sissy bar removal?
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i've owned my 2004 sportster for abour a month and the mrs is showing no interest in getting on the back! so i'm thinking about removing the sissy bar and replacing the dual seat with a single. anyone know how easy (or difficult) it would be to remove the sissy bar? it's an official HD fitted part i think...
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It's solid mount.
Harley's install instructions:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J02821.pdf
There are slots to accommodate the turn signal wires, so you shouldn't need to completely dis-assemble the turn signals.
Harley's install instructions:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J02821.pdf
There are slots to accommodate the turn signal wires, so you shouldn't need to completely dis-assemble the turn signals.
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thanks harleyscuba
as stated in my other thread that you're helping with, i'm a bit of a novice. i don't have a paddock stand or anything. can this job be done with the bike on the side stand? or will it 'collapse' as i remove the sissy bar with it being solid mounted?
and.... will i have to adjust the rear suspension settings? (i assume it's setup for 2 up?)
as stated in my other thread that you're helping with, i'm a bit of a novice. i don't have a paddock stand or anything. can this job be done with the bike on the side stand? or will it 'collapse' as i remove the sissy bar with it being solid mounted?
and.... will i have to adjust the rear suspension settings? (i assume it's setup for 2 up?)
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You shouldn't need to remove the shocks, so a lift/stand is not required to remove the sissy bar. Once you get the other bolts out, it should pull straight up, being sure the turn signal wires are passing through the notch in the sissy bar.
There are only five positions for the rear shock pre-load. For solo, set it in the middle and see what happens.
There are only five positions for the rear shock pre-load. For solo, set it in the middle and see what happens.
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