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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Trying to install the hardbags on my FLHRC, moved the brackets,&nbsp\\;no dice.&nbsp\\; what is the key to this?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Loosen the brackets, you'll have to play with them a bit, but it'll work. Don't force it, you'll bend the pins. Be patient, it'll work......That's what I learned from doing my '04 FLHRS a month ago.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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I've had the pins almost off! [:@][:@]&nbsp\\; this is crazy.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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you need to loosen the brackets and turn them with your hand til alignment happens then tighten them in place. play with it a little until you get it right.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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There is spacer I think on the back brackets that is only used with the leather bags .It has to be removed for the hard bags , have you done that?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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I did not know that about the spacer, I will remover today and see alignment, no wonder I had such a hard time getting them on.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Wow!&nbsp\\; Hope that's it!!!
 
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