Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Did I do something wrong?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 08:25 AM
  #11  
TNCarters's Avatar
TNCarters
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 867
Likes: 17
From: Brentwood, TN
Default

I tried to drill out the rivet and it spun and cut the crap out of the strap before I got it drilled out. Got it off but basically made the strap unusable later. Should have just cut it.
 
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 09:09 AM
  #12  
Def Mute's Avatar
Def Mute
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,422
Likes: 14
From: Fla
Default

I'm betting you all have some type of degree in Mechanical Engineering...

TRUE STORY...
Many years ago, when I was going through boot camp in the Navy, there was a guy who had I think like 4 different degrees in engineering. We had to teach him how to use the bottle cap remover...

I told you it was many years ago!
 

Last edited by Def Mute; Jul 3, 2013 at 09:12 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 10:04 AM
  #13  
frog13's Avatar
frog13
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,140
Likes: 17
From: Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by skratch
before drilling or cutting, i would have just unbolted the bracket. but hey, i'm from la, what do i know
Originally Posted by GPHDXLC
I'm from Michigan and I did the same as you.
Here in Wisconsin we try the wrenches first, also.
 
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 10:15 AM
  #14  
skratch's Avatar
skratch
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
Default

op, hope you don't take this all too seriously. we (at least me) are just funning with ya.

the only thing wrong with cutting or drilling the strap, after you remove the strap, you still have the bracket just sitting there, doing nothing.... might as well get rid of that too, and for that, you'll need a wrench might as well do it that way from the start.
 
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 10:19 AM
  #15  
lionsm13's Avatar
lionsm13
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 56,052
Likes: 88,381
From: Western South Dakota
Default

Originally Posted by russ1537
I just purchased the Mustang Super Touring seat. While taking off the stock seat I couldn't figure out how to take the seat strap off of the one side. So I just cut it off. Wondering if there was a way to properly take it off if I would have been patient enough to look up how to do it.
Oh man!!
Now you've done it!!
You voided your warranty!!

Better check with the dealer and see if you're in any trouble!!
 
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 10:27 AM
  #16  
iclick's Avatar
iclick
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Default

Originally Posted by skratch
before drilling or cutting, i would have just unbolted the bracket. but hey, i'm from la, what do i know
Not much. After all, we're dumb enough to eat mud bugs down here.
 
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 03:08 PM
  #17  
russ1537's Avatar
russ1537
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore, MD
Default

Lol can someone post a pic of this so called "wrench"
 
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 04:38 PM
  #18  
skratch's Avatar
skratch
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
Default

Originally Posted by iclick
Not much. After all, we're dumb enough to eat mud bugs down here.
c'mon bob, you know we only eat those as an excuse to drink beer.....



crap, who am i kidding, we don't need an excuse to drink beer. we eat them cause they taste good
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 04:54 PM
  #19  
CSMHOG's Avatar
CSMHOG
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,432
Likes: 290
From: FL
Default

I think this would have been a good question BEFORE the strap was cut ... Just saying.
 
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 04:55 PM
  #20  
straightleg's Avatar
straightleg
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 222
Likes: 2
From: Ohio
Default

Here in Ohio we pay a mechanic to cut the strap for us!!!



SL
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:54 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE