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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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I just put on a Sundowner seat on my 08 FLHX yesterday and no way was I putting that PIA strap back on. Now if the weather would just warm up and rain enough to wash away all this leftover snow and salt I can try out the seat for a longer ride than a spin around the cul de sac.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Removing it is the only free modification you can do to your HD. Once done you can proudly announce to all that you've "customized" your bike.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Also makes it a little harder for thieves to steal...
yeah because someone stealing a harley seat probably wont be carrying a knife.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Nice mod is to remove the strap from the brackets and then you have the chrome brackets to hook a bungee to when ya needs to strap something down - got that tip right here on the forum
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Baffler1
Nice mod is to remove the strap from the brackets and then you have the chrome brackets to hook a bungee to when ya needs to strap something down - got that tip right here on the forum

ohh that's a good vun!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Baffler1
Nice mod is to remove the strap from the brackets and then you have the chrome brackets to hook a bungee to when ya needs to strap something down - got that tip right here on the forum
Good point! Had not thought of that.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Baffler1
Nice mod is to remove the strap from the brackets and then you have the chrome brackets to hook a bungee to when ya needs to strap something down - got that tip right here on the forum
That's a great tip.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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The strap was the first thing I removed that I didn't replace it with something. Took the passenger grab rail off also.
 
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Left the strap on, it does not really get in the way. I went and bought the grap rails for my 07, they come in handy moving the bike and gives the bride a place to slide her hands through during her naps.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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It is for the old school nostalgia buffs. Back in the day, they were actually strong enough to be useful. If HD didn't put them on, the old schoolers would bitch.
 
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