Mounting Bracket Service Kit
J019342006-07-20
GENERAL
Kit Number
53877-00A
Models
This kit is designed for 1994 and later FLHR, FLHT and FLHTC models with detachable backrests (Part Numbers 52805-97A or 52933-97A) and/or docking kit (Part Number 53450-97) installed.
NOTE
A Service Manual for your model motorcycle is available from a Harley-Davidson Dealer.
Kit Contents
See Figure 3 and Table 1.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 1. Note position of mounting brackets (1). Remove old mounting brackets and discard.
NOTE
On 1997-2000 models, the air fittings are installed to the two mounting holes on the right-hand right side bracket.
On 2003 and later models, the single air fitting is installed to mounting hole on the left-hand side bracket.
2. See Figure 2. Install new mounting brackets from kit on each side of the motorcycle using new locknuts as follows:
a. Use the 5/16-18 x 1 inch screws (5) in the upper two holes with 2 chrome washers (3) placed between the mounting bracket and the saddlebag support at each of the two locations. Install a 5/16-18 flange locknut (2) behind the screw that does not screw into a weld nut. Tighten to 15-19 ft-lbs (20-26 Nm).
b. On each side, install a 1/4-20 x 7/8 inch screw (9) through the bottom hole of the mounting bracket and the saddlebag bracket as shown, with a chrome washer (3) placed between the mounting bracket and the saddlebag bracket. Tighten to 10-14 ft-lbs (13.5-19.0 Nm). On 1997-2002 models, install the air line fittings to the lowest two holes drilled in the right side bracket. On 2003 and later models, install the single air line fitting to the lower front hole drilled on the left side bracket.
c. See Figure 2. On each side, attach docking points (6) in their proper location on mounting bracket with 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 in. buttonhead screws (7), washers (3) and locknuts (8) but leave locknuts slightly loose so docking points can be adjusted for proper fit. On 1997and later models, the docking point will attach through the front hole of the mounting bracket as shown. On 1994-1996 models, the docking point will attach through the rear hole of the mounting bracket.
d. Place detachable passenger backrest into docking points as described in the Backrest Instruction Sheet. Make sure that the forward notches of the sideplates are pushed completely into the forward docking points, then tighten the rear docking points securely to 45-47 ft/lbs (61.0-64.0 Nm).
Figure 1. Position of Mounting Brackets (Right Side Shown)
1Mounting bracket (right)
2Locknuts, flange
3Chrome washer
4Spacers (not shown)
5Screws, 5/16-18 x 1.0 inch
6Docking point
7Screws, buttonhead 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 inch
8Locknut (behind bracket)
9Screw, 1/4 x 7/8 inch
10Airlines
11Bracket hole (1994-1996 models)
Figure 2. Installation on 1997-2002 models (Right Side Shown)
Reinstalling Mounting Brackets when using FLHR Rear Docking Kit (53746-97A)
  1. Perform Steps 1 and 2 above, but the eight chrome washers between the mounting bracket and the fender support are replaced with the V-shaped bracket from the Rear Docking Kit. Refer back to the Instruction Sheet provided with the Rear Docking Kit Number 53746-97A when reinstalling docking points.
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 3. Service Parts: Mounting Bracket Service Kit
Table 1. Service Parts Table
Item
Description (Quantity)
Part Number
1
Bracket, mounting, left
53758-96C
2
Bracket, mounting, right
53759-96B
3
Locknut, flange, 5/16-18 (2) (not shown)
7531
4
Locknut, nylon insert, 3/8-16 (2) (not shown)
7667