On occasion, I like to remove the passenger back rest. Though leaving the mounting hole open is a concern.
Does HD, or any manufacturer, offer a cover plate of some kind?
Thanks
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Passenger backrest removal and hole covers?
On occasion, I like to remove the passenger back rest. Though leaving the mounting hole open is a concern.
Does HD, or any manufacturer, offer a cover plate of some kind?
Thanks
Nope ....ductape !
Corbin saddles offer a fabric flap for the backrest, but you need to get a Corbin !
As far as HD goes , it’s a rain drain.
2012 Triglide Piaggio MP3 500 to get groceries 1991 FLHS as back up
"Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it !"
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I may be confused. Are you refering to the sissy bar uprights? If so, mine came with plugs.
They did not in the beginning. Soon after I bought my 2015 I also bought the sissy bar. I did not have it installed so I know they didn't. I noticed later that someone had them so I checked it out. Jack posted a part number for the plugs sold separately but I never bought them.Originally Posted by RKplus10
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
not on the 2015
DO you by chance still have the link to them?
When I bought mine the part number was 52300324, it is now 52300324A, which means the part has changed.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
No, but I will search for it.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
Thank you
Rodney, measure the holes, then go to Lowes or Home Depot. THey have an assortment of push in chrome and stainless hole plugs
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Here is the HD part number for the hole plugs, I dunno if you can buy them separately tho
Plug, chrome 12100080
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
My mistake, I assumed that since they had a part number they could be purchased. Thank you, Jack.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
I found the link you gave me.
https://shop.newcastlehd.com/part/12100080
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
Thanks Lola, I got side trackedYou are good at searches here on the Forum
I see numbers when I close my eyes. I always have. My wife was amazed when I helped her with her BA math equations. I could give her the answers because I could see them , My son was the same way.
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
I couldn't find anything, so i went to ACE and found a cork with a black cap that looks ok to me, and they are still there after riding on Illinois roads
that part number, while valid, is not available for online ordering.
had to go to the local dealer to get it
If you want to remove the docking hardware....
If you want to remove the docking hardware, these (HD Part no. 61300315) are available through your local stealership. I had to order mine, and it took a week.
If you just want to plug the hole in the quick-release docks, Rat's solution -- black rubber corks from Home Despot or Lowe's -- will getcha there. However, unless they've been been blocked, there are drain holes at the bottom of those quick-release docks, and the corks (or chrome-covered plugs) are just a nicety rather than a necessity.
I say 'unless they've been blocked' because the genius who owned my Freewheeler used silicone caulk to cement the sissy bar in place, and the silicone blocked those drain holes, causing water to pool and rust the hardware. Once I got the bar out, I had to remove and completely disassemble the docking hardware, clean out the silicone and rust, grease the spring mechanisms, and then reinstall the docking hardware.
All that, and the odds are I will never use the damn sissy bar....
....but like a.... well, like certain personal protection equipment, better to have one and not need it than the other way around!
I order 2 from Harley. Was expecting metal plugs, but they were plastic chrome plugs that fit and look great. Easy to install and remove.
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