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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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does anyone get chaffing under your seat on the rear fender from the seat
riding against it ? didn't harley used to put protective plastic or somthing
on the fender at one time? wonder if you put some felt or somthing on there
it would help. just curious
 
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You can still get protective tape for that at your dealer.
 
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yes and you will get"chaffing" on your gas tank unless you get rid of that harley seat and get a aftermarket one
 
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I hate chaffing, and its always worse when its cold!
 
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I've owned 3 Harleys and they all came with clear a sticky sheet on the fender, under the seat. 3M makes it and its sold at auto parts stores (cut & fit)
 
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