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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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I need to&nbsp\\;unbolt the taillight brackets to get to remove the sissy bar brackets the previous owner installed.&nbsp\\;There appears to be a bolt facing the rear tire that needs to be loosened on the taillight bracket.&nbsp\\; I suspect I need to unbolt the shocks and jack the bike up to get clearance to loosen the inside taillight bolt....am I on the right track?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Should't have to pull the tail light to remove the brackets. What year bike?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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It's a 99.&nbsp\\; I removed the bolt foward of the light bracket but it's still pretty firm on the fender. &nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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Are you by chance refering to the rear turn signals rather than the tail light?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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yes, I meant the rear turn signals....I haven't slept (or got to ride) since&nbsp\\;my son was born a few days ago!!&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Congrats on the boy!
 
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