TOP CASE MOUNTING KIT

941006222024-01-23

GENERAL INFORMATION

Table 1. General Information

Kits	Suggested Tools	Skill Level⁽¹⁾
53000800A	Safety Glasses, Torque Wrench

(1) Tightening to torque value or other moderate tools and techniques required

KIT CONTENTS

Figure 1. Kit Contents: Top Case Mounting

Table 2. Kit Contents: Top Case Mounting

Verify that all contents are present in the kit before installing or removing items from vehicle.
Item	Qty	Description	Part No.	Notes
1	4	Screw, shoulder M7	10500218
2	1	Compliance kit	53000902
3	1	Label, rack load	14003808
4	1	Top plate	53000850
5	1	Bumper	53000918
6	4	Nut, flat, M7	10100183
7	1	Screw, button head flange, M6 x 1.0-10	10201367	Not serviced individually
8	4	Screw, button head flange, M6 x 1.0-14	10201366
9	2	Hex flange screw, M8 x 30	10201294
10	2	Hex flange screw, M8 x 60	10201265
11	1	Mounting bracket	53000992

GENERAL

Models

For model fitment information, see the Parts and Accessories (P&A) Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com.

Verify that the most current version of the instruction sheet is used. It is available at: h-d.com/isheets

Contact Harley-Davidson Customer Support Center at 1-800-258-2464 (U.S. only) or 1-414-343-4056.

Installation Requirements

WARNING

Rider 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 the year and model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from:

A Harley-Davidson dealer.
H-D Service Information Portal, a subscription-based access available for most 2001 and newer models. For more information see Frequently ask questions about subscriptions.

PREPARE

Figure 2 Remove seat pillion (1) and seat (2). See service manual.

1	Pillion seat
2	Front Seat

Figure 2. Seat

REMOVE

NOTE

Tail light harness and latch cable are attached to handhold base with cable straps.

1.	Figure 3 Remove handhold base screws (3).
2.	Figure 4 Remove tail light (3). a. Disconnect tail light connector (5) b. Figure 3 Remove screws (1).
3.	Figure 4 Remove handhold(1) from handhold base (7). a. Remove handhold screw (4).
4.	NOTE To prepare the seat base, Steps 4, 5, and 6 only apply to vehicles from 2021 through 2023. Vehicles from 2024 and later will already have clearance holes in the seat base. Figure 4 Remove and discard cable straps (2).
5.	Figure 4 Remove seat latch (6). a. Figure 3 Remove seat latch screws (2).
6.	Figure 5 Drill clearance holes (1). a. Drill four pilot holes. Diameter: 3 mm (0.125 in) b. Drill four holes. Diameter: 20 mm (0.787 in)

1	Tail light screw (3)
2	Seat latch screw (2)
3	Handhold base screw (4)
4	Handhold
5	Handhold base

Figure 3. Hand Hold

1	Handhold
2	Cable strap (4)
3	Tail light
4	Handhold screw (5)
5	Tail light connector
6	Seat latch
7	Handhold base

Figure 4. Disassemble Handhold Base

1	20mm hole (4)

Figure 5. Handhold Base Holes

THREAD INSPECTION

NOTE

Pan America tail sections produced from 2021 into mid-year 2024 will have threaded rear spools.

Figure 6 Visually inspect for threads in rear spools of tail section.

a. Yes: Drill threads out with M10 drill bit. Deburr and clean as needed.

b. No: Move onto next step.

1	Rear spool

Figure 6. Tail Section

INSTALL

1.	Figure 4 Install seat latch (6). a. Figure 7 Install seat latch screws (3). Tighten. Torque: 8–10 N·m (5.9–7.4 ft-lbs) Seat latch screws
2.	Figure 4 Install tail light (3). a. Figure 7 Install tail light screws (2). Tighten. Torque: 7–9 N·m (5.2–6.6 ft-lbs) Tail light screws b. Connect tail light connector (5)
3.	Figure 4 Route seat latch cable and tail light harness. Secure with new cable straps (2).
4.	Figure 7 Install handhold base (1). a. Install handhold base screws (4). Tighten. Torque: 28.5–32.5 N·m (21.0–24.0 ft-lbs) Handhold base screws
5.	Figure 8 Install bumper (2) and screw (1) to mounting bracket (3). a. Tighten screw (1). Torque: 9–11.5 N·m (6.6–8.5 ft-lbs) Bumper screw
6.	NOTE Screws (4) will install from the bottom and thread into mounting bracket (3). Install mounting bracket (3). a. Loosely install screws (4, 5). b. Figure 9 Install handhold base to mounting bracket screws (5). Tighten. Torque: 9–11.5 N·m (6.6–8.5 ft-lbs) Handhold base to mounting bracket screws c. Figure 8 Tighten screws (4, 5). Torque: 34–38 N·m (25.1–28.0 ft-lbs) Mounting bracket screws
7.	Figure 10 Install handhold (2). a. Loosely install screws (1) on both sides. b. Figure 9 Install handhold base to handhold screws (4). c. Tighten all screws. Torque: 7–8 N·m (5.2–5.9 ft-lbs) Handhold screws
8.	NOTE Follow the torque specification for the top plate installation. The top case will have some side-to-side movement by design. Failure to follow instructions could result in damage to components. Figure 11 Install top plate. a. Install items 1-6 to top plate (9). b. Install flat nut (7). Tighten. Torque: 9.5–11 N·m (7.0–8.1 ft-lbs) Flat nuts c. Install top plate (9) to mounting bracket (8). d. Tighten screws (1). Torque: 9.5–11 N·m (7.0–8.1 ft-lbs) Top plate screws

1	Handhold base
2	Tail light screw (3)
3	Seat latch screw (2)
4	Handhold base screw (4)

Figure 7. Install Handhold Base

1	Screw
2	Bumper
3	Mounting bracket
4	M8 x 60 Screw (2)
5	M8 x 30 Screw (2)
6	Handhold base

Figure 8. Mounting Bracket

1	Mounting bracket
2	Bumper
3	Screw
4	Handhold base to handhold screw (2)
5	Handhold base to mounting bracket screw (2)

Figure 9. Rear Mounting Screws

1	Screw (2)
2	Handhold
3	Handhold base

Figure 10. Handhold

1	Screw (4)
2	Flat washer (4)
3	Plastic washer (4)
4	Plastic slide (8)
5	Plastic washer (4)
6	Custom washer (4)
7	Flat nut (4)
8	Mounting bracket
9	Top plate

Figure 11. Top Plate Hardware

COMPLETE

Figure 2 Install seat (2) and seat pillion (1). After installing seat, pull up on seat to verify that it is secure. See service manual.