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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Is it any easy install basic tools.
Thanks. For my 08
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Its not too bad to install. Follow the instuctions that are hard to follow then you will need some common sense to kick in. On the bracket under the seat, you might need to get a little longer bolt and add some washers to angle the bracket back some. Backrest was too straight and made me lean forward some so the washers took care of that.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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The instructions suck, but you should be able to figure it out. I did.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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Bought mine used and installed with no directions. It's very easy and I didn't need to use any extra washers.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Pretty simple..... just stuff a few rags in the openings around the mount, you may just drop one of the nuts.
They always seen to fall into areas were you can't reach.....
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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15 minute install.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Not bad. Instructions suck though.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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As others said, pain in the **** to install. Also, be sure and put some rags underneath as you will surely drop a nut and washer or two! Got mine on, but I struggled with it for a while. Well worth the effort though.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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My next winter project. i viewed other add on posts and this seems to be the missing link for the next best add on. Was going to have it done but sounds like with patince and common sense an easy do. Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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So just to make sure all i need is part #52546-09a and 52593-09a for 08 streetglide
 
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