Arm Rest Install

[bendtdj]

I was able to install the arm rests I got from Snaggletooth (Thanks Mike, I'll buy ya a cup of coffee sometime).

 

I used a U-Bolt around the passenger grab bars through the upper portion of the bracket. I needed to cut down the length of the U-bolts. After I installed them, I covered the nylon locking nut with an acorn nut to avoid potential damage to the seat. The lower part of the bracket needed to be attached to an "extender". I used a piece of plumber's tape (left over from garage door opener install) and bolted it to the arm rest bracket. I them exchanged the seat mounting bolt with a longer one. The saddle bags are very tight to put on. I will try the ideas from my earlier post today when I get home from work on Wednesday.

 

Doreen and I took a short ride around town and does she love them!!! We can not wait to get on the highway. As per Rule #1, here are some photos.

 

Dave

Edited March 31, 2010 by bendtdj
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[Snaggletooth]

Hey Dave,

 

Glad ya got it worked out. Even better the SO is happy. You know what that means....Everybodies Happy.

 

Don't hit me Doreen.

 

Now just tie her in with a bungie and she can take nice long naps back there.

 

I'm glad they went to good use.

 

Later

 

Mike

[Chuckles]

Great post. Hope they work alright. Thinking about doing something like that on my '89

[Dano]

TELL ME you washed up that fender top and the rest of the bike! WHAT A TRAGEDY!!!!!!

[bendtdj]

Dano,

 

I did clean her up. Just wanted to get the photos up here.

 

Dave