REAR DETACHABLE DOCKING KIT
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Table 1. General Information
Kits | Suggested Tools | Skill Level(1) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
53804-06 | Safety Glasses, Torque Wrench |   | 1 hour |
(1) Tightening to torque value or other moderate tools and techniques required
KIT CONTENTS
Figure 1. Kit Contents: Rear Docking Kit
Table 2. Kit Contents: Rear Docking Kit
 | Item | Qty | Description | Part No. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | Mounting bracket, rear, right side | 53705-95 | |
| 1 | Mounting bracket, rear, left side (Not Shown) | 53706-95 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Flat washer, 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) I.D. | 53129-96 | |
| 3 | 2 | Docking point, rear | 53684-96A | |
| 4 | 2 | Screw, button head, hex socket, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm) | 4127 | 25.8 N·m (19 ft-lbs) |
| 5 | 2 | Hex locknut, Nylok, thin, 3/8-16 | 7667 | |
| 6 | 4 | Screw, hex head, 5/16-18 x 3/4 in. (19 mm) | 3987 | 20.3–25.8 N·m (15–19 ft-lbs) |
| 7 | 2 | Docking point, front | 53685-96 | |
| 8 | 2 | Screw, button head, hex socket, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 in. (57 mm) | 4158 | 20.3–25.8 N·m (15–19 ft-lbs) |
| 9 | 6 | Lockwasher, split, 5/16, chrome | 94081-90T | |
| 10 | 2 | Spacer, 5/16 in. I.D., 0.445 in. (11.3 mm) thick | 53747-97 | When Kit 53804-06 is installed alone. |
| 10 | 2 | Spacer, 5/16 in. I.D., 0.385 in. (9.8 mm) thick | 53760-97 | When Kit 53804-06 is installed with 53803-06. |
| 11 | 2 | Screw, hex head, 1/4-20 x 7/8 in. (22.2 mm) | 3802W | FLHR, FLHT, or FLTR models only 13.6–19 N·m (10–14 ft-lbs) |
| 12 | 4 | Spacer, 1/4 in. I.D., 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick | 5735 | |
| 13 | 2 | Screw, hex head, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm) long | 2872W | FLHRC or FLHRS models only 13.6–19 N·m (10–14 ft-lbs) |
| 14 | 2 | Spacer, 1/4 in. I.D., 9/16 in. (14.3 mm) thick | 5839 | FLHRC or FLHRS models only |
* Components with asterisk are used when installing rear detachable docking kit alone. | |||||
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit: | |||||
| A | Original Equipment (OE) saddlebag support bracket | |||
| B | OE washer | |||
| C | OE saddlebag mounting bracket | |||
| D | Docking point bracket from Front Docking Kit (53803-06) | |||
| E | 1 in. (25.4 mm) long screw from Front Docking Kit (53803-06) | |||
| F | Note: The rear docking point (Item 3) on each side must be mounted in the front (forward) hole. | |||
NOTE
Verify all contents are present in the kit before installing or removing items from vehicle.
GENERAL
Models
For model fitment information, please see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).
Ensure you are using the most current version of the instruction sheet which is available at: www.harley-davidson.com/isheets
Contact Harley-Davidson Customer Support Center at 1-800-258-2464 (U.S. only) or 1-414-343-4056.
NOTE
Figure 1 shows the docking point locations for the Front Docking Kit (53803-06) and Rear Docking Kit (53804-06).
These kits must be installed to allow for the proper mounting of certain Detachable Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories.
| 1 | Front Docking Kit (53803-06). Also Kit 53660-05 and 53658-05 for 1994 through 1996 Models. |
| 2 | Rear Docking Kit (53804-06). |
Figure 2. Docking Point Locations
PREPARE
| 1. | Remove saddlebags. See owner's manual. | |
| 2. | Remove main fuse. See owner's manual. | |
| 3. | See Figure 1. Remove OE fasteners in upper two holes of saddlebag support bracket (A) on one side of vehicle. The stock fasteners thread into weld nuts in the support bracket. | |
| 4. | Remove saddlebag mounting bracket (C). Save bracket and flat washer (B) for kit installation. |
INSTALL REAR DOCKING KIT
NOTE
See Figure 2. The instructions and hardware used will differ, depending upon whether Rear Docking Kit (53804-06) is installed alone or with Front Docking Kit (53803-06).
| 1. | NOTE See Figure 1. The rear docking point mounting brackets (1) are side specific. The mounting surfaces at each end of the tube are offset toward the fender. a. Place (left side or right side) mounting bracket (1) into position against saddlebag support bracket. b. Without front docking kit: Install mounting bracket (1) to saddlebag support bracket (A) through forward top hole and bottom hole, using screws (6) and lockwashers (9). Do not fully tighten screws. c. With front docking kit: Install mounting bracket (1) to saddlebag support bracket (A) through forward top hole using screw (E) and docking point bracket from front docking kit (D), and through bottom hole, using screws (6) and lockwashers (9). Do not fully tighten screws. d. Place lockwasher (9) onto threads of screw (8), followed by rear docking point (Item 3, with countersunk end toward fender) and spacer (10). e. Without front docking kit: Thread screw (8) into saddlebag support bracket (A) rearward top hole. Do not fully tighten. f. With front docking kit: Thread screw (8) through rearward top hole in mounting bracket (D) into saddlebag support bracket (A) rearward top hole. Do not fully tighten. g. Repeat for opposite side. | |
| 2. | Install rear docking point (3). a. Place rear docking point (Item 3, with the countersunk end toward fender) onto threads of screw (4) and washer (2) b. Insert threads of screw (4) through forward hole at back of mounting bracket (1). c. Thread locknut (5) onto screw, but do not fully tighten. d. Repeat for opposite side. | |
| 3. | Check the fit with detachable accessory to be used. a. The front slot in accessory should fully engage front docking point (7). b. If it does not, loosen docking hardware and push rear docking point assemblies forward until front slot is fully engaged. c. When accessory aligns well with docking points, tighten button head screws. Torque: 26 N·m (19 ft-lbs) | |
| 4. | If necessary, adjust mounting brackets (1) for proper width by gently squeezing or spreading brackets until properly aligned with accessory. | |
| 5. | See Figure 1. Install the OE saddlebag mounting bracket as described in next section. |
INSTALL SADDLEBAG MOUNTING BRACKET
Rear Docking Kit Installed Alone
| 1. | For FLHR, FLHT, or FLTR models: a. Place washer (B) onto threads screw (11), then insert screw into slot in saddlebag mounting bracket (C). b. Slide two spacers (12) onto threads of screw (11), and loosely assemble to saddlebag support bracket (A). | |
| 2. | For FLHRC or FLHRS models: a. Place washer (B) onto threads of screw (13), then insert screw into slot in saddlebag mounting bracket (C). b. Slide spacer (14) and two spacers (12) onto threads of screw (13), and loosely assemble to saddlebag support bracket (A). | |
| 3. | Test fit saddlebag. | |
| 4. | Secure screw. Tighten. Torque: 13.6 N·m (10 ft-lbs) |
Rear Docking Kit Installed With Front Docking Kit (53803-06)
| 1. | For FLHR, FLHT, or FLTR models: a. Place washer (B) onto threads of screw (11), then insert screw into slot in saddlebag mounting bracket (C) and lower mounting hole in docking point bracket (D) from Front Docking Kit (53803-06). b. Slide spacer (12) onto threads of screw (11), and loosely assemble to saddlebag support bracket (A). | |
| 2. | For FLHRC or FLHRS models: a. Place washer (B) onto threads of screw (13), then insert screw into slot in saddlebag mounting bracket (C), through spacer (14) and lower mounting hole in docking point bracket (D) from Front Docking Kit (53803-06). b. Slide spacer (12) onto threads of screw (13), and loosely assemble to saddlebag support bracket (A). | |
| 3. | Test fit saddlebag. | |
| 4. | Secure screw. Tighten. Torque: 13.6 N·m (10 ft-lbs) |
COMPLETE
| 1. | Install main fuse. See owner's manual. | |
| 2. | Install saddlebags. See owner's manual. |