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Jul 19, 2011 | 08:33 PM

#11

mrfikser

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Quote:

Originally Posted by checkers

When you remove the bags move them far away from your work area, it is easy to forget where you set them down and trip on them or knock them over and scratch em or worse. Dont ask how I know.

+1 on that....and be extra careful handling them...lay them on a piece of carpet or a large towel...

Jul 19, 2011 | 09:32 PM

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J2X

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From: Slidell, Louisiana

Not much more to add. What slip-ons did you get? Good luck. It will be easy. The previous post regarding the manual is a good advise.

Jul 20, 2011 | 09:29 AM

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nivensid

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Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by albertasaurus

Short answer: yes.

I suggest you pick up a service manual for your bike, and do as much work as you can yourself.

Which slip-ons did you get?

I plan to pick one up next trip to the Stealer for the 1000 mile service. I got the mufflers from www.superflowmufflers.com. B&E Enterprise is the company. The claim to take the stock muffler and repak for a better sound and performance. Anyone here have these? Hope to get on this weekend.
Thanks everyone.....

Jul 20, 2011 | 09:57 AM

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piasspj

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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

Removing bags is easy and will also help when cleaning the bike. Make sure you get them back on correctly.
You may want to change out the pins (at least one of them) for a different style of pin or bolts. Some people do it for security (make them harder to steal). You can buy a kit or just buy the pins and washers at just about any hardware store.