Warning about HD passenger bottle holder
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 809
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From: WA
Did you read my post above? The Hydro Flask bottle after 9 hours of 90+ riding I still had ice in the bottle. Agreed, the bottle that comes with it is worthless but the Hydro Flask bottles fit perfectly and they work great. You can get them on Amazon for like $25 for a 21oz.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,832
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From: Rockland County, NY
Mine are tight and a bit tough to snap but once snapped they're great. You do need a good insulated bottle to keep things cold. I keep the Harley bottle in there to keep the shape but switch it out for a Hydroflask when needed.
Either your bike has aftermarket bars or the parts were sewn wrong or you just need to warm them with a heat gun and stretch the heck out of them until they snap.
Either your bike has aftermarket bars or the parts were sewn wrong or you just need to warm them with a heat gun and stretch the heck out of them until they snap.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: OH
https://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Vacuu...ywords=Thermos
That's what i use. Push the button and it pops open. Shut it with your chin back in the holder in a flash while cruising down the road.
That's what i use. Push the button and it pops open. Shut it with your chin back in the holder in a flash while cruising down the road.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,703
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From: SE Michigan
There are 21oz and 24oz standard mouth. Those are the ones that fit. I have the 21oz but I will get a 24 before our next big trip.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...A38PQKE9DVJ09S
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...A38PQKE9DVJ09S
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 54
Likes: 13
From: Cincinnati
I just bought a set of them and they fit on my 2016 FLTRU. They had different snap positions so that they fit a variety of bikes. I got mine to fit and I thought they were great on our trip to NY. First thing you have to do is replace the water bottle with a Hydro Flask bottle. Still had ice in it after 9 hours of riding in 90+ temps.
Which snap positions did you use?
Thanks!
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 679
Likes: 590
From: Surrey B.C.
I have had mine for 8 years on 2 bikes 2010 and 2013 ultra ltd. As said they are difficult to put on but they will go on.
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
My guess is you bought the metric Harley guard drink holder by mistake.. You have to get the domestic ones.
Last edited by checkers; Mar 18, 2017 at 02:43 PM.
Hello everyone,
Thought I would post a warning to everyone about a fitment issue. I was shopping for a passenger cup holder for the wife this past weekend at one of the local dealers. Picked out the one that is fake leather has a storage pouch and holds an "official Harley Davidson" water bottle that snaps on to the front of the saddlebag guards. This part is advertised as fitting all saddlebag guards for 93 and up touring models. This part does not fit my 2012 ultra saddle bag guards. I brought it back in and the salesperson looked at me like I was crazy so I said ok you put it on then my bike is right outside. He couldn't get it to fit either he couldn't believe the parts catalogue was wrong. So if you are looking for a passenger drink holder don't leave the lot until you see if it fits especially if it is on of the fancy fake leather ones from Harley Davidson.
Thought I would post a warning to everyone about a fitment issue. I was shopping for a passenger cup holder for the wife this past weekend at one of the local dealers. Picked out the one that is fake leather has a storage pouch and holds an "official Harley Davidson" water bottle that snaps on to the front of the saddlebag guards. This part is advertised as fitting all saddlebag guards for 93 and up touring models. This part does not fit my 2012 ultra saddle bag guards. I brought it back in and the salesperson looked at me like I was crazy so I said ok you put it on then my bike is right outside. He couldn't get it to fit either he couldn't believe the parts catalogue was wrong. So if you are looking for a passenger drink holder don't leave the lot until you see if it fits especially if it is on of the fancy fake leather ones from Harley Davidson.