saltshaker2002
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here is the bracket. the main modification you need to make on it is notching in the front a bit to accomodate the seat bolt.
Edited by saltshaker2002 (05/27/12 11:58 AM)
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roadworthy
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here is the bracket. the main modification you need to make on it is notching in the front a bit to accomodate the seat bolt.
that looks like a perfect option to fit something just to keep a travel bag there without a back seat
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saltshaker2002
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Also, my sissy bar angles back a bit. i would not reccomend that unless you plan to put on a thick sissy bar backrest for a passenger (still working on mine.) the angle is a little to great for someone to lean back on as it is, plus it puts a little more stress on the bar. Straight up from the bracket would be a better option. thats how i'm going to go on my next bar.
As for its strength, i have loaded it down with travel gear on both sides of the bar and have never had a problem with it bending in any way. As for carrying a person, i really cant tell you, as my wife leans in more due to the previously mentioned angle. My budy however, who made his sissy bar using the same bracket, made the sissy bar out of pipe/tubing of a large diameter and slid the pipe OVER the bracket mounts instead of INSIDE the bracket mounts like it is intended. His bar is taller than mine and i can vouch for the fact that he has carryied some more robust girls on the back and has never had a problem either. Just remember, the taller you make it the better chance for the bar to weaken, but as i said before, i've never had a problem with gear.
Also, you can find the mount online under various Harley Davidson models, but as far as i can tell, they are all the same mount, but might have a slighly different radius based on the tire. This is not a problem as the bracket i bought had a larger radius than needed, remedied by placing it on the concrete and applying preassure with my boot until it fit. easy.
Edited by saltshaker2002 (05/27/12 02:45 PM)
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saltshaker2002
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here it is loaded down for my last bike trip.
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FriarJohn
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That's a good solution. Especially if you want to travel without saddlebags.
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Ryk
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Where's that guy wonderin' if our bikes can pack enough stuff to go on a camping trip?
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FriarJohn
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Hmph. Don't make me drag out the photo of the giant yellow dry bag again... 
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saltshaker2002
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Reged: 01/24/08
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Loc: st.cloud minnesota
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the sissy bar combined with my saddlebags gives me loads of room and i have taken the bike on multi-week trips with it from minnesota as far west as northern montana. if you want to use the sissy bar bracket and throw-over style saddle bags you have to lengthen the rear seat bracket (super simple mod) a little bit to account for the added material between the seat and the fender as well as use a slightly longer bolt.
Edited by saltshaker2002 (05/27/12 02:43 PM)
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Gurdy
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made my own out of 3/8" S/S round tube attached to flat stock that mounts between the struts & fender. I will try to post a photo, not promising any success.
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Edited by Gurdy (05/27/12 09:18 PM)
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saltshaker2002
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Loc: st.cloud minnesota
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origionally mine was mounted between the fender and fenderstruts via a mounting plate as well. scratched the ****** out o the paint, and the strut bolts seized in the fender and 2 of them broke off when i tried to remove them.
Hope yours works better than mine did.
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