Ok spent an hour last night searching for info to remove drivers back rest on 2007 ultra everybody said squeeze the 2 bars together yea right first I'm 6 3 with large hands can't get them down far enough to grab the rods then I saw a post that said he used a pair of large slip joint pliers wow how easy was that pull the cover up tha covers the rods push the pliers in. It's a tight fit but bingo it released I guess this back rest had never been removed so it was real tight like dicks hatband on a wedding night I guess it's good to have different views on how some get the job done hope this helps the biggins
Posted in the M8 thread as well, but I think it belongs here as well.
I know we ride expensive bikes and spend tons of money on mods and upgrades, but who doesn't want to save a little coin now and again? One thing I didn't like about my new SGS is the oil cooler not having much protection. I'm sure Harley would say "oh well we put it behind the fender". Clearly the agree a it could use more, and will gladly sell you a protection cover kit. So I decided to do my own.
Materials used - Metal mesh sheet (gutter guard), Gorilla Glue, Tin Snips, Whatever other tools you decide you need.
I took the metal mesh and cut it to size. Then bent it to the shape I wanted. Once it was in shape I glued it to the existing plastic piece on the cooler. I would suggest using a good 2-part epoxy over the gorilla glue. Painted the screen and black and good to go.
Certainly it's not perfect, but the few flaws are only noticeable up close and personal. Spent 5 euro on the metal, and had to buy the tin snips for 8 euro.
Cut your screen of choice exactly 8 inches by 4.75 inches, then it fits perfectly between top/bottom and the sides of the cover. Just hold it in there and push the cover back into the grommets on the bottom and the plastic tabs on top. No need to glue it, rivet it or anything else. It sits perfect on the tabs on top and bottom and the sides are held in place by the supports in the cover. stays in place perfectly and does not move, as long as you cut it exactly 8in by 4.75 inch.
Last edited by Firebolter; 04-23-2017 at 12:07 PM.
Ok spent an hour last night searching for info to remove drivers back rest on 2007 ultra everybody said squeeze the 2 bars together yea right first I'm 6 3 with large hands can't get them down far enough to grab the rods then I saw a post that said he used a pair of large slip joint pliers wow how easy was that pull the cover up tha covers the rods push the pliers in. It's a tight fit but bingo it released I guess this back rest had never been removed so it was real tight like dicks hatband on a wedding night I guess it's good to have different views on how some get the job done hope this helps the biggins
My used 2011 RK came with a riders backrest. I was able to remove the rear seat bolt and lift the seat up enough to reach my hand under seat to the base of the backrest and do the squeeze to release.
dude joins the forum in 2013 and posts his first post now?? whatever
Yes, you need to have the pcm remapped or tuned for lack of a better term....just throwing a bigger throttle body on will do one thing.......send too much air into a ''restricted'' fuel injected system. the remapping compensates for the added air flow and in turn produces more porformance...and shittier mpg's...btw..
I don't know if this is the right place for this but sometimes I want to learn the bike over to the right a little too clean or wax and don't want to mess with the jack. I use one of those big rubber wheel chocks that the big rigs use. Just slide it under and lean it over, real convenient and quick and because it's rubber and ridged it seems secure. Been doing it for years.
I don't know if this is the right place for this but sometimes I want to learn the bike over to the right a little too clean or wax and don't want to mess with the jack. I use one of those big rubber wheel chocks that the big rigs use. Just slide it under and lean it over, real convenient and quick and because it's rubber and ridged it seems secure. Been doing it for years.
Yup, this falls under ''tricks too save $$'' clause, Good post!
Wanted to fill in the gap between my bags and my frame, I also wanted to add some visibility at the same time. I got some angle aluminium from Home depot. Some LED's online that look like bolts. I cut and drilled and polished the aluminium wired the leds to the running lights and here you go!
How difficult is it to replace the rear shocks on my 99 rk? The previous owner lowered it and removed the adjustable ones, which is fine solo but 2 up it bottoms out a lot. I just paid the ship for replacing a throw out bearing, transmission rod and trans rebuild and am not anxious to have that conversation with my wife so soon.
04-22-2017, 03:49 PM
