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Old 07-01-2009 | 12:39 PM
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Well done, looks very nice!
I'm suggesting Mass Production!! We market it to 3 continents, sell it for $50, and make millions $$$$ !!!!!!.
I of course would only ask for 10% since it was my idea.
 
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Old 07-01-2009 | 10:44 PM
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Well done, looks very nice!
I'm suggesting Mass Production!! We market it to 3 continents, sell it for $50, and make millions $$$$ !!!!!!.
I of course would only ask for 10% since it was my idea.
Ha, yeah, I was thinking about that, but it took me about 7 hours to make that thing and it was a royal pain in the a$$ - so I think I'll pass on that
 
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Old 07-02-2009 | 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Curious.Yogurt
Ha, yeah, I was thinking about that, but it took me about 7 hours to make that thing and it was a royal pain in the a$$ - so I think I'll pass on that

Fifty bucks………look at e-bay, a HD back rest that looks just like this is going for 300 to 400 bucks. If you could only market them, you would be on to something. I will second the idea on marketing, can I still get in for 10%.
The rest really did turn out great, good job.
 
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Old 07-02-2009 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Curious.Yogurt
Ha, yeah, I was thinking about that, but it took me about 7 hours to make that thing and it was a royal pain in the a$$ - so I think I'll pass on that

Yea but you already have the research, testing and templet done so the next time around should be easier and you may even think of some improvements in the processing. Just a thought.
 
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Old 07-02-2009 | 10:22 AM
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Curious.Yogurt, where did you get the seat rail? Do you happen to know the part number for it?

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Old 07-02-2009 | 01:03 PM
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The part number is 52687-97

I ordered it online at Chicago Harley
 
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Old 07-05-2009 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Curious.Yogurt
The part number is 52687-97

I ordered it online at Chicago Harley
I don't think it would fit my '08 FLSTC, do you? I have the two bolts on the seat but there is nowhere for the middle post to attach.
 
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Old 07-06-2009 | 04:43 PM
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The rail came with a new (chrome) plate that you have to put on the rider's seat instead of the old plate that's there (mine was black). The new plate has a hole for the seat rail bolt.

Whether the seat rail will fit on your seat I'm not sure.... there have been a number of threads here on this though. Try searching for 'springer seat rail' or 'springer driver backrest' or the part number.
 
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Old 07-28-2009 | 03:10 PM
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You are very smart. I got lucky and bought mine when they were still available through Harley. You should make more and sell them!
 
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Old 07-28-2009 | 03:14 PM
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Please please please make more! I've been looking for the taller seat pad forever now!
 


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