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Old 01-10-2014 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WKNDS
Yes you can do this with the "tractor" style seat, but the problem is
you need to use the correct frame cover kit. I'm thinking the one
shown for the scissors type spring seat will work with the coil springs,
but I'm not positive. If you use the kit for the 'bones, the ECM cover
wont fit correctly with the Slim's narrow rear fender.... So, do some
research, look on page 192 of the new '14 Parts & Accessory manual
for starters....
hth,
T.
On second thought, I think you're going to have to piece something
together. You need the coil-spring frame cover and the scissors spring
seat ECM cover. These are available separately if you have the part
numbers. Someone with the installation instructions should have these.
I can look part of them up for you since I used the scissors style kit for
my pogo-style '25 police seat (tractor) installation. I'll try to reply
back on this thread.

T.
 
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Old 01-10-2014 | 07:35 PM
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I'll look it up thanks wknds! Apprec all the help I'll let you know if I get stuck
 
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Old 01-11-2014 | 10:36 AM
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Right. Here goes. I've sourced myself another rear fender and I'm about to cut it up like dennyo/nameless

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Any last-minute suggestions before I get the angle grinder out?
 
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Old 01-11-2014 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by peg20
Right. Here goes. I've sourced myself another rear fender and I'm about to cut it up like dennyo/nameless



Any last-minute suggestions before I get the angle grinder out?
yes, send it out to Nameless I'm kidding, good luck.

Nameless took very good of me and hooked me up with a rear fender.

I'm sure if you hit him up he would give you any last minute suggestions.
 
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Old 01-11-2014 | 12:34 PM
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It looks really far back....might want to consider not cutting so close to the seat unless that's the look your going for.
 
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Old 01-11-2014 | 12:38 PM
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Its actually chopped less severely than the one nameless has. I chose that location so I can still bolt on the pillion or a motherwell rack if I need to. Otherwise id have it even more severe! :-)
 
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Old 01-11-2014 | 06:29 PM
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I'll post up the Nameless rear fender tomorrow. Hit him up if you have any questions.
 
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Old 01-11-2014 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by peg20
Right. Here goes. I've sourced myself another rear fender and I'm about to cut it up like dennyo/nameless
Any last-minute suggestions before I get the angle grinder out?
Ha Ha , Good Luck , I Cut mine about 3 times before I got it the way I wanted it . AND make sure you Hang it on the bike after each cut so you know where you are , It's Fun once you get goin.... I also used blue masking tape to mark my Cuts ..
 

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Old 01-11-2014 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Goodlife
yes, send it out to Nameless I'm kidding, good luck.

Nameless took very good of me and hooked me up with a rear fender.

I'm sure if you hit him up he would give you any last minute suggestions.
My mistake, I was looking at it backwards...I think ur length looks good.
 
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Old 01-20-2014 | 10:08 PM
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not sure if my bike is 100% bobber, but it is the style I am chasing. still have some parts in the mail to install but so far it is getting where I want it. I posted these pics in another post but I believe they fit here



 


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