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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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I just got my backrest for my SG.
I am hopeing that I mounted it right,because one
more time Harley,s directions suck.I just bolted the bracket for the backrest to the two bolts that are under the seat.Is this all there is to it,or am I missing something?
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Thats good enough!!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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That's about it[sm=biker2.gif] have fun
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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There is a bar that connects to the front of the assembly as well. Three bolts total...

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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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What's a street glide? Is that like a Road Glide only smaller?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Whaca been under a rock? It's the most popular HD there is...
 
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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Sounds right to me.

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Basically it is a road king with a bat wing fairing and some very clean accessories. And I like it.
 
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i only used the 2 bolts that go into the fender on mine. i didnt install the bolt in the front bracket
 
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