1. | See Figure 1. Locate inner channels (1) by rounded cuts (2) on one end. Lay inner channels side by side on a flat table with the cutout end flush with the edge. Verify that the cutouts face outside in opposite directions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2. | See Figure 2. Place the backrest support slide bars (1) inside the inner channels with the tapped holes on the cutout end of the inner channels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3. | Separate spacers by their length, two 5/16 inch, four 3/4 inch and six 1-1/16 inch. Set two 5/16 inch spacers aside, they will be used later. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
4. | Position the four 3/4 inch spacers (2) inside the backrest support slide bars. |
Figure 1. Orient Inner Channels
Figure 2. Position Backrest Slide Bars and Spacers
Figure 3. Install Threaded Rods
Figure 4. Install Outside Spacers
Figure 5. Position Outer Channels and Rack Supports | ||||||||||||||||||||||
5. | See Figure 3. Position two 1-1/16 inch spacers (1) between the two inner channels, front and rear. Slide threaded rods (2) through the holes in inner channels, backrest support slide bars and spacers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
6. | See Figure 4. Slide the four remaining 1-1/16 inch spacers (1) down each end of the rod (front and rear) until they contact the outboard side of the inner channels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
7. | See Figure 5. Start the outer channels (1) on the threaded rods so that the rod ends enter the outer channels about 1/4 inch. Make certain the ends of the outer channels are flush with the ends of the inner channels. (The holes in outer channels are not of equal distance from the ends.) Place rack supports (2) on rod ends inside outer channels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8. | Install lockwashers (3) and hex nuts (4) on rod ends and tighten finger-tight. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
9. | See Figure 6. Fasten backrest support (1) to backrest support slide bars using 3/8 inch hi-collar lockwashers (2) and 3/8-16 X 1 inch hex socket head screws (3). Tighten screws to 47 ft-lbs (64 Nm). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
10. | See Figure 7. Fasten license plate bracket (1) to rack supports (2) using 5/16-18 X 5/8 inch TORX® head screws (3). Tighten screws finger-tight. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11. | Install luggage rack on motorcycle by performing the following procedure. |
Figure 6. Attaching Backrest
Figure 7. Attaching License Bracket |
1. | See Figure 8. Raise lid of saddle bag on right side of vehicle. Remove two bail head studs within saddlebag to detach saddlebag from front (1) and rear (2) mounting brackets. Remove saddlebag from vehicle. |
Figure 8. Remove Saddlebag from Mounting Brackets | ||||||||||||
2. | See Figure 9. Loosen Phillips screw (1) from chrome frame tube cover (2). Loosen bolt (3) with flat washer (4) that secures saddlebag front mounting bracket (5) and passenger strap (6). |
Figure 9. Lossening Frame Tube Cover | ||||||||||||
3. | At rear of vehicle, remove bolts securing stock license plate bracket to rear frame tubing. Discard stock license plate bracket and retain the bolts for attaching the license plate bracket on the rack. | |||||||||||||
4. | Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on left side of motorcycle. NOTE Be careful that you do not scratch paint on rear fender while mounting rack assembly. | |||||||||||||
5. | See Figure 10. Locate two 5/16-18 X 1 inch TORX screws (2) and two 5/16 inch long spacers (3). Place spacers on screws. | |||||||||||||
6. | Position rack assembly (1) so threaded bosses on rack supports are aligned with frame mounting holes. | |||||||||||||
7. | Loosely install two bolts (4) and spacers (3) to fasten rack to frame. | |||||||||||||
8. | Install stock screws (2) to secure license plate bracket to frame (5). Tighten screws to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm). See Figure 11. If a gap exists between the license plate bracket (14) and the rear frame tubing, it will be necessary to insert spacer (21), Part Number 53386-01 between the bracket and the tube and install using the screws (22), Part Number 4017 from the kit. Tighten screws to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm). If no gap exists, install by re-using the stock bolts. | |||||||||||||
9. | See Figure 10. Tighten (with T40 TORX socket driver) TORX screw (2) to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm). Repeat for left side. | |||||||||||||
10. | Slide backrest support (6) to desired position and reach under rack and tighten the four nuts on the threaded rods to 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm). | |||||||||||||
11. | See Figure 7. Reach under rack and tighten the two TORX head screws (3) holding license plate bracket (1) to rack supports (2) to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm). | |||||||||||||
12. | Remove protective backing from red reflector and install reflector on black reflector holder. |
Figure 10. Installing Rack Assembly | ||||||||||||
13. | Center reflector assembly on rear fender midway between tail lamp and fender tip light. Mark location with a grease pencil. | |||||||||||||
14. | Remove protective backing from one side of double-stick tape and install double-stick tape on black reflector holder. | |||||||||||||
15. | Remove protective backing from other side of double-stick tape and install reflector assembly in location marked in Step 13. | |||||||||||||
16. | See Figure 9. Tighten Phillips screw (1) securing chrome frame tube cover (2). Lightly tighten bolt (3), with flat washer (4) that secures saddlebag front mounting bracket (5) and passenger strap (6). | |||||||||||||
17. | See Figure 8. Place saddlebag on right side of vehicle. Install two bail head studs within saddlebag to attach saddlebag to front (1) and rear (2) mounting brackets. Move front mounting bracket as needed so its hole is aligned with saddlebag front hole. | |||||||||||||
18. | Tighten bolt (with flat washer) that secures saddlebag front mounting bracket and passenger strap. | |||||||||||||
19. | Repeat Steps 16 through 18 on left side. NOTE Backrest pads are available at any Harley-Davidson dealer. The backrest support can be easily removed as it is secured with two fasteners. |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number | Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number | |
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1 | Screw, TORX socket, 5/16-18 x 1 inch (2) | 3684 | 12 | Support, right hand | 53382-97 | |
2 | Screw, TORX socket, 5/16-18 x 5/8 inch (2) | 3676 | 13 | Support, left hand | 53383-97 | |
3 | Threaded rod (2) | 53330-94 | 14 | License plate bracket | 53384-97A | |
4 | Outer channel, left hand | 53343-97 | 15 | Reflector assembly (not shown) | 59251-90 | |
5 | Inner channel, left hand | 53344-97 | 16 | Spacer, 5/16 inch long (2) | 61135-57 | |
6 | Inner channel, Right hand | 53345-97 | 17 | Lockwasher, 5/16 inch I.D. (4) | 7041 | |
7 | Outer channel, Right hand | 53346-97 | 18 | Lockwasher, 3/8 inch I.D. (2) | 7045 | |
8 | Spacer, tube, slide bar, 3/4 inch long (4) | 53348-97 | 19 | Nut, hex, 5/16-18 (4) | 7748W | |
9 | Slide bar, backrest support (2) | 53351-97 | 20 | Screw, hex socket head 3/8-16 x 1 inch (2) | 861A | |
10 | Spacer, tube, channel, 1-1/16 inch long (6) | 53380-97 | 21 | Spacer, 1/4 inch long (2) | 53386-01 | |
11 | Backrest support | 53381-97 | 22 | Screw, hex head, 5/16-18 x 1 inch (2) | 4017 |