Detachable Backrest
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RE: Detachable Backrest
Have you guys found that people steal your QD items? I never thought about that issue but i suppose there are some losers out there..........
ORIGINAL: Grover
I have an 05 RK with the QD Backrest and QD luggage rack. Each uses separate mounts. There are two mounting points for each on each side for a total of 8 mounting places. The front of each accessory has a slot to slide on the leading mount and then it rotates down into place. There is a notched latch that rotates around the rear mount and locks into place.
Worried about security for your attachments? Harley sells a lock that secures your QD items to the bike. Part # 46063-98 singly or 46106-00 for two keyed alike.
I have an 05 RK with the QD Backrest and QD luggage rack. Each uses separate mounts. There are two mounting points for each on each side for a total of 8 mounting places. The front of each accessory has a slot to slide on the leading mount and then it rotates down into place. There is a notched latch that rotates around the rear mount and locks into place.
Worried about security for your attachments? Harley sells a lock that secures your QD items to the bike. Part # 46063-98 singly or 46106-00 for two keyed alike.
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RE: Detachable Backrest
ORIGINAL: cbrunson
...Wait ‘til you start looking at the instructions. I ended up turning all four sets of instructions to the parts assembly pictures to see how it all fits together. It’s a pretty easy install, just goofy instructions.
...Wait ‘til you start looking at the instructions. I ended up turning all four sets of instructions to the parts assembly pictures to see how it all fits together. It’s a pretty easy install, just goofy instructions.
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From: Walker Basin, CA
RE: Detachable Backrest
I have the QD backrest and luggage rack. I have had no problems with anyone bothereng anything on my bike.
I spent a day at the beech in Ventura, hung the helmets on the highway pegs and worried about them. Came back and they were still there. I have since bought a helmet lock.
I have not bought the QD locks yet, but I intend to.
Best to keep the honest people honest.
I spent a day at the beech in Ventura, hung the helmets on the highway pegs and worried about them. Came back and they were still there. I have since bought a helmet lock.
I have not bought the QD locks yet, but I intend to.
Best to keep the honest people honest.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Massachusetts
RE: Detachable Backrest
Do you find that your saddle bags hit these new bolt heads when you open the bag, marring the top of the bags? Mine is worse when the backrest is installed and the release button almost doesn't allow the bag to open.
I should note I have an '05 RK Classic with the leather bags.
I should note I have an '05 RK Classic with the leather bags.
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From: Walker Basin, CA
RE: Detachable Backrest
I have had no problem with interference with either set of QD mounts.
The trick is to lift the cover up and pull up and out at the same time.
The latch will disengage the striker and allow the lid to move away from the bolts.
The trick is to lift the cover up and pull up and out at the same time.
The latch will disengage the striker and allow the lid to move away from the bolts.
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RE: Detachable Backrest
ORIGINAL: tgoulart
Do you find that your saddle bags hit these new bolt heads when you open the bag, marring the top of the bags? Mine is worse when the backrest is installed and the release button almost doesn't allow the bag to open.
Do you find that your saddle bags hit these new bolt heads when you open the bag, marring the top of the bags? Mine is worse when the backrest is installed and the release button almost doesn't allow the bag to open.
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From: South Jersey
RE: Detachable Backrest
ORIGINAL: ericdata
Glad I can be of help Toadmanor.
Nobody better mess with my bike, cuz if I catch them they're dead.
Support your local 81!
Glad I can be of help Toadmanor.
Nobody better mess with my bike, cuz if I catch them they're dead.
Support your local 81!
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