Detachable Dock Adjustment?
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From: New Jersey
My 4-point docking hardware install went perfectly - and the passenger backrest and luggage rack fit like a glove.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: New Jersey
your one of the lucky ones then! Cause there are a whole bunch of us where the 2pt fits perfectly and the 4pt doesnt.
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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Chicago Burbs
Mine is especially odd because I returned the original 4pt dock because I thought there was an issue with it when it did not fit. They gave me a different set and its the same way, one side fits perfect and one does not. Maybe my bike is bent.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Tacoma
I have the 4 point docking with backrest/cargo rack. Both were such terrible fit that I could get neither in. Buddy of mine started grinding and bending and still had no luck. I needed both in for a long trip and so, we wound up with a mallet. Had to use a mallet to take them off too.
When I 1st asked here, was told mine maybe knock offs from China. I just did not buy that. No offense, but I am glad I am not the only one. I guess we can just chock it down to HD QC at large again. You'd think they would take these items from the line and test them...
When I 1st asked here, was told mine maybe knock offs from China. I just did not buy that. No offense, but I am glad I am not the only one. I guess we can just chock it down to HD QC at large again. You'd think they would take these items from the line and test them...
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Road Master
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From: Chicago Burbs
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Biloxi Ms
replace the 2 metal sleeves on the forward dock point with 4 nylon bushing spacers (two on each side) from lowes or home depot. works perfect over 2800 miles using them and not shake rattle and roll. all fits to perfection. forgot the size but you can bring the metal spacer and place two nylon bushings togethor to size up but go about an 1/8 inch smaller.
Last edited by iglideUC; Aug 28, 2012 at 06:26 PM.
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Road Master
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From: Chicago Burbs
replace the 2 metal sleeves on the forward dock point with 4 nylon bushing spacers (two on each side) from lowes or home depot. works perfect over 2800 miles using them and not shake rattle and roll. all fits to perfection. forgot the size but you can bring the metal spacer and place two nylon bushings togethor to size up but go about an 1/8 inch smaller.