I survived my install of the quick detach kit for my sissy bar. Thanks HD for all the extra parts and the most confusing directions possible. Dealer told me 3 to 4 hours at $75 per. I got it done in about 4.
3 hrs 55 minutes for the first side and 5 minutes for the second. Who knew that the secret was that you had to get thoroughly pissed before it would go on. Once you are pissed beyond your senses, this kit just falls together.

Do I get a patch or anything? This seems like some rite of passage

I heard HD was going toput them on at the factory. But the Union threatened to strike, so they opted to leave it as an after purchase accessory.

 

PATCH

 

Does this mean you are as good as a dealer tech now? Just kidding

 

PATCH

 

After I got done with my 4 hour install of cussing, throwing crap around and beating the stuff together with hammers, I laid on the garage floor, curled up into the fetal position and cryed like I had just been man-raped.

SO yeah... I got the patch.

Freaking thing... still pisses me off just thinking of it. I need a beer.

lp

 

Harleys....You gotta love em

 

Now that they're on, how hard is it suppose to be to take off the back rest? Mine comes off, but it takes a bit of a tussle. Thought it would be easier.

 

Is there an elite member's patch if you break the 3 1/2hour mark? I think my install was so lightening fast because I just looked at the pictures.....simple jobs made extremely difficult, courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company.

-Nick

 

I agree. I have had to work from U.S. Tech Manuals, Boeing Structureal Repair Manuals. Blue prints of all types. But the instruction Sheets included with Harley parts make wonder.......Who in the hell is writeing these things and why are they so comfusing.

 

The techs who want you to bring it to the dealer crying in fear....