ROAD KING CONSOLE KIT
J034342007-08-07
GENERAL
Kit Number
71306-04
Models
For model fitment information, please see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).
REMOVAL
| 1. | Remove seat. See Owner's Manual for instructions. | |||||
 WARNINGTo prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery cable before proceeding. (00048a) | ||||||
| 2. | Remove bolt and negative battery cable (black) from battery's negative (-) terminal. | |||||
| 3. | Carefully cut the anchored cable strap securing main harness bundle, instrument console conduit and fuel vapor vent tube to the left side of the frame backbone. | 
Figure 1. Removing Console From Fuel Tank | ||||
| 4. | See Figure 1. Remove acorn nut (1) and screw (2) from instrument console. Save acorn nut and screw for later installation. | |||||
| 5. | Lay a clean shop towel on the forward part of the rear fender. | |||||
| 6. | Raise the instrument console and bend back the flexible clamp on the canopy to release the main harness conduit. Depress button on socket side and remove fuel level sender/fuel pump connector, 3-place mini- Deutsch. | |||||
| 7. | Lay the instrument console upside down on the shop towel. NOTE See Figure 2 for Steps 8-14. | |||||
| 8. | Bend back the flexible metal clips (4) to free the main harness conduit from the bottom of the console. | |||||
| 9. | Disconnect the main harness from the speedometer connector (9), indicator lights connector (7), and ignition switch connector (11). | |||||
| 10. | Gently pry the three latches (2) upward to release the lock ring (1) from the back of the speedometer (8). | |||||
| 11. | Remove the speedometer from the top side of console. | |||||
| 12. | Remove the reset switch (3) from the console. | |||||
| 13. | Remove the gasket from the console speedometer bore and save for later installation. | |||||
| 14. | Remove four screws (10) and ignition switch (5) from console. Discard screws and save ignition switch for later installation. |
| 1 | Lock ring |
| 2 | Latch (3) |
| 3 | Reset switch |
| 4 | Flexible clip |
| 5 | Ignition switch |
| 6 | Plastic clip |
| 7 | Indicator lights connector |
| 8 | Speedometer |
| 9 | Speedometer connector |
| 10 | Screw (4) |
| 11 | Ignition switch connector |
Figure 2. Underside of Console
INSTALLATION
NOTE
See Figure 4 for Steps 15-24.
| 15. | Lubricate the groove in the rubber speedometer gasket with isopropyl alcohol or glass cleaner. Place the gasket into position around the console speedometer bore. | |||||||||
| 16. | From the top side of the console, feed the speedometer into the gasket. Lubricate the gasket with isopropyl alcohol or glass cleaner, if necessary. The speedometer should fit snugly against the gasket without movement. | |||||||||
| 17. | Turn the console over. Place the lock ring (5) from the kit over the back of the speedometer aligning the two slots with the console bosses. Press the latches down until they lock into position. | |||||||||
| 18. | Install ignition switch into console with four screws (9) from kit. Tighten screws alternately to 2.3–3.4 N·m (20–30 in-lbs). | |||||||||
| 19. | Install indicator lights assembly into the console as follows: a. Place assembly into position in console engaging four paddles in slots of indicator light assembly. b. While pushing down on assembly with thumbs, push up on the lens on the outboard side of the console until the assembly fits snugly. | |||||||||
| 20. | Install console mounting bracket (6) to console with two screws (9). | |||||||||
| 21. | Install reset switch into the side of the console. | |||||||||
| 22. | Install console trim (11) to the bottom of the console (1). | |||||||||
| 23. | Connect main wiring harness to the speedometer, indicator lights assembly, and ignition switch. | |||||||||
| 24. | Tape over the old bracket mount with electrical tape. NOTE See Figure 3 for Steps 25-27. | 
Figure 3. Installing Console Mounting Bracket | ||||||||
| 25. | Remove and discard the three rearward top plate mounting screws. | |||||||||
| 26. | Place bracket mount (3) on top plate and align holes. Insert three screws (1) into bracket mount and hand tighten each screw until the plastic seal seats into hole. Before tightening further, ensure each plastic seal has cleanly entered hole and not become caught on the hole?s edge. Starting with hole (A), tighten the screw to 2–2.7 N·m (18–24 in-lbs) while observing the seal for proper seating. Repeat with screw in hole (B) and then the screw in hole (C). Examine each plastic seal, ensuring it is properly seated in the hole. | |||||||||
| 27. | Install the stud (2) from kit to the slot in the mount bracket. NOTE See Figure 4 for Steps 28-32. | |||||||||
| 28. | Route wires to the side of the old mounting bracket. | |||||||||
| 29. | Install console insert (2) to instrument panel (1). | |||||||||
| 30. | Align the hole in console with mounting stud and install console assembly over the stud. Install acorn nut to stud. Tighten acorn nut to 5.7–10.2 N·m (50–90 in-lbs). | |||||||||
| 31. | Attach console bracket (6) to motorcycle using the screw from Step 4. Tighten screw to 20–27 N·m (15–20 ft-lbs). | |||||||||
| 32. | Insert bolt through battery negative cable (black) into threaded hole of battery negative (-) terminal. Tighten to 6.8–10.9 N·m (60–96 in-lbs). NOTE Harley-Davidson Wear Pad, Part Number 66055-93, can be purchased and installed over the lower portion of the console to prevent scuffing of the chrome below the seat. The wear pad can be trimmed to match the shape of the console. If the seat extends up over the lower portion of the console and the wear pad is not installed, scuffing and scratching of the chrome below the seat may occur. | |||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||||
| 33. | Install seat. See Owner's Manual for instructions. |
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 4. Service Parts: Road King Console Kit
Table 1. Service Parts: Road King Console Kit
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number | Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Instrument panel | 60963-04 | 7 | Bracket mount | Not Sold Separately | |
2 | Insert, console | 71293-04 | 8 | Stud | 3335 | |
3 | Housing assembly with LED lights | 68892-00 | 9 | Screw (6) | 2501A | |
4 | Bezel, housing assembly | 68893-00 | 10 | Example | 1311D | |
5 | Lock ring | 67341-04 | 11 | Console Trim | 71010-04 | |
6 | Bracket, console mount | 67487-04 | ||||