Hey everyone, so I’ve been messing around with my bike lately, and I thought I’d share my experience with adding a sissy bar. It’s not as complicated as it might seem, and I think it really adds to the bike’s look and functionality.
First off, I started by looking around at different sissy bars. There are so many out there! I saw detachable ones, fixed ones, and even some that just bolt on. I needed something that would give my passenger some extra support and also let me strap on a bag for longer rides. I don’t like saddlebags, so a sissy bar seemed like a good alternative. Plus, I think they look pretty cool.
After doing some digging, I figured out that taller sissy bars (like 25-30 inches) are better if you’re riding with a passenger a lot or if you need to carry stuff. Since I do both, I opted for a taller one. I also noticed that while most sissy bars are kind of universal, the mounting brackets are what make them specific to your bike model. So, I made sure to find a bar I liked and then looked for the right brackets from the same manufacturer.
The installation process wasn’t too bad. I started by removing the seat to get a better view of where the sissy bar would attach. Then, I carefully positioned the mounting brackets and bolted them on. It took some fiddling to get everything aligned just right, but once the brackets were in place, attaching the sissy bar itself was a breeze. I just slid it onto the brackets and secured it with a few more bolts.
- Remove the seat to access the mounting points.
- Position and bolt on the mounting brackets.
- Align the sissy bar with the brackets.
- Slide the sissy bar onto the brackets and secure it.
Now that it’s all set up, I’m really happy with how it turned out. The sissy bar adds a lot of comfort for my passenger, and I can easily strap a bag to it for extra storage. It also gives the bike a more classic look, which I’m really digging. Overall, adding a sissy bar was a fun project, and it’s made a big difference in how I use and enjoy my bike. If you’re thinking about it, I’d say go for it! Just make sure you do your research and get the right parts for your specific bike.
