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Old May 26, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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2008 Street Glide....I consider myself above average in the mechanically inclined category but I can't seem to figure these damn things out. Anyone else have a problem with their 2008 touring model installing these? No mater how I position either side they just won't fit correctly. Can't even come close with the double sided tape meeting the frame. Either I have the wrong ones (they are marked 2008 touring) or I'm dumber then I think I am......(I know, I left the door open with that one).
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Give RJ a call, or send him an email. He'll walk you through.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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i had the same problem, you need to raise the back of the ags tank up about 11/64ths and it should then fit with no problem and your seat will go back on
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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My mechanic had the same experience....
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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If you can't figure it out, just glue them to the inside of your pant legs. Works the same.

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Old May 26, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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i had the same problem, you need to raise the back of the ags tank up about 11/64ths and it should then fit with no problem and your seat will go back on
Did that to no avail.....
 
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If you can't figure it out, just glue them to the inside of your pant legs. Works the same.
That worked great until I changed my pants and couldn't unglue the Fried Thighs..............
 
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ORIGINAL: bluffalobob

Give RJ a call, or send him an email. He'll walk you through.
Was trying not to bother them as I'm sure they get many calls. Always try to figure it out before contacting the manufacture.

BTW...how do you guys do multiple quotes in one response????
 
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I had the same problem.
Me and the HD mechanic couldn't get mine to fit and yes we rasied the tank.
I gave up.
 
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