There are two turn signal relocation kits that go with the detachable mounting kit…..one if you need to move the signals for use with saddle bags and the one I have is if you don’t need saddle bags. It just moves the signals out a little to make room for the mounts. This is for my ’09 Street Bob – I’m not sure about other applications.

I did mine last weekend. Turned out to not be as much of a headache as I thought it was going to be to cut and splice the turn signal wires. I didn’t even have to put it up on a lift and loosen the shocks to drop the wheel. It’s tight under there, but you can get a crimper in there if you are careful where you cut the wires.

 

Get a t-bag switchback, kury Grand roll bag, or a Saraceni bag that straps to the bars. All easily strap to the bars above the headlight on the SB, problem solved. Takes me 2 min to put on or take off my T-bag. I only got the rack and pillion set up so I had the option for a passenger when ever I wanted and maintain the solo look that I like.
CB

 

Wouldn't be strapping any passengers to the rack, LOL. I meant that was it common that the Motherwell rack be loose and unstable? I just don't want something that is going to shake or rattle around. Is that an issue with this rack?

 

I didn't find the motherwell rack was ever loose and I did use it for packages or for a roll pack. Never really pushed it with anything over 10 lbs.

 

Yeah, I hit over 10 lbs on several occasions. Also things that may be heavier on one end of my Bikers Friend roll bag. When I took out the screw mount from my fender the other day, I have a nice little dent where the mounting hole was. Luckily that plastic plug covered over it.

 

My motherwell doesn't have a wobble problem. You definately need to add some weight for it to wobble. Look at my album and I have a kury custom roll bag and I don't see my self putting over 10lbs on it. I am considering the rigid rack though only to have the pilon for the wife. I do not have any scratches or dents from it. For the scratches as long as you clean your bike it will be fine. Everytime I clean my bike I always take the rack and seat off clean and wax. Make sure there is no dirt on the foam pads. I like the motherwell!!

 

does the rigid rack made by harley state what the weight limit is on it? i would assume it can hold a fair amount of weight given the facr that they make the passenger seat to go on it.

 

250 sticks in my head....I don't see it listed online, perhaps I saw it in the catalog...

 

Look at post #15.. Something isn't right, but hey, it's HD!

 

I called H-D and they said that the weight limit is for luggage and not the weight capacity but the handling of a stationary weight strapped to the bike as opposed to a passenger who moves along with the rider and does not oppose the input of the driver. The seat also spreads the weight more evenly. Make sense? I have had multiple riders on it with no problems. A two up seat with a passenger rests on the fender, how much more stable is that.