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Old Aug 13, 2020 | 01:28 AM
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What are these for they’ve got a hole drilled in them. I’m guessing for a Carter pin.
 
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Brackets for saddle bag guards.
 
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They are called lightening holes, to reduce weight.
 
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Originally Posted by Cleidus

What are these for they’ve got a hole drilled in them. I’m guessing for a Carter pin.
Man, I am not sure, got a better pic of the whole assembly? Not sure if that is for a COTTER pin, or a screw and a nut. Guys bolt a ton of **** on some of their Harleys
 
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More photos would help.
 
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Flag mount ???
 
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Flag mount ???
That's what I'm thinking , a flag mount the previous owner (PO) built. If you recently bought on private sales ask the PO if that's what it is. Tubes slide in and are bolted/pinned for quick install/removal.
 
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