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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Took mine off the first day too.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Why is it that LEO's are always the first to push the envelope?
I have a tour pak, hence I have a backrest, hence it would not be illegal!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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It's DOT requirement and also passenger foot rest is part of it.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Just a thought. Have any of those that removed the strap ever complained that their seat was stolen easily?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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I was told one time what the strap was really for. Back when Harley's vibrated really good the women put that strap there and tied a bandana around it in a knot. Then they would scoot right up against the knot while the bike was running.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fireman54
Just a thought. Have any of those that removed the strap ever complained that their seat was stolen easily?
What would stop someone from cutting the strap? Nothing I bet.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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What would stop someone from cutting the strap? Nothing I bet.
Exactly. That's why mine always come off right away also.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by psychosis
i was told one time what the strap was really for. Back when harley's vibrated really good the women put that strap there and tied a bandana around it in a knot. Then they would scoot right up against the knot while the bike was running.
roflmao!
 
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I couldn't see any useful purpose for mine, so the first time I had to wrestle with it to get my seat off, I yanked it off.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Yup...just take it off. If you like the way it looks, fine...but as a functional bit it's basically lame.
 
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