Getting passenger backrest off

1960lespaul · 05-29-2017, 01:38 AM

Sorry for the newbie question but I did do a search first!! The space between the Nomad hard bags and backrest bracket is tight. I bought my bike used and the tool bag is missing. Was there a stubby hex key wrench in there? I am guessing that is what I will need. I looked around for some but mostly mail order. Anyone know of any hardware chains that stock them? I'll look some more.

Peg · 05-29-2017, 01:42 AM

Take the bags off first, it's only two bolts?

1960lespaul · 05-29-2017, 01:50 AM

I did think of that. That just seems to be a pain but I suppose since I ride solo 95% of the time it isn't a big deal but my kids like to go for rides in the subdivision. Was looking for a faster alternative.

1960lespaul · 05-29-2017, 04:11 AM

Actually now that I have removed everything that wasn't too bad. The stubby hex wrenches might help but I think the bolts are too long anyway.

scooter1600 · 05-29-2017, 08:14 PM

replace the hard bag bolts with eye bolts.
no tool needed then
15sec job each side

1960lespaul · 05-30-2017, 12:46 AM

Good idea!!!

05-29-2017, 01:38 AM	#1
1960lespaul Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Crestwood, Ky. Posts: 29	Getting passenger backrest off Sorry for the newbie question but I did do a search first!! The space between the Nomad hard bags and backrest bracket is tight. I bought my bike used and the tool bag is missing. Was there a stubby hex key wrench in there? I am guessing that is what I will need. I looked around for some but mostly mail order. Anyone know of any hardware chains that stock them? I'll look some more. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-29-2017, 01:42 AM	#2
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	Take the bags off first, it's only two bolts? __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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05-29-2017, 08:14 PM	#5
scooter1600 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sale Australia Posts: 157	replace the hard bag bolts with eye bolts. no tool needed then 15sec job each side __________________ 2005 Nomad 1600 Cobra tru duals Dobec EJK 2.5/3.5/1.5/6/2.5/3.5 Cadmad / K&N + original intact Progresive 412HD / Front springs also Darkside rear tire 36psi 195/55/16 Towbar/ classic trailer Penrite HPR15 diesel oil Led lights front and back Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-29-2017, 01:50 AM	#3
1960lespaul Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Crestwood, Ky. Posts: 29	I did think of that. That just seems to be a pain but I suppose since I ride solo 95% of the time it isn't a big deal but my kids like to go for rides in the subdivision. Was looking for a faster alternative.
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05-29-2017, 04:11 AM	#4
1960lespaul Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Crestwood, Ky. Posts: 29	Actually now that I have removed everything that wasn't too bad. The stubby hex wrenches might help but I think the bolts are too long anyway.
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05-30-2017, 12:46 AM	#6
1960lespaul Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Crestwood, Ky. Posts: 29	Good idea!!!
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