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
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 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
| 1. | See Figure 2. Remove seat pillion (1) and seat (2). See service manual. | 
Figure 2. Seat |
REMOVE
NOTE
Tail light harness and latch cable are attached to handhold base with cable straps.
| 1. | See Figure 3. Remove handhold base screws (3). | |
| 2. | See Figure 4. Remove tail light (3). a. Disconnect tail light connector (5) b. See Figure 3. Remove screws (1). | |
| 3. | See 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. | |
| 5. | See Figure 4. Remove seat latch (6). a. See Figure 3. Remove seat latch screws (2). | |
| 6. | See 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.
| 1. | See 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. | 
Figure 6. Tail Section |
INSTALL
| 1. | See Figure 4. Install seat latch (6). a. See Figure 7. Install seat latch screws (3). Tighten. Torque: 8–10 N·m (5.9–7.4 ft-lbs) Seat latch screws | |
| 2. | See Figure 4. Install tail light (3). a. See 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. | See Figure 4. Route seat latch cable and tail light harness. Secure with new cable straps (2). | |
| 4. | See 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. | See 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). a. Loosely install screws (4, 5). b. See 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. See Figure 8. Tighten screws (4, 5). Torque: 34–38 N·m (25.1–28.0 ft-lbs) Mounting bracket screws | |
| 7. | See Figure 10. Install handhold (2). a. Loosely install screws (1) on both sides. b. See 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. 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
| 1. | See 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. |