TRIBAR LED TAIL LIGHT KIT
J047212008-06-24
GENERAL
Kit Number
68546-09
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
Separate purchase and installation of additional parts or accessories may be required for proper installation of this kit on your model motorcycle. Please see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only) for a list of required parts or accessories for your model.
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 your model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from a Harley-Davidson Dealer.
INSTALLATION
WARNINGTo prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding. (00251b)
| 1. | Remove main fuse. Refer to service manual for location. | |||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Remove seat using service manual instructions. | |||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Remove rear tail light using service manual instructions. | |||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Remove rear turn signals using service manual instructions. | |||||||||||||||||
| 5. | See Figure 1. Clip the cable strap (1) to free the rear harness from the chassis seat pan. | |||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Unplug the 8-place connector (2) from the rear harness connector. NOTE The fender support covers do not have to be removed from the upper shock absorber bolts. | 
Figure 1. Rear wire harness 
Figure 2. Remove Fender | ||||||||||||||||
| 7. | See Figure 2. Remove the two rear fender support cover screws (1) and remove covers (2) and fender mounting bracket (4). Repeat for opposite side and carefully remove fender and place it on a non-scratch surface. | |||||||||||||||||
| 8. | See Figure 3. Clip and remove two cable straps (1). Pull wire harness three inches towards the license plate bracket. | |||||||||||||||||
| 9. | Remove flange nuts (2) from both sides of license/tail light bracket stud plates (3) and remove bracket. Save stud plates and flange nuts. | 
Figure 3. Rear Harness Cable Straps, Flange Nuts and Stud Plates | ||||||||||||||||
| 10. | Install new license/tail light bracket using stud plates and flange nuts previously removed. Tighten nuts to 6.8–8.1 N·m (5–6 ft-lbs). | |||||||||||||||||
| 11. | See Figure 2. Install rear fender by installing two screws (1) on each side through the fender support covers (2), frame rails (3) and into the fender mounting brackets (4). Tighten to 16.3–24.4 N·m (12–18 ft-lbs) | |||||||||||||||||
| 12. | See Figure 1. Connect rear harness connector to 8-place connector on main harness. | |||||||||||||||||
| 13. | Use a large cable tie strap from kit to secure the rear harness to seat pan. | |||||||||||||||||
| 14. | Install rear turn signal lights using service manual instructions. | |||||||||||||||||
| 15. | Verify that there is no excess wire harness near the stud plate then secure the harness with a large cable strap where the straps were previously removed. | |||||||||||||||||
| 16. | See Figure 4. Secure the turn signal harness (3) to the stud plate (1) using small cable strap (2) and route the turn signal wire through the tail light bracket clip (4) as shown. | |||||||||||||||||
| 17. | See Figure 5. Connect fender wire harness (1), turn signal (2 and 3) and tail light (4) connectors to tail light housing. | |||||||||||||||||
| 18. | Install the tribar tail light to the housing using the two TORX® screws provided in the kit. Tighten to 3.4–4.1 N·m (30–36 in-lbs). | |||||||||||||||||
| 19. | Install license plate bracket and clamp to housing. | |||||||||||||||||
| 20. | Install main fuse. | |||||||||||||||||
| 21. | Install seat using service manual instructions. | 
Figure 4. Turn Signal Harness 
Figure 5. Wire Connections |
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 6. Service Parts: Tribar LED Tail Light
Table 1. Service Parts Table
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
1 | Keps nut | 7792 |
2 | Tail light/license plate bracket | 60205-09 |
3 | Tail light | 68349-07C |
4 | Hex socket button head screw (4) | 4667 |
5 | Heat treated washer | 6110 |
6 | Red reflector | 59988-72A |
7 | License plate clamp | 60001-55 |
8 | License plate bracket, black | 60082-05 |
9 | Reflector bracket | 68418-07 |
10 | Plate nut | 68442-07 |
11 | Carriage bolt | 5403B |
12 | Cable strap, large (2) | 10065 |
13 | Cable strap, small (2) | 10181 |