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Bayview
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll be installing a stock rear Z bracket to my 2002 M2 in an attempt to replace a V&H with a D&D.

My question is, how does the bracket attach to the swingarm?

The owners manual does not detail this. Are there spacers or rubber grommets that I need to get or does the bracket just bolt right onto the swingarm without spacers?

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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Ceejay
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 10:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There are some rubber well type nuts that fit into the swingarm block, you may still have them in there as I am assuming the V&H uses the same nuts to attach its mounting bracket.
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Ragnagwar
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's a parts pic for you, hope it helps. Can't give you any attachment advice though.

"Rag"
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Tripp
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

when i replaced my v&h the stock hardware was still there. two mounting bolts across from each other, huge pain in the keister to sock down. i remember using two box ends 13mm i believe. if your careful the rubber/metal bushing will stay in there (swingarm).
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Devdawg
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As Tripp said....once you get the V&H bracket off the Z-bracket bolts back in place...straight forward once you get the V&H piece off and start lining up the Z-bracket. It was a little bit of a Pain in the A## though, because it's such a tight fit...but not difficult at all.
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Bayview
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you guys for all your help and tips.

And Rag, that muffler diagram is great - thanks so much. I'm going to use it as my road map when I do this thing.

(get ready to sip your kool-aid) Once again, BadWeb has proven that the Buell community is by far the best and most supportive group of riders in the world.
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Ragnagwar
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 03:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bayview,

Here's the rest of the info for you. Don't know how the heck I forgot it the first time!

"Rags"
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Bayview
Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I installed the Z-bracket and it was no problem at all. Just a little uncomfortable fussing in such a tight space. It's a good thing I had two 1/2 inch wrenches. It would've been impossible without.

Thanks again for the tips. Hopefully, my dealership will get the D&D by the end of this week. My neighbors are going to love me.
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