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Just curious - can't find anything on this searching - cleaning my real wheels today (by the way - those 'Magic Erasers' aren't so magic) - and removed the bags - found three sets of threads on each strut/ right & left - just wondering what they are for??
I have a feelin' this is gonna be one of those Home Simpson moments (Doh!!)
My detachable passenger backrest doesn't use any of those three. Maybe permanent mount racks or something? Maybe mounts for ? on other touring models?
Your question leads to another- what is the rectangular hole above the top bolt holethere for? (05RKC)
Gotta agree, Magic Eraser only a little magic.
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