RIDER BACKREST MOUNTING HARDWARE KIT
J047332018-01-12
GENERAL
Kit Number
52589-09A
Models
For model fitment information, see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).
Additional Parts Required
WARNINGRider and passenger safety depend upon the correct installation of this kit. Use the appropriate service manual procedures. If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do not have the correct tools, have a Harley-Davidson dealer perform the installation. Improper installation of this kit could result in death or serious injury. (00333b)
NOTE
This instruction sheet references service manual information. A service manual for this year/model motorcycle is required for this installation. One is available from a Harley-Davidson dealer.
INSTALLATION
| 1. | Remove seat according to the instructions in the service manual. | |||||||||||
| 2. | Remove the Electronic Control Module (ECM) caddy/battery cover by removing two screws. | |||||||||||
| 3. | See Figure 1 and Figure 2 for the mounting locations of the brackets. NOTE Some seats may limit the fore/aft mounting location of the backrest bracket. | |||||||||||
| 4. | See Figure 3 and Table 1. Remove plastic protective cap and locknut from stud. Leave the small plastic washer in place or the stud plate will fall out. With the backrest mounting bracket tab facing forward, attach the backrest mounting bracket (3) to stud plate with stock locknuts from the stud plate. | |||||||||||
| 5. | Tighten locknuts to. Torque: 6.8–10.8 N·m (5–8 ft-lbs) | |||||||||||
| 6. | Attach the front mounting bracket (6) to the frame crossmember using two flange screws (8) and flange nuts (7). Tighten to. Torque: 8.1 N·m (72 in-lbs) | |||||||||||
| 7. | Attach the bracket support (4) to the front mounting bracket (6) with screw (8) and nut (7). | |||||||||||
| 8. | Install screw (5) and nut (9) to bracket support and backrest tab. Tighten to. Torque: 20.3 N·m (15.0 ft-lbs) | 
Figure 1. Bracket Mounting Locations 
Figure 2. Backrest Mounted | ||||||||||
| WARNING After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00070b) | ||||||||||||
| 9. | Install the ECM caddy/battery cover using two screws previously removed. Tighten to. Torque: 8.1–10.8 N·m (6–8 ft-lbs) | |||||||||||
| 10. | Install seat according to service manual instructions. | |||||||||||
| 11. | Hold slit between rider and passenger seat open. On rider backrest, compress backrest rods and spring. Insert rods into backrest mounting bracket. |
Backrest Pad Adjustment
- Adjust fore/aft position of backrest pad. Use 3/16 inch hex wrench to adjust set screw that is accessible through eyelet opening on rear of pad. If possible, do not remove set screw because it is difficult to install.
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 3. Service Parts: Rider Backrest
Table 1. Service Parts
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
Backrest Kit | ||
1 | Compression spring | 10406 |
2 | Backrest | Sold Separately |
Mounting Hardware Kit | ||
3 | Backrest mounting bracket | 52567-93D |
4 | Support bracket | 52585-09 |
5 | Bolt, 5/16-18 x 5/8 inch | 3546 |
6 | Front mounting bracket | 52590-09 |
7 | Flange nut (3) | 7716 |
8 | Flange screw (3) | 3574 |
9 | Locking flange nut | 7531 |