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Mar 17, 2009 | 08:05 PM

the kid01

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laydown plate mount question

do you have to remove the tire to install a laydown plate mount . thanks

Mar 17, 2009 | 08:08 PM

deadhead111469

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I didn't...just jacked up the rear a litle and stuck my arm up in the fender with a box end wrench.

Mar 17, 2009 | 08:29 PM

scotty-j

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i just squeezed my hand up there...one thing i did do is stop at the hardware store and picked up some stainless washers and nylok nuts, and longer allen bolts, the ones in the kit were too short to use the nylok nuts.

Mar 18, 2009 | 02:50 PM

stewy1200c

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Nope, I didn't just snuck my hand in between tire and fender... tight fit but can be done.

Mar 18, 2009 | 02:52 PM

PAsportster

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Easy job , no jacking the bike up , like others said just put your arm in there , snug fit...I just put mine on..

Mar 18, 2009 | 05:03 PM

the kid01

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i looked at the drag specialties one it seemed heavy or are they all built like that. thanks

Mar 18, 2009 | 06:34 PM

HOTLAP

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Unless it's the fancy frame you want just remove yours, take out the support bracket, bend the mounting tab down and reinstall, presto...a lay down plate at no cost.