Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

missing piece

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:04 PM
  #1  
sgl0226's Avatar
sgl0226
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 13
From: Cincinnati, OH
Default missing piece

Just got a new touring bike (first one) and when I took off the right rear saddlebag, it almost looked like there was a piece missing from the top of the brake. Two u-shaped metal prongs were visible. Is there supposed to be a cover over these or is this normal?
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:18 PM
  #2  
troutbum1971's Avatar
troutbum1971
Banned
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 453
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: missing piece

take off the FRONT right saddle bag and see if it's there?
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:19 PM
  #3  
sgl0226's Avatar
sgl0226
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 13
From: Cincinnati, OH
Default RE: missing piece

You got me on that one!
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:22 PM
  #4  
sgl0226's Avatar
sgl0226
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 13
From: Cincinnati, OH
Default RE: missing piece

Here's a pic.

[IMG]local://upfiles/44297/C891BBFAD5B847BD82B9C37DC3CA6A23.jpg[/IMG]
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:37 PM
  #5  
mkusky's Avatar
mkusky
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
From: pottsville pa
Default RE: missing piece

looks normal to me but i don't have a new design. those metal prongs are probably anti rattle clips
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:40 PM
  #6  
sgl0226's Avatar
sgl0226
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 13
From: Cincinnati, OH
Default RE: missing piece

Thanks. I know nothing about the mechanics of these things and it just looked a little strange so I thought I'd ask. Using this forum saves a lot of trips to the dealership.
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:30 PM
  #7  
jcbpa's Avatar
jcbpa
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,750
Likes: 2
From: Bucks County PA
Default RE: missing piece

No cover on them. Mine is the same. It rattled me the first time I looked at them too, except, one of my clips was about to fall out!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chadillac55
Touring Models
22
Mar 20, 2012 10:35 AM
Motorbones
General Harley Davidson Chat
14
Jan 23, 2012 08:59 PM
darrinfish
Touring Models
14
May 22, 2010 07:06 PM
prestaino
Touring Models
2
Jul 24, 2008 03:27 PM
sharknu
Touring Models
6
Feb 8, 2008 08:22 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:08 PM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE