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« on: June 22, 2009, 04:50:11 PM » |
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My 2001 standard , took the passenger seat off and want to take the back rest off.
I am lazy , looks like a lot has to come off just to take the back rest off , right ?
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2009, 05:12:30 PM » |
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four bolts (8mm I think) hold the entire post in place. Remove bolts and pull straight up. You will need a cruiser bar to take its place or it's gonna look kinda weird.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2009, 05:16:54 PM » |
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What part are you wanting to remove? Is it just the sissy bar and backrest itself? If so, that involves only the four small bolts...two on either side. That leaves the vertical attachment bars in place and many of us just buy a thing called a Cruiser Bar to bolt in there. Looks good and leaves you with the option of reinstalling the backrest if so desired. But, to remove the vertical mounts as well involves removing the fender side rails to unbolt them, then reinstalling the fender rails. Problem is, that leaves a rather large ugly open slot on top of the rails. That's why most prefer to leave them on and just mount a bar across there. Hope you can see the part I'm referring to over the back end of the fender.  |
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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2009, 07:18:51 PM » |
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That slot is actually not that noticeable. Barely 3/16" I ran it like that for a long time. Just had the solo seat and the fender rack.
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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2009, 09:39:47 PM » |
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no notice unless you look for something pick a part...  why / who would do that ...  been five years for me ... nobody sez a thing  |
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2009, 04:56:02 AM » |
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What part are you wanting to remove? Is it just the sissy bar and backrest itself? If so, that involves only the four small bolts...two on either side. That leaves the vertical attachment bars in place and many of us just buy a thing called a Cruiser Bar to bolt in there. Looks good and leaves you with the option of reinstalling the backrest if so desired. But, to remove the vertical mounts as well involves removing the fender side rails to unbolt them, then reinstalling the fender rails. Problem is, that leaves a rather large ugly open slot on top of the rails. That's why most prefer to leave them on and just mount a bar across there. Hope you can see the part I'm referring to over the back end of the fender. Dayum, that's a purdy bike! Hoser |
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2009, 09:42:43 PM » |
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cruiser bar
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2009, 03:46:09 PM » |
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Kidd
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2009, 04:09:06 PM » |
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What I meant to write is,,,,
where can I find a "cruiser bar "???
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« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2009, 04:17:30 PM » |
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What I meant to write is,,,,
where can I find a "cruiser bar "???
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« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2009, 04:19:14 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2009, 06:06:07 PM » |
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kidd.... There are two options for cruiser bars. One is the one from Big Bike Things and there other one is from Custom World. You can get it at Directline parts here....... http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=1262&str=2I have the Big Bike Things bar on my Valk whenever I go solo. I've seen more BBT bars on Valks than I have of the Custom World bar. I think the BBT bar sets a little lower and looks a little better myself. A cruiser bar is waaaaay easier to use than taking the fender rails apart. It only takes a couple of munites to swap out your rear seat/back rest/luggage rack for a curiser bar. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2010, 01:33:02 PM » |
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HAHAHA... that is what I get for not checking the board first... I just spent 3 hours and several trips to the store taking off the backrest mounts.
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« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2018, 05:21:10 AM » |
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Do you have to also take off the paniers if you’d like to remove the whole backrest assembly?
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« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2018, 08:32:52 AM » |
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Do you have to also take off the paniers if you’d like to remove the whole backrest assembly?
wow, an 8 year resurrection.  yes if you want the brackets off you need to remove the shocks and fender rails. |
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« Reply #15 on: March 15, 2018, 11:34:30 AM » |
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Do you have to also take off the paniers if you’d like to remove the whole backrest assembly?
wow, an 8 year resurrection. yes if you want the brackets off you need to remove the shocks and fender rails. Thanks Gavin! Looks like some questions are just timeless  |
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« Reply #16 on: March 15, 2018, 09:36:47 PM » |
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What I meant to write is,,,,
where can I find a "cruiser bar "???
Big Bike ThingsI just put on the grab bar and one of his solo fender racks, all polished stainless steel, looks great too. Makes the solo seat set up look more complete. |
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« Reply #17 on: March 16, 2018, 05:31:54 AM » |
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What I meant to write is,,,,
where can I find a "cruiser bar "???
Big Bike ThingsI just put on the grab bar and one of his solo fender racks, all polished stainless steel, looks great too. Makes the solo seat set up look more complete. It's against the rules to say something looks good and not post a picture.  |
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