HD Adjustable Backrest Install
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HD Adjustable Backrest Install
I just finished installing the HD adjustable backrest, on my 08 Ultra. I have read quite a few posts on the subject, before I undertook the project, and I was a bit apprehensive, given the many complaints about the complexity of the install, and the legibility of the instructions.
You know what? The install was not hard at all! I read the instructions, identified the parts, then let common sense guide me through the job, with only a few glances back at the instruction sheet. The hardest (if you can call it that) part, is routing the adjustment cable between the battery and the fuse panel. Fortunately, I had a pair of hemostats (it's a surgical tool, that looks almost like a scissors, but with flat tips, and locking handles. They are used to stop the flow of blood during surgery). The hemostat makes the cable routing a sinch! Alltogether, it probably took me about an hour, but I also work slow...
Took it out for a 50 mile test run - what a difference! I'd say it's worth every penny!
By the way, got the parts from Zanotti's, and the discount was substantial! (about $60 off the MSRP).
I'm happy, like a pig in s#*t!
You know what? The install was not hard at all! I read the instructions, identified the parts, then let common sense guide me through the job, with only a few glances back at the instruction sheet. The hardest (if you can call it that) part, is routing the adjustment cable between the battery and the fuse panel. Fortunately, I had a pair of hemostats (it's a surgical tool, that looks almost like a scissors, but with flat tips, and locking handles. They are used to stop the flow of blood during surgery). The hemostat makes the cable routing a sinch! Alltogether, it probably took me about an hour, but I also work slow...
Took it out for a 50 mile test run - what a difference! I'd say it's worth every penny!
By the way, got the parts from Zanotti's, and the discount was substantial! (about $60 off the MSRP).
I'm happy, like a pig in s#*t!
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I would like to see the finished job myself. Thinking of taking on an install like this myself.
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I bought one off craigslist locally and can see mostly how it goes on but am sketchy on a few things. Any way anyone can email me a copy of the install instructions? I would surely appreciate it! Of course, only if it's not a pain in the azz and a scanner is readily available.
Chumplestilskin@porkchopxpress.net
thanks!
Chumplestilskin@porkchopxpress.net
thanks!
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I bought one off craigslist locally and can see mostly how it goes on but am sketchy on a few things. Any way anyone can email me a copy of the install instructions? I would surely appreciate it! Of course, only if it's not a pain in the azz and a scanner is readily available.
Chumplestilskin@porkchopxpress.net
thanks!
Chumplestilskin@porkchopxpress.net
thanks!
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Like I said, everything was fairly simple, and staright forward. The actuator lever went on the left side, under the front of the seat, just above the exhaust. I have RJ Originals heat deflectors, but they do not interfere with its operation. I'll try and take some pics, although I have no idea how to post them here....
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I just finished installing the HD adjustable backrest, on my 08 Ultra. I have read quite a few posts on the subject, before I undertook the project, and I was a bit apprehensive, given the many complaints about the complexity of the install, and the legibility of the instructions.
You know what? The install was not hard at all! I read the instructions, identified the parts, then let common sense guide me through the job, with only a few glances back at the instruction sheet. The hardest (if you can call it that) part, is routing the adjustment cable between the battery and the fuse panel. Fortunately, I had a pair of hemostats (it's a surgical tool, that looks almost like a scissors, but with flat tips, and locking handles. They are used to stop the flow of blood during surgery). The hemostat makes the cable routing a sinch! Alltogether, it probably took me about an hour, but I also work slow...
Took it out for a 50 mile test run - what a difference! I'd say it's worth every penny!
By the way, got the parts from Zanotti's, and the discount was substantial! (about $60 off the MSRP).
I'm happy, like a pig in s#*t!
You know what? The install was not hard at all! I read the instructions, identified the parts, then let common sense guide me through the job, with only a few glances back at the instruction sheet. The hardest (if you can call it that) part, is routing the adjustment cable between the battery and the fuse panel. Fortunately, I had a pair of hemostats (it's a surgical tool, that looks almost like a scissors, but with flat tips, and locking handles. They are used to stop the flow of blood during surgery). The hemostat makes the cable routing a sinch! Alltogether, it probably took me about an hour, but I also work slow...
Took it out for a 50 mile test run - what a difference! I'd say it's worth every penny!
By the way, got the parts from Zanotti's, and the discount was substantial! (about $60 off the MSRP).
I'm happy, like a pig in s#*t!
I'm laughing at the hemostats explanation .... (those of us from the 60's, are fully aware of the 'many' uses of hemostats. lol).
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