CHROME REAR SADDLEBAG GUARD KIT
J046562011-12-12
GENERAL
Kit Number
49282-09B
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
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 your model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from a Harley-Davidson dealer.
Kit Contents
See Figure 3 and Table 1.
REMOVAL
  1. Remove saddlebags from motorcycle following the instructions in the service manual.
  2. See Figure 3. Remove grab strap screw and washer (G). Remove grab strap (H). Remove seat following the instructions in the service manual.
  3. If equipped, remove seat bumper (O) and screw (N).
  4. Remove left and right side covers (located in front of saddlebags) by removing screw from bottom of side cover. Save hardware and side covers for final assembly.
  5. Support muffler assembly with a block of wood or other suitable method.
  6. See Figure 3. Remove the screws (F) securing saddlebag support to muffler supports.
  7. Remove bolt (J) and nut (M). Save bolt (J) for installation. Discard nut (M).
  8. Remove screws (B, K and C) and nut (E). Save screws (B and C) for installation. Discard nut (E) and screw (K).
  9. Remove stud receptacle (I) and save for installation.
  10. See Figure 1. Remove antenna bracket (1), mounting fasteners (2), antenna mounting nut (5), washer (4) and antenna adapter (3). Save the antenna and hardware, discard the bracket.
  11. Remove support (D) and discard.
  12. Repeat Steps 1 through 9 for other side.
1Antenna bracket
2Bracket mounting fastener (2)
3Antenna adapter
4Washer
5Nut
Figure 1. Remove Antenna and Bracket
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 3. Install the rear saddlebag support mounting screw (B) through the air suspension bracket (A) and saddlebag support (7). Install screw finger-tight.
2. Install bolt (J) and nut (10). Tighten finger-tight.
3. Install stud receptacle (I) into saddlebag support (7).
4. See Figure 2. Install antenna bracket with hardware (removed earlier).
5. Install new forward saddlebag guard (1 or 2) onto saddlebag support (7).
6. Install screw (4) and nut (3). Tighten finger-tight.
7. Secure forward saddlebag guard with upper bolt (5) and lower bolt (C) with nut (6). Tighten finger-tight.
8. Tighten the forward guard upper screw (5) to 43–49 N·m (32–36 ft-lbs).
9. Tighten the lower screw (C) and nut (6) to 43–49 N·m (32–36 ft-lbs).
10. Tighten saddlebag support screw (4) and nut (3) to 8–11 N·m (70–100 in-lbs).
11. Tighten the rear saddlebag support mounting screw (B) to 20–27 N·m (15–20 ft-lbs).
12. Tighten fender bracket screw (J) and nut (10) to 20–27 N·m (15–20 ft-lbs).
13. Install muffler with screws (F) and remove wooden support. Tighten screws to 10.8–16.3 N·m (96–144 in-lbs).
14. Repeat all steps for opposite side of vehicle.
15. Install seat and grab strap (H). Tighten grab strap screw (G) to 16.3–20.3 N·m (12–15 ft-lbs).
16. Install left and right side covers with original hardware.
WARNING
If Equipped: Front and/or rear guards are not intended to provide protection from bodily injury in a collision with another vehicle or any other object. (00022d)
17. Install saddlebags with the original hardware following the instructions in the service manual.
1Antenna base assembly
2Antenna mast
3Locknut (2)
4Lockwasher
5Antenna mounting bracket (purchased separately)
6TORX screw (2)
7Saddlebag rear support bracket
Figure 2. Antenna Mounting Bracket
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 3. Service Parts: Saddlebag Guard Kit (Left Side Shown)
Table 1. Service Parts Table
Item
Description (Quantity)
Part Number
1
Forward guard, right
49176-09
2
Forward guard, left
49187-09
3
Locknut, 1/4-20
7686
4
Screw, 1/4-20
3601
5
Screw, TORX
4924
6
Locknut, 3/8-16
7601
7
Saddlebag support, left
49194-09
8
Saddlebag support, right
90781-09
9
Antenna bracket (not shown)
76516-09
10
Nut
7531
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit:
A
Air suspension mounting bracket
B
Rear saddlebag support mounting screw
C
Lower saddlebag guard screw
D
Saddlebag support
E
Lower saddlebag guard nut
F
Muffler screw (2)
G
Grab strap mounting hardware
H
Grab strap
I
Stud receptacle
J
Stock screw
K
Stock screw
L
Stock fender bracket
M
Nut
N
Screw (2)
O
Seat bumper (2)