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Also what's the nicest detachable sissy bar thats gloss black/fits perfect so it doesnt ruin my venom paint?
I agree. Pay once cry once. You want things to fit perfect then I’d go with the original. Pretty much everything is suppose to fit the original perfect. That worth the extra $50?
the docking kit goes where the long rubber plugs are the shock/fender/saddle bag mount on a new road king correct? My 01 king classic had a fixed low profile sissy bar....but that was before my wife's time and when we meant she wanted NOTHING to do with bikes
the two bolts highlit are where the docking kit mounts. take those 2 bolts out, and you can remove the special plug that hd has and install the docking kit. when you're done, remove those 4 bolts, put the covers back in, and snug up the bolts again until next time.
with the docking hardware on, you have 6 mounting points (3 per side). the shock mount, the front mount of the kit, and the rear mount of the kit. depending on what you are attaching, and whether it is for solo or two up, would determine which mounting points you use.
I have a HD sissy bar, HD backrest pad and the HD Stealth luggage rack in gloss black available if you are interested. All are in like new condition or I wouldn't sell it. We just purchased a tour pack so it's not needed.
as far as the docking hardware goes, it's only attached to the bike by 4 bolts. if you think it is that hideous to have on full time, remove those 4 bolts and take it off. only takes a couple of minutes. that's what i do with mine. i use it for my tourpack, but when i'm not using the tourpack, the docking kit sits in the bottom of the toolbox drawer that i have for that kind of stuff.
like lp, i have the chinese docking hardware, and have replaced the bushings with the genuine hd bushings and it works pretty good.
The instructions for HD's docking hardware calls for red loctite on those four bolts. If it was my wife on the back, I wouldn't skip that step. Loctite is saying localized heat of approximately 480 degrees fahrenheit is required for disassembly, so it would likely take longer than a couple of minutes to remove the hardware.
The instructions for HD's docking hardware calls for red loctite on those four bolts. If it was my wife on the back, I wouldn't skip that step. Loctite is saying localized heat of approximately 480 degrees fahrenheit is required for disassembly, so it would likely take longer than a couple of minutes to remove the hardware.
Red only because it's supposed to be a permanent mount; however, and it's just my opinion, Blue is completely fine.
Whats funny is that HD doesn't even call for thread locker on footboards, handlebars or the seat and those are pretty important.
Plus there are four bolts doing the job and you'd know any one of them were loose as soon as you put your back against it.
I doubt anyone is going to fall off the bike because you didn't use Red. To each their own though. Just sayin.
I have the HD set up on my Road King, and quite honestly, I don't believe it is hideous at all. In fact, it looks awesome.
I realize that looks are in the eye of the beholder, however, and would never knock anyone else's choice.
The HD system is a quick disconnect. I do have to tap the disconnects with a rubber hammer to get it free though. It is a firm fit. This isn't a problem for normal maintenance. I also have the driver backrest that snaps in under the passenger grab strap. My wife love this system.
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