Would this fit 2009 Deluxe? Just reading the installation instructions on the softbrake website it doesn't mention anywhere that you have to remove the rear fender, which you must do in order to remove tail light on a 2009 model.

 

Here is the link too when I did mine awhile back.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-pictures.html

You do not need to remove the fender wallah, a 1/4 ratchet with a 7/16 or 1/2 inch socket (can't remember the socket size) is all you need, it is a tight fit. If you for some reason have trouble trying to get to the bolts up inside the fender it may be easier to take the rear tire off, rather than the fender.










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I have a 2009 Deluxe, and installed Kurakyn's curved taillight frame. I believe I had to get access to all the same pieces that you would to install the Softbrake setup. I put mine up on a jack, so that the suspension was extended, but did not have to take off the wheel or the fender. It was a tight fit, but I got it done...

 

So what's this cool HD Cabo San Lucas frame look like? PICTURES!!!

 

If you for some reason have trouble trying to get to the bolts up inside the fender it may be easier to take the rear tire off, rather than the fender.



Good point

 

Pics up in my photo section. Looks like a little over 1/2 inch.

 

What about the law getting on you for not having license plate light

 

I've got the lighted plate frame that Softbrake sells. It has LEDs in the top section.

 

I also installed the curved kuryakin and was able to reach under with baby channels and 1/4 drive socket no need to remove tire or fender!!!

 

I've never had a problem with that, however unless you are showing off or doing something really stupid, the law is not going to pull you over for no tag light here. About 90% of all custom choppers I see here have no tag lights also.