How to install Sissy Bar ??

[Badbob]

The original bolts are M8x62 Not a standard bolt size. It's also a washer head which can be difficult to find. You can use a standard hex head with a washer but it is a bit more of a challenge to get into the hole. The bolts for the sissy bar are a bit longer to allow for the sissy bar and the large washer/spacer that comes in the mounting kit.

If you did not get a kit, you will need some bolts and washers. The bolts are M8x70 but an M8x75 should work with the right washers. The washer/spacer that comes with the kit is quite thick and you probably will not be able to find an exact replacement. Use stainless steel fender washers and stack them to get the right thickness. You could use stainless steel bolts if you if you are worried about rust. If you are planing to use the sissy bar to carry cargo you might want to consider going to a higher strength bolt. Mounting the sissy bar without the factory kit is not an exact science. You may do a bit of trial and error or some cuting and filing to get it right.

If you go to a store and buy your bolts do not let the sales person talk you into using SAE bolts. If you do you will not be able to use your nice chrome acorn nuts and you will have to add some more wrenches to your tool kit.

If you don't have a good place to get metric bolts try BoltDepot. They also have chrome bolts.

I think an M10 bolt might work if you want something a little stronger.

A deep offset box end wrench is a great help when installing or removing the fender bolts.