Sissy bar decision help...
#12
10-13-2014, 11:40 AM
Got the new bar last in last night...now just need to find a day to install it.
any pointers to those who have either taken the stock sissy bar off or installed a new one?
is it a total tear down of the rear end to get the old one off? i cant find a lot of info on it except this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ide-glide.html
any pointers to those who have either taken the stock sissy bar off or installed a new one?
is it a total tear down of the rear end to get the old one off? i cant find a lot of info on it except this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ide-glide.html
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10-13-2014, 03:00 PM
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10-13-2014, 05:59 PM
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10-13-2014, 07:17 PM
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Number one why are you asking all us dumb asses what we think. Do what you want. But if you want my opinion I think it depends on what all else you are planning for the bike. The stock bike you showed can go many different directions once you start changing things. Myself, I wouldn't put a sissy bar on at all. But that's just me. --Reaper
#16
10-16-2014, 11:35 AM
I went with the 16" black Bowman bar also. They do super nice work..fit finish, etc was as good or better than factory.
I did take off the back shocks to drop the back wheel down do I could get under there and work. I was replacing the shocks anyway.
I removed the whole back fender. The bar is attached to it with plastic push in rivets, so it would be a pain and a more than likely chance to scratch the hell out of stuff trying to do it with the fender on.
It was about a 2 hour job and the only problem i had was trying to get the blinkers "popped" into place on the struts.
I did take off the back shocks to drop the back wheel down do I could get under there and work. I was replacing the shocks anyway.
I removed the whole back fender. The bar is attached to it with plastic push in rivets, so it would be a pain and a more than likely chance to scratch the hell out of stuff trying to do it with the fender on.
It was about a 2 hour job and the only problem i had was trying to get the blinkers "popped" into place on the struts.
#17
10-16-2014, 03:21 PM
I went with the 16" black Bowman bar also. They do super nice work..fit finish, etc was as good or better than factory.
I did take off the back shocks to drop the back wheel down do I could get under there and work. I was replacing the shocks anyway.
I removed the whole back fender. The bar is attached to it with plastic push in rivets, so it would be a pain and a more than likely chance to scratch the hell out of stuff trying to do it with the fender on.
It was about a 2 hour job and the only problem i had was trying to get the blinkers "popped" into place on the struts.
I did take off the back shocks to drop the back wheel down do I could get under there and work. I was replacing the shocks anyway.
I removed the whole back fender. The bar is attached to it with plastic push in rivets, so it would be a pain and a more than likely chance to scratch the hell out of stuff trying to do it with the fender on.
It was about a 2 hour job and the only problem i had was trying to get the blinkers "popped" into place on the struts.
+1 on Bowman.... Good people and a great product!
#18
10-16-2014, 07:16 PM
Back tire is a 190 Avon and the headlight is a Namz 4.5" unit mounted on the HD tall mount.
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10-16-2014, 08:12 PM
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#20
10-17-2014, 07:04 PM
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