H-D DETACHABLES PREMIUM ADJUSTABLE SIDEPLATES

J053202014-06-30

GENERAL

Kit Number

53994-11A, 52300001A, 52300003A, 52300090A, 52300096A, 52300110A, 52300116A

Models

For model fitment information, see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).

NOTE

This kit is used ONLY with Genuine Harley-Davidson sissy bar uprights.

Installation Requirements

Loctite^® 243 Threadlocker and Sealant - blue (Part Number 99642-97) is required for the proper installation of this kit.

Separate purchase of additional parts or accessories may be required for proper installation of this H-D^® Detachables^™ Kit. 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.

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. One is available from a Harley-Davidson Dealer.

WARNING

After installing sissy bar/sideplate assembly, pull upward to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose sissy bar/sideplate assembly can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00388a)

Kit Contents

See Figure 7 and Table 1.

INSTALLATION

Sideplate Installation to Docking Points

See Figure 1. While standing behind the motorcycle, place the left side and right side front sideplate notches (2) into the front docking points (4) on the fender supports (3). See Figure 2 for views of correct and incorrect sideplate engagement.

NOTE

Failure to align the front docking points and sideplates may result in damage to the rear docking points.

DO NOT attempt to adjust the sideplates while the motorcycle is in motion.

1	Sissybar and sideplate assembly
2	Front notch
3	Right side fender support
4	Front docking point

Figure 1. Place Front Notches into Front Docking Points

1	Sideplate (right side)
2	Right front docking point
3	Correct: sideplate fully engaged in docking point
4	Incorrect: sideplate NOT fully engaged in docking point

Figure 2. Sideplate Fit to Front Docking Points

1	Rotary latch (2)
2	Sideplate (2)
3	Sideplate notch (2)
4	Rear docking point (2)
5	Rear docking point neck (2)

Figure 3. Lower Rear Notches Onto Rear Docking Points

See Figure 3. Position the rotary latches (1) over the rear docking points (4). Pull the rotary latches (1) back to their rearmost position as shown. Check the sideplate notches (3) and latches fit into the neck (5) of the rear docking points as shown. This may require some gentle squeezing or spreading of the sideplates (2).

Push the rear of the sideplates downward and close the rotary latches by pressing the latch levers as far forward as they will go (see Figure 4 ). A "CLICK" is heard when the latches are in place. If the latches do not easily close, do not force.

1	Release button (2)

Figure 4. Close Rotary Latches

See Figure 7. Insert the legs of the sissybar upright (A) all the way into the channels (B) of the sideplates as shown.

Apply a few drops of Loctite to the threads of the button head screws (4). Thread the screws into the holes in the sideplate channels. Tighten to 11–14 N·m (96–120 in-lbs).

To remove the sissy bar and sideplate as an assembly, press to release the rotary latches (8) on each side. Pull the latch levers back. Carefully lift the rear of the sideplates up. Pull the sissy bar assembly out of the front docking points.

See Figure 5. For 2007-Later FLSTF models only: Insert washers (item 3 in table 1) between front and rear docking points and fender rail covers. Apply Loctite to screw threads and torque to 28.4–36.6 N·m (21–27 ft-lbs).

Figure 5. FLSTF: Add Washers Between Docking Points and Fender Covers

Adjusting Recline Angle

See Figure 6. To adjust the sissybar, first press the locking tabs (2), then lift the adjustment levers (1) and rotate the sissybar to the desired position. Push the adjustment levers back into their locked positions.

NOTE

A click is heard when the lock tabs engage again. In addition, the lock tab should be clearly visible in front of the adjustment lever when the lock is engaged.

Check that the two adjustment levers are in a full down position after adjusting the sissy bar.

1	Adjustment lever
2	Locking tab
3	Sissybar (purchase separately)
4	Left sideplate
5	Right sideplate

Figure 6. Sideplate Adjustments

Service Parts

Figure 7. Service Parts: H-D Detachables Premium Adjustable Sideplates

Table 1. Service Parts

Item	Description (Quantity)	Part Number
1	Side plate, left	Not Sold Separately
2	Side plate, right	Not Sold Separately
3	Flat washer, chrome (4)	Not Sold Separately
4	Button head cap screw, TORX^® (4)	Not Sold Separately
5	Lever, sideplate adjustment, left	52300078
6	Lever, sideplate adjustment, right	52300002
7	Screw	10200037
8	Rotary latch kit (2)	50300108
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit.
A	Sissy bar upright
B	Channel in sideplate
C	Locking tab