4pt docking hardware, can I do it?

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Mar 17, 2009 | 09:23 AM

DPete

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4pt docking hardware, can I do it?

I'm not helpless but I want it to work right, has anybody had luck doing it themselves? To fit backrest for now.

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:28 AM

09StreetGlider

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This is about the easiest thing you can do to your bike.

09's are not anywhere near as painful as prior years...

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:30 AM

Peppa1

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I have heard that the 09 docking hardware installation is a piece of cake compared to earlier versions.

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:33 AM

Volfan615

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Very easy! About a 10 min job on an 09. I used blue locktite instead of red that is in the instructions just incase I decide to ever remove it.

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:34 AM

keltonkrew

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I had the dealer throw mine in with the deal so I didn't have to mount it, but looking at it it does look simple to install. works great with the pass backrest and luggage rack.

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:34 AM

78fxs78

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Harley gives some vague instructions with the kits but it isn't too hard. The thing that helps the most is having the right tools, if you plan to do stuff you should invest in some good tools, then add as you go. I change out my tour pack when I'm going on long trips.

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:36 AM

scubaharley

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I did mine on my 05 rk and helped a buddy with his 01 rk it took about an hour each, the wost part was they gave us parts for it seemed 12 different bikes but we figured it out. Good luck