saddlebag rail removal - rk
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Road Warrior
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saddlebag rail removal - rk
just want clarification on some threads i have searched. it is an 07 flhp rk. i want to remove the lower two rails on my saddlebag guards to have the same look as my limited. looks like i can just remove them and deal with the holes that will be there. its this true? i have read in other threads about some type of sg type support piece i may need, but i am interpreting that it doesnt apply to what i want to do.
i think i really want to buy the guard that stands alone, like on my limited, that has no holes in it - again, just need to know if that is all i am doing, if i need to brace it up somewhere.
thx - tin
i think i really want to buy the guard that stands alone, like on my limited, that has no holes in it - again, just need to know if that is all i am doing, if i need to brace it up somewhere.
thx - tin
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You can remove the guard rails without any issues. The Street Glide bracket references are for those who remove the chrome/rubber bumper below the fender tip light on '08 and older models.
If you remove a saddlebag, you can see that removing the guard rails doesn't involve the chrome/rubber bumper's function.
Carl
If you remove a saddlebag, you can see that removing the guard rails doesn't involve the chrome/rubber bumper's function.
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Yep, I have both types of guards, with and without rails. My sig pic is shown without. The rails themselves are just for looks, or maybe save a little scratch here and there. The main guard will hold the bike off the ground should it take a spill.
Sometimes I like the extra chrome, some times I like the clean SG look. Any of the guards that fit your 07 will fit 98-07. I've got different parts from 03,05, 06 and 07s on mine. Or any auto parts store has hole plugs you can buy. Black plastic or chrome, both easily found.
Sometimes I like the extra chrome, some times I like the clean SG look. Any of the guards that fit your 07 will fit 98-07. I've got different parts from 03,05, 06 and 07s on mine. Or any auto parts store has hole plugs you can buy. Black plastic or chrome, both easily found.
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Road Warrior
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that is clean. i think i want a little more protection if i go over. will think it over though, thx
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