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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 07:19 AM
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Default 12 Road Glide 4 point docking not fitting

Anyone out there who have issues mounting a 4 up docking brackets.
I bought an aftermarket set for my 2012 RG.
the brackets will hit the fender before the posts on the inside of the bracket is in the proper position. I removed a 2 up set that are narrower and don’t have that issue.
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 07:41 AM
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 08:43 AM
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I'm assuming they're not made for a 2012, or you're trying to install a bracket on the wrong side.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 08:52 AM
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You probably won't like my answer, but I would return it and get the HD branded one made for your model and year.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lowbar
You probably won't like my answer, but I would return it and get the HD branded one made for your model and year.
disagree, its extremely likely that the same manufacturer in China made the HD branded and the unbranded one. I bought an unbranded one 5 years ago from Ebay and have no issues at all. Well made, fit perfectly and very nice chrome still.

Like others have said make sure the brackets are on the correct side.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lowbar
You probably won't like my answer, but I would return it and get the HD branded one made for your model and year.
This! The after market **** when it comes to docking hardware sucks IMHO and experiance.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 09:47 AM
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Can't follow your description of the problem @Aod , and agree that pictures would help us to understand.

If it's grossly off with regards to width, seems it might be for something other than your bike.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Sethc1020
disagree, its extremely likely that the same manufacturer in China made the HD branded and the unbranded one. I bought an unbranded one 5 years ago from Ebay and have no issues at all. Well made, fit perfectly and very nice chrome still.

Like others have said make sure the brackets are on the correct side.
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This! The after market **** when it comes to docking hardware sucks IMHO and experiance.

I've had good luck with the HogWorks docking kit.
 
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Can you give us more detail specifics regarding your kit? Maybe some pictures?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 10:08 AM
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Pics would help but this is your first post, so not sure if you can post a pic yet.

For comparison, below is a pic of the clutch side of the 4-point docking on my '13 King with the seat in the lower left corner. There should be about a 1/4" gap between the fender and bracket.


 
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