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Vineland, NJ United States | I would like to install the passenger backrest and would like to know best way to cut the trunk panel to accomodate the Vic backrest. Dremel? Hacksaw? etc. |
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| old used hacksaw blade. Nothing with hight rpm I'm thinking. I'm even thinking a wood burning hobby tool.
Lots of tape.
Am thinking of this dash trim that H-D sell its thin and slotted might give a nice finched edge. This is what it looks like I'm thinking dealer can be cheaper then ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/47-67-Knucklehead-Panhead-Shovelhead-DASH-P... |
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SF Bay Area | I used a band saw with a fine blade, after laying out the exact lines on masking tape. I sanded the edge with a small block of wood using 400 grit. |
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Grand Cane, LA | I used a coping saw with a stiff blade. As long as you take it slow, you'll do just fine. The rubber grommets will hide a good bit so it doesn't have to be perfectly smooth. |
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NE Florida Jacksonville | Ditto with the coping saw, just take your time and don't rush. |
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Vineland, NJ United States | can the rubber grommets be purchased separately? |
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| southjerseyrider - 2013-06-14 5:07 PM can the rubber grommets be purchased separately? Yes go to H-D dealer for a cheaper price |
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DeRidder, LA | I just put the template on and ran the Dremel on the lines. Don't over think it. |
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Grand Cane, LA | johnnyvision - 2013-06-14 6:43 PM
southjerseyrider - 2013-06-14 5:07 PM can the rubber grommets be purchased separately?? Yes go to?H-D dealer for a cheaper price ? ?
Huh?! As far as I know the factory backrest is bike specific, how would Harley have the rubber trim pieces?
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Best Way to Cut Trunk Panel