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I'm installing the Saddle Bag Guard kit on my 21 street glide standard. How do you move (or remove) this flared piece of plastic to install the long 2" bolt? I'm scared I'll simply break the plastic. I've removed the 6 nuts (3 from each side) so it wiggles, but not enough get this nut in! BTW: The HD instructions don't mention anything about this obstacle.
Thanks for any advise!
Last edited by Parrothead1809; May 9, 2022 at 04:51 PM.
There are three nuts holding that piece of fairing on, loosen them and pull it back far enough to get that outside bolt in.
It works, won't break, pull on it and wiggle that 3" bolt or whatever is, into the hole. I'm not even sure there's not a reason to install that bolt the other way.
Thanks guys, that's what I ended up doing. I don't know why they make a specific statement about installing them back-to-front for my bike. Strange. My first real hands-on mod (seemed simple enough).
I always try to install bolts so the head faces the direction of travel. We did that on components we made for jet engines. The thought process is the bolt will stay in place if the nut falls off and should not create a major incident. I ran my bolts from front to back and nut on the backside "against" the filler.
The HD instructions were perfect for my 2020 Ultra Limited since it does not have that flared piece like your Street Glide. Glad to hear you were able to install them backwards.
I spoke too soon. The clutch side (side with the antenna) is even tighter. Anyone with a shop manual have instructions on removing that piece that holds the triple-light lenses?
This was supposed to be an EASY job for a first-timer!!!
Grrrrr.
TIA,
Each side has 2 bolts in that location, and they are 2 different sizes. Those bolts don't care what direction they face in spite of what the directions say. Put them in from the front side. You shouldn't need to remove anything.
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Question Installing saddlebag guards
