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Hey guys and gals,
I just purchased a 2013 RKC and it came with a the HD passenger backrest. Well when I went to put it on for the first time, I noticed that one of the latches will not spin/rotate. It feels seized in place. I removed the screw and it wouldn't budge. I use all my might to spin it and was unsuccessful.
Has anybody experienced this before? Any ides how to break it loose?
Picture one is of the seized latch. Picture two is the working latch.
you don't mention it, but one side has a small barrel key to push in and turn to unlock it. You have that key right? I'm at least assuming its s locksble detachable back rest.
With the screw removed there's really nothing for it to seize to. A good rap with a rubber mallet or hammer with a cloth around the head should bust it free. Spraying with some wd40 or freeze off wouldn't hurt either.
something doesn't look right to begin with, possibly too narrow? im betting that's an ebay backrest and you may need to spread the mounting points a little bit as it looks like the side that isn't spinning is hitting the docking point..
the latches should spin free and if that one wont budge once the screw is removed hit it with a rubber mallet as mentioned above to get it to pop free..
something doesn't look right to begin with, possibly too narrow? im betting that's an ebay backrest and you may need to spread the mounting points a little bit as it looks like the side that isn't spinning is hitting the docking point..
the latches should spin free and if that one wont budge once the screw is removed hit it with a rubber mallet as mentioned above to get it to pop free..
Exactly....The mount isn't centered over the docking point, it will never close that way. The backrest mounting points need to to spread outward if possible.....
So per suggestions I took a rubber mallet to the latch and I was able to break it loose. Once broken loose, it spins like the other latch.
So I tested it out, It latches on correctly, just like the good side. However, when I rotate it to release it from the docking point, it get's pinched and won't budge. I am able to clear the docking point and with a good smack I can get the backrest to lean forward and be removed. But at this point I can't move the latch again. I have to hit it with a hammer. I did this multiple times, tried loosening the bolt while on the bike, etc and every time, when I press the spring in to rotate the latch to unhinge from the docking point, it gets pinched and stuck there.
You guys mention an non-HD backrest. If there a way to know if it is HD or not?
Any ideas on how to cause it to Not pinch every time I disengage it?
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