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[24v]

I have only heard of one other person with this issue, and it was handled by adjusting the guard.  I know you can get that much adjustment out of the guard, but it sounds like CVOSE Breakout has his mind made up, so I got nothing else.  Good luck.

[CVOSE Breakout]

Thanks. I have tried the belt guard as you suggested 24v but it has no adjustment at all. Maybe mines different to yours, and the other guy you mentined. And maybe bum stops are different too. 

I thought about elongating the holes to lower it but the gap between the belt guard and the actual belt is only 1/4". Unfortunately its not enough to remedy the problem. As previously mentioned, I won't be riding slammed but was more concerned that the fitment on all breakouts should be the same.

Not broken, just bent!

[24v]

Just take it off then.  Looks better without it anyways.  Show off that sweet chrome pulley. 

[cambo]

Dave,

I grabbed the two pictures and put them side by side (attached below). Two things I need to point out:

1. CVO BO looks better in its God intended black and silver!    (Sorry - couldn't resist)

2. The swing arm on your bike seems to swing more - admittedly this is not exactly apples and apples because of camera angle/lens type. But still, it's worth noting that the difference in the swing angle seems to be close to an inch.

Cam

[24v]

If you raise the bike up all the way and look up in there with a flashlight you should be able to see the rubber bump stop.  It is behind where the fender struts bolt to the frame.  Maybe his is missing, and the fender to guard contact is stopping it from going any lower?
If you truly cannot get the guard to move, and the bump stop is in place, I guess you could space the bump stop out a little to keep the bike higher when lowered all the way down?

[24v]

The bump stop is #10 on this diagram.
http://www.cyclecityltd.com/oempartfinder.htm#/Harley-Davidson%C2%AE/FXSBSE_TD_CUSTOM_VEHICLE_OPS_SOFTAIL_BREAKOUT_%282013%29/FORK%2c_REAR_%26_SHOCK_ABSORBERS/99458-13A\TD/99458-13A\FORK|~REAR\TD

[cambo]

OK, here I go again (please remember the disclaimer about me being a software geek): If the bump stop is there already, couldn't Dave add some spacers to it and make it bumpier? (I know - what is it with me and spacers?)

Just thinking outside the box here because as someone who suffers from a severe case of OCD, if this was happening on my bike I couldn't just leave it alone and I suspect Dave might be a fellow sufferer.

[24v]

Yeah, he could add spacers/washers I think, if the studs are long enough.  Probably not a whole bunch, but maybe 1/8" or something.

[CVOSE Breakout]

Thanks guys. When I first noticed the problem I checked to make sure the bum stop was there. Spacers are probably a good, and probably the only option. And you're right, I am a fellow sufferer. Haven't had a look how the bum stop comes off but assuming I don't have to drop the wheel and only have to remove battery etc. to get to bolts. I can see me needing more medicine soon.

Cheers guys.

[CVOSE Breakout]

The bump stop is #10 on this diagram.
http://www.cyclecityltd.com/oempartfinder.htm#/Harley-Davidson%C2%AE/FXSBSE_TD_CUSTOM_VEHICLE_OPS_SOFTAIL_BREAKOUT_%282013%29/FORK%2c_REAR_%26_SHOCK_ABSORBERS/99458-13A\TD/99458-13A\FORK|~REAR\TD

Thanks 24v, couldnt open link earlier but did just now. Shouldn't be too much trouble spacing it. Famous last words though hey?
Dave

[05Train]

My Shotgun showed up today.  A few questions for those who have installed them...

- Does the rear tire need to come off?  My bike is an '05, so I've got to tap the existing holes in the transmission.  Looks like I can get to it with the tire on, but...

- I'll be doing this on a table lift with a jack under the frame.  I'm guessing I'll need a way to block the rear wheel up, or will I be able to compensate by raising/lowering the jack?

- I'll be drilling the console for the switches.  Anyone gone that route?

I installed the Progressives 5 or 6 years ago, and I don't remember it being that bad of a job.  I can't imagine this is much worse (other than running the compressor line and the power.


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[cambo]

My Shotgun showed up today.  A few questions for those who have installed them...

- Does the rear tire need to come off?  No

My bike is an '05, so I've got to tap the existing holes in the transmission.  Looks like I can get to it with the tire on, but...

- I'll be doing this on a table lift with a jack under the frame.  I'm guessing I'll need a way to block the rear wheel up, or will I be able to compensate by raising/lowering the jack? I used two jacks. One under the frame for the whole bike and one under the rear wheel to raise and lower it as needed.

- I'll be drilling the console for the switches.  Anyone gone that route? I did not.

I installed the Progressives 5 or 6 years ago, and I don't remember it being that bad of a job.  I can't imagine this is much worse (other than running the compressor line and the power. The part about the lines and the power was the easy part for me.


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Good luck!

[05Train]

Thanks Cam.

Started on it today and discovered that the bushings/grommets that the Progressives use are different from the stock ones.  And of course, no local dealer has them in stock, so I'll be waiting a week to finish things up.

I'd forgotten what a pain in the ass is is removing the splash guard with the rear tire on.  Shocks came off reasonably easily with a squirt or two of PB Blaster and a 4' breaker bar.  Had to run to the hardware store to get a bigger T-handle to tap the holes in the transmission, but that went relatively smoothly.  I had to move a bundle of wiring to get the compressor where it needed to be, and it's smack up against the oil drain line now, but I think that'll be ok.  I may yank it off and spray it black if I'm feeling zesty this week, but I don't think it looks bad as is.

Tomorrow I'll run the wiring and make all the connections, then bolt up the back side of the shock.  I'll have to figure out where to mount the relay, as I've got no room left under the seat.

All in all, not nearly as bad of a job as I'd thought, though it would have helped having the correct parts and tools.





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[cambo]

That's a real cool bike! It would be great if you can take/share pictures when done!

[05Train]

That's a real cool bike! It would be great if you can take/share pictures when done!

Thank you!

I got it all finished up today except for the missing bushings & grommets.  It was a stone-cold bastard getting the right rear shock bolt back in.  I'm assuming it'd be easier with the wider rear of the '06+ bikes.  The wiring's all done up, just need to re-tie some stuff on the lower right frame rail I had to relocate for the compressor.  I'm not crazy about the bends in the compressor line when the shock's in place, but no one seems to have an issue with it so I assume it'll be ok.  Gotta say it was a happy coincidence I had the Lowcat's muffler off for an unrelated job.  That gave me a ton more room (though the damn toolbox was in my way).







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