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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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I have been browsing 'harley ****' , the 2010 accessorie catalogue for detachable pillions. My preferred option would be the dyna version which attaches to a rear rack. I realise that the dyna rack would not fit my sporty (883 iron) but has anybody tried the pillion on a sporty rack?
It would tick all my boxes if it would!
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Everything is detachable, just a matter of how much time you want to spend.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Time is not a problem, finance more limited.
I would like a rack for solo riding, but need pillion capabilities so if I could achieve the dyna rack/seat option -ideal! Unfortunately I would need to order the parts before knowing they would/could fit- might be costly...
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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I don't think there is a rack/pillion combo available. However you can get a passenger pillion and a rack that attatches behind the pillion. HD has ones that attach to the sissy bar uprights or ones that attach to the fender and fender struts for "chopped fenders".
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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I have seen someone on here or @xlforum who beefed up the detachable rack and added a pillion. I'll try searching for the link
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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The detachable rack is rated at 10 pounds...not sure I'd be putting a person on there, ever. It is supported by bolts at the rear fender rails and I cannot imagine those supporting a person. Get the quick release rack if you want one, or/and a pillion pad if you want one of those.
 
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