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[Fed68]

Bracket is removed.  Now move to the other side and repeat the same process.

[Fed68]

Oops.  Here is a picture with the bracket off the mount that goes to the bike.

[Fed68]

First step in putting it all back together.  The bracket from the other side is bolted to the mount.  As you can see it is facing the opposite direction from stock.

[Fed68]

Here is this side all reassembled.  As others have already said, I also think this even looks better.

[Fed68]

Here is the last picture.  The other side is reassmbled.  As you can see I had a highway bar bag that I now can not use.  I've actually only it once since I got it so it is not a big loss to me.

One thing I forgot to mention is that I reapplied a little lock tight to the bolt before putting it back in.

[9 1/2 Beers]

I've been trying to understand this, I thank you Fed68 for the detailed pic's and explanation.

 I myself have hit my calfs more then once.

 What I don't understand is why don't you just loose both bolts and turn the bracket clockwise or counter clockwise depending on which side you are working to the position desired ?

Marty

[Harley Guy]

I've been trying to understand this, I thank you Fed68 for the detailed pic's and explanation.

 I myself have hit my calfs more then once.

 What I don't understand is why don't you just loose both bolts and turn the bracket clockwise or counter clockwise depending on which side you are working to the position desired ?

Marty

The threading on the braket only swivels 45 degrees - straight up and down the a straight horizen position. It is due to the teeth on the bracket.

[1abastarsmda]

I've been trying to understand this, I thank you Fed68 for the detailed pic's and explanation.

 I myself have hit my calfs more then once.

 What I don't understand is why don't you just loose both bolts and turn the bracket clockwise or counter clockwise depending on which side you are working to the position desired ?

Marty

That would be my question also, after looking at what we are doing here.

[Eqcons]

That would be my question also, after looking at what we are doing here.

Cos they are sided, and cannot turn through 180 degrees.

Jim

[9 1/2 Beers]

The threading on the braket only swivels 45 degrees - straight up and down the a straight horizen position. It is due to the teeth on the bracket.

 That explains it  , Thank you Harley guy

Marty

[DICKW]

And I think that should answer all the questions. I am glad someone posted those pics, I thought it was too simple of a mod to post pics.
I will remember next time when someone asks for pics to do so.

[Fed68]

And I think that should answer all the questions. I am glad someone posted those pics, I thought it was too simple of a mod to post pics.
I will remember next time when someone asks for pics to do so.

I actually hesitated posting the pictures myself, but I know how "seeing" what someone is talking about is always helpful for me.  I'm glad they helped.  Plus it actually gave me something to contribute to the site as I always feel like I'm taking rather than giving something.

[1abastarsmda]

Has anyone actually tried this with a passenger yet?  I just switched mine around and I have a bad feeling "there's gonna be some splainin' to do Lucy".  I just have a feeling the little ladies are going to be resting the back of their legs on the saddlebag guards and it won't feel to good after about 5 seconds or less.

Anyone doing this procedure, remember what someone said above about hammering the allen tool into the head before trying to break it loose.  If you don't get it in there real good, you may round out the hole.  I wouldn't even have attempted to go further if I didn't have allen head sockets that I could hammer in there good.

[1abastarsmda]

It sure does look a lot better with those passenger boards moved.  When I went back to the garage to look at the bike again, I noticed what appeared to be dirt on the top of my exhaust pipe, under where the floorboard used to be.  I tried to clean it off, and it doesn't clean off.  I tried my normal cleaner, alcohol, and goof off.  It's hard and rough and it appears to scrape off with my thumbnail.  Could it be wax that I didn't get off and now it's baked on there?  What do I use to remove it?  If it's wax, maybe a wax remover?  I don't want to scratch my exhaust with my thumbnail, especially in such a visible area.

[DICKW]

It sure does look a lot better with those passenger boards moved.  When I went back to the garage to look at the bike again, I noticed what appeared to be dirt on the top of my exhaust pipe, under where the floorboard used to be.  I tried to clean it off, and it doesn't clean off.  I tried my normal cleaner, alcohol, and goof off.  It's hard and rough and it appears to scrape off with my thumbnail.  Could it be wax that I didn't get off and now it's baked on there?  What do I use to remove it?  If it's wax, maybe a wax remover?  I don't want to scratch my exhaust with my thumbnail, especially in such a visible area.

You can spray some oven cleaner on the exhaust works very well with stubborn spots.
Just be careful not to get it on the paint. Let stand a few minutes and wipe off. Re apply if necessary.

And yes I ran 350 miles last sun with this mod and the wife seemed to be ok with it. More miles will tell the story.