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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Noob Q - After seeing some others with a clean back end, I am convinced that's the next mod to my 03 RK Classic. While I have searched, I haven't found definitive instructions on removing it - seen many talking about hacking it off with a saw...so, is there a way I can just unbolt it? If so, any issues with the bags? Thanks.

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Noob Q - After seeing some others with a clean back end, I am convinced that's the next mod to my 03 RK Classic. While I have searched, I haven't found definitive instructions on removing it - seen many talking about hacking it off with a saw...so, is there a way I can just unbolt it? If so, any issues with the bags? Thanks.

Nick
I bought a set of brackets and bullet ends that allowed me to unbolt it instead of cut it.

I think I got mine here...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...Q5fAccessories
 
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Just hack it....very easy to do and you'll love the look. Just remember...measure twice cut once!
 
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Do NOT cut..Thats tacky on a 20,000 grand bike..There are multiple companys out there that make brkt kits that bolt on. I got mine from J & P cycles, with lights in the end...
 
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Nick, do yourself a favor and buy the Service Manual for your bike. Removing that bar (support tube in Harley-speak) is very easy (two bolt on each chrome cover; then two bolts on each side of the bar/support tube).
 
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Nick, do yourself a favor and buy the Service Manual for your bike. Removing that bar (support tube in Harley-speak) is very easy (two bolt on each chrome cover; then two bolts on each side of the bar/support tube).
+1...Very easy to remove and lots of options out there to dress it up. Found my grab bar eliminators on here. Good luck
 
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I pulled my grab bar off and cut it...then put the brackets back on...those kits are like $70 not worth it...im my opinion
 
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I cut mine with a hack saw, it's not that big of a deal. TACKY... ? NOT as far as I'm concerned. Here's a pic-

 
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I cut mine off, I didn't find anything tacky about it, it worked perfect.
 
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