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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #15 - 08/02/04 at 10:36:26 The sissy strips are the unused bits on the edge of the tire. i.e. I'm a sissy for not using them :'(
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Reply #16 - 08/02/04 at 11:43:12

This is what I did for a sissy bar. I hated the one there. But I did need one to strap down different bags that I use. I made it with copper pipes and covered it with leather. I never carry a passenger so the strength of the pipe is not a problem. I also removed alot of the foam from the pillion seat to give it a better solo look and the bag rests better on the seat.

http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jendesigner/album?.tok=pherjNBB6Zmni94S&.dir...

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Reply #17 - 08/02/04 at 14:58:36

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If that's what you mean and you are taking them off, where are you going to put the rear turn signals?

I do believe, there are four bolts per side on the side bar. Two at the front with the acorn nuts on them and two that's not exposed when the bar is on. I was thinking of mounting the lights on the rearmost hole, about 2" forward of the existing location. As for the wiring, route it inside the fender and use some silicone sealer or other method to keep it up and away from the tire.

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Susan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline Been AWOL but I'm back... Posts: 682 Eastern PA Gender:	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #18 - 08/02/04 at 19:14:08 jendesigner wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08: This is what I did for a sissy bar. http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jendesigner/album?.tok=pherjNBB6Zmni94S&.dir... Nice look -- it is there but understated. Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question
Reply #19 - 08/03/04 at 13:52:11

Gitarzan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:08:

I do believe, there are four bolts per side on the side bar. Two at the front with the acorn nuts on them and two that's not exposed when the bar is on. I was thinking of mounting the lights on the rearmost hole, about 2" forward of the existing location. As for the wiring, route it inside the fender and use some silicone sealer or other method to keep it up and away from the tire.

You are right about the number of bolts for the fender rails. You can also run part of the signal wires through the little channel with the tail light wires.

As for the fender rails....the fender is very rigid and double walled because it is THE support for the passenger seat. Therefore, I also think that the fender rails and 8 bolts contribute support for the fender...and any possible cargo. Has anyone ridden a passenger on their bike after removing the fender rails?

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Gitarzan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline ! Posts: 827 Columbus, Oh, Earth, Solar Sys Gender:	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #20 - 08/03/04 at 16:33:27 Quote: Has anyone ridden a passenger on their bike after removing the fender rails? I wouldn't touch that line with a 10 foot pole...
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #21 - 08/04/04 at 03:08:16 Okay...then how about...Has anyone noticed any loss of fender support with a load after removing the fender rails?
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Francesco Ex Member	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #22 - 08/04/04 at 03:17:00 Do you Know where to buy the Boulverad Fender Rails? I suppose that buying them will cost a buck of money, but they will surely give the best result. If you know anyone on Who can sell me those parts please contact me. P.S. I live in Italy.
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Reply #23 - 08/04/04 at 05:33:48

I removed the fender rails/pillon handles from my Savage for a cleaner look but added support on the inside of the wheel well - a one inch wide steel flat bar which was long enough to go from the first mounting hole to the last - only hard part was lining up to drill it so it would fit. No problems with support with this method but then again, my passenger weights less than me (I'm around 155 lbs.)

http://www.heise-workstations.de/ls650/Besitzer/pix/TRHunter1.jpg

(And before you ask, I got the seat from SeegerCycle - they don't sell it anymore - you might be able to order from GTS out of Germany - www.gts-seats.de. Note that Seeger do not sell it because of problems with mounting the seat. Mine is still being worked on in my spare time to try to get it to be a permanent solution.

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #24 - 08/04/04 at 13:07:53 Okay. I wondered about the fender support. Good deal. Is that a Seager front end. Looking good with the dual lamps up front.
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Reply #25 - 08/04/04 at 14:10:10

Yea, that's a Seeger front end. The dual lamps were too much for the battery (each at 55w) so I had to go with another set (at 35w a piece). I should update the picture on Bert's site - I hacked the fender rails and kept only the front part - turned it around and mounted the sissy bar on with it (welded). Then removed the Savage pad and put on a H/D small oval pad.

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #26 - 08/04/04 at 15:16:41 Yes, please update and let me see. I'm always looking for new challenges for the winter months
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bassman29 Ex Member	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #27 - 08/26/04 at 21:34:20 I'll jump in here with my first post. A previous owner of my '98 Savage removed the sissy bar and fender rails. I don't know if any internal support was added to the fender. Here's a couple of pics: I'd like to remove the pillion seat also. Is there some sort of electrical component under it?
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #28 - 08/27/04 at 03:05:33 There should be Nice looking bike with some clean looking mods.
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bassman29 Ex Member	Re: Sissy Bar Removal Question Reply #29 - 08/27/04 at 06:10:19 Thanks for the compliment on the bike. Quote: There should be And thanks for the detailed information.
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