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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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That really hurts, unbelievable.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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I thought about putting one in about the same place but was worried it might block airflow to the motor. Guess I got another reason not to install one. Thanks for the info
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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"OUCH" is right!!!!!!!!!! Dam its amazing you dint hear anything....Thanks for heads up!!!! Cant believe that much damage.. R.W.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Thanks for the heads up. Yes it does suck, but like you said you can easily repair it.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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I made the same mistake years ago on my Sporty. All it did was scrape the paint on the fender though. I was able to buff it out.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Thanks for the heads up, I just ran out to look at mine. No damage yet, but its coming off today, don't want to risk it.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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I'm surprised you didn't hear the "thump" and then the tire rubbing. Glad you can fix it yourself.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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a friend did almost the same thing, your not alone
 
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Originally Posted by JustDennis
In rolled toolkit in bottom of left saddlebag
+1. Love them saddlebags
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JustDennis
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Same here.
 
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