Stripping down an Ultra
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From: The Desert SouthWest
RE: Stripping down an Ultra
"I've learned that I have to remove the TPvery soon once the trip is over--if I leave it on the bike I get too used to its convenience--so I make it a point to remove it promptly after the trip."
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Amen to that! Very true... that tourpack can become very addicting indeed. So I take it off right away too so as to avoid becoming accustomed to being able to bring home a full sheet of plywood, etc.
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Amen to that! Very true... that tourpack can become very addicting indeed. So I take it off right away too so as to avoid becoming accustomed to being able to bring home a full sheet of plywood, etc.
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RE: Stripping down an Ultra
I have an ultra also that I will be installing the detachable tour packmount and I would also like to remove the front fender trim. Can anyone tell me if I will need to remove the front wheel in order to remove this trim and the bumper. Also if I pull the side bag rails off what options do I have, replace the bag gaurds with new ones with no holes or can I just go without any?
Thanks for your help.
Steve
Thanks for your help.
Steve
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RE: Stripping down an Ultra
srawden- I took the front bumper off mine and all you have to do it use a long flat blade screwdriver and bend the metal tabs back from the bolts. Take out the bolts, remove the bumper and put the fender bolts back in. It isn't an easy task, but easier than removing the front wheel. Just take your time and if you can get an extra pair of hands it helps.
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RE: Stripping down an Ultra
ORIGINAL: srawden
I have an ultra also that I will be installing the detachable tour packmount and I would also like to remove the front fender trim. Can anyone tell me if I will need to remove the front wheel in order to remove this trim and the bumper. Also if I pull the side bag rails off what options do I have, replace the bag gaurds with new ones with no holes or can I just go without any?
Thanks for your help.
Steve
I have an ultra also that I will be installing the detachable tour packmount and I would also like to remove the front fender trim. Can anyone tell me if I will need to remove the front wheel in order to remove this trim and the bumper. Also if I pull the side bag rails off what options do I have, replace the bag gaurds with new ones with no holes or can I just go without any?
Thanks for your help.
Steve
You will need to remove the front wheel to remove the front bumper probably. I've not taken mine off, it was off when I bought the bike , but it seems to me that it would be really tight working in there with the wheel on.
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From: Ontario, Canada
RE: Stripping down an Ultra
ORIGINAL: slush
srawden- I took the front bumper off mine and all you have to do it use a long flat blade screwdriver and bend the metal tabs back from the bolts. Take out the bolts, remove the bumper and put the fender bolts back in. It isn't an easy task, but easier than removing the front wheel. Just take your time and if you can get an extra pair of hands it helps.
srawden- I took the front bumper off mine and all you have to do it use a long flat blade screwdriver and bend the metal tabs back from the bolts. Take out the bolts, remove the bumper and put the fender bolts back in. It isn't an easy task, but easier than removing the front wheel. Just take your time and if you can get an extra pair of hands it helps.
That said, lots of times there is more than one right way.
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RE: Stripping down an Ultra
Thanks guys for your help. Wally I would like my front fender to look like yours thats in your picture. Just want to get rid of the chrome rail around it.
Steve
Steve
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From: Newnan, GA
RE: Stripping down an Ultra
That's what I did to my 07. Removed some some things and added others. Takes about 45 min to go back to a full dresser when needed.
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RE: Stripping down an Ultra
ORIGINAL: srawden
Also if I pull the side bag rails off what options do I have, replace the bag gaurds with new ones with no holes or can I just go without any?
Thanks for your help.
Steve
Also if I pull the side bag rails off what options do I have, replace the bag gaurds with new ones with no holes or can I just go without any?
Thanks for your help.
Steve