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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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I have the RK police edition bike and removed the air ride solo seat and all assoc. hardware.&nbsp\\; I purchased the HD Sundowner seat (part #51542-01B)..&nbsp\\; In the catalog it states that "includes all necessary mounting hardware.&nbsp\\; All that arrived in the box with the seat was a seat strap?????????&nbsp\\; How do I mount the seat to the rear fender?&nbsp\\; I didn't find any mounting hdw. in the box??????????? &nbsp\\; Thanks in advance.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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it will either mount to the 2 bolts sticking out oif the rear fender or the single screw in the center of rear fender
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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It doesn't line up with the 2 bolts sticking through the fender, it must have to secure to the hole in the rear of the fender.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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many seats use the tab in the front of the tank and a single screw to secure the seat. hope it helps
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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contact me if the cop seat is in great shape and you're interested in selling it. i have an 08 streetglide, and if yours is an 08 also, then i'm sure i could make it work on my sg. you may end up having to look at another same year bike as yours, and use what they call well nuts, a brass nut captured in a top hat looking rubber bushing and drill the fender of your rk to match the new seat, get an exact measurement from your buddys bike of the same year, and use tin foil or something to establish a perfect pattern, is all i can suggest. the well nuts you can get at lowes or h.depot, or maybe harley has a part that is right for your application, hope this helps.
 
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