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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 08:26 AM
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Anyone ever installed one of these? How big a job is it and how long should it take? I'm picking one of these up today and will try to get it on the bike this weekend.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...01-5259609a--1

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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 08:46 AM
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Very straight forward install, shouldn't take more than a half hour
 
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 08:47 AM
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Not a problem easy mod and really helps with rider comfort on a long ride. If you can follow simple instructions it's a breeze!

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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 08:48 AM
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yep 30-45 minutes if you know your way around tools AND READ DIRECTIONS!!!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 11:48 AM
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yep 30-45 minutes if you know your way around tools AND READ DIRECTIONS!!!
Im no master mechanic but I can turn a wrench when I need to. Now as for following directions... LOL
 
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Here is an article with some pictures which might clear up some of the installation questions.

http://www.baggersmag.com/motorcycle...rider-backrest
 
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 05:43 PM
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Pretty easy to install got one on my ultra and love it. I ride solo a lot and it's great. Not as nice as having a nice comfortable passenger but not far off. Lol
 
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When I took mine off my road king to put on my new bike I noticed the cable had wore the paint off the rear fender pretty good. So when I installed it on the new bike I took some of that thick double sided tape and stuck it on the fender where the cable will rub it to protect the fender. Not a big deal since i'm not going to put a solo seat on my bike. Just thought I would throw that out there.
 
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When I took mine off my road king to put on my new bike I noticed the cable had wore the paint off the rear fender pretty good. So when I installed it on the new bike I took some of that thick double sided tape and stuck it on the fender where the cable will rub it to protect the fender. Not a big deal since i'm not going to put a solo seat on my bike. Just thought I would throw that out there.
Good to know, I probably would not have thought of that until it was too late. Thanks.
 
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Originally Posted by LQQK_OUT
Here is an article with some pictures which might clear up some of the installation questions.

http://www.baggersmag.com/motorcycle...rider-backrest
Great article. Pictures make it so much easier. Thanks!
 
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