Backrest install on Ultra - help please

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Jun 13, 2009 | 07:24 PM

backdoc_rider

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Backrest install on Ultra - help please

I bought a drivers back rest today but when I went to install it my bike didn't match the directions. This bike only had 2400 miles when I bought it, but the previous owner did some really stupid things. Anyway, I wonder if some of the stock hardware under the seat is missing.

I have two holes in the fender where it looks like maybe there was supposed to be a plate underneath. My holes are just in the sheet metal with nothing underneath. The backrest bracket instructions say to put it onto the bolts that are coming up, but there is nothing but sheet metal and two holes.

Can anyone tell me what part is supposed to be there? Anyone have a parts manual that might show what part I need? I have the service manual, but there isn't much for rear fender and no diagram.

Thanks!

Jun 13, 2009 | 07:27 PM

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Pics would make it a bit easier. I know what you are saying but it sounds like you need to get the mounting points for the backrest.

Jun 13, 2009 | 07:29 PM

dawg

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The older bikes didn't have that plate installed and you probably have to install it. And it can be a biotch to install it also.

Jun 13, 2009 | 07:33 PM

dawg

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59174-99 is the part you need, called a stud plate for a whopping $3.95. The following NC dealers show as having one:

New River Harley-Davidson Jacksonville P-(910) 346-9997
F-(910) 347-9918
Beach House Harley-Davidson Shallotte P-(910) 575-9997
F-(910) 754-5271
Smokin' Harley-Davidson Winston Salem P-(336) 722-3106
F-(336) 725-9386
Davis' Harley-Davidson Burlington P-336-227-1261
F-336-227-2321
Carolina Harley-Davidson, Inc. Gastonia P-704-867-2855
F-704-853-2947
Shelton's Harley-Davidson, Inc. Goldsboro P-(919) 731-2776
F-(919) 735-1889
Ray Price Harley-Davidson, Inc. Raleigh P-919-832-2261
F-919-833-6846
Collier Harley-Davidson Roanoke Rapids P-252-537-6493
F-(252) 537-1819
Curly's Harley-Davidson, Inc. Winston-Salem P-336-722-3106
F-(336) 725-9386
Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson Wilmington P-910-791-9997
F-910-791-0352
Crossroads Harley-Davidson, Inc. Wilkesboro P-336-667-1003
F-(336) 667-8279

Jun 13, 2009 | 08:58 PM

backdoc_rider

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Originally Posted by dawg

Holy crap! Thank you for the detailed info. I don't know where you come up with that but thank you so much. Sheltons is close, but I think the goldsboro location is closed tomorrow. I'll go by the smithfield location and maybe they can get it to me from the other shop in a few days.

Thanks again!

Jun 13, 2009 | 09:18 PM

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Congrats, you just met the Dawg!! Always there to help us!

Jun 13, 2009 | 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by backdoc_rider

That was where the passenger grab handles were installed, they no longer are standard equipment on the '09s, have got to purchase them seperately now. But it seems the last person to own that bike took them off.