WARNINGSee ACCESSORIES AND CARGO section within the SAFETY FIRST section in your owner's manual. Improper cargo loading or accessory installation can cause component failure and adversely affect stability, handling and performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00021c)
NOTICE
Check that saddlebag frame(s) are fully seated and tightly secured with mounting hardware. Failure to do so could result in the saddlebags becoming detached and/or damaged. (00171b)
Removal
- See Figure 1. Unbuckle the saddlebag straps.
- Use one hand to support the saddlebag and another hand to remove the flanged locknuts from the saddlebag mounting bracket.
- Remove flanged locknuts, washers, acorn nuts and the saddlebag from the fender support.
Installation
| 1. | See Figure 1. Align the saddlebag with the mounting holes on the fender support. | |
| 2. | Push the mounting studs, washers and flanged locknuts through the saddlebag mounting holes, saddlebag mounting bracket and fender support as shown. | |
| 3. | Tighten fasteners to 13.6–16.3 N·m (120–144 in-lbs). | |
| 4. | Buckle saddlebag straps. |
WARNINGDo not allow passenger to use saddlebags as grab handles. Failure to use a grab strap, designed for passengers to hold onto when riding, could result in death or serious injury. (00081a)
For proper saddlebag maintenance, see Care and Cleaning → Leather and Vinyl Care.
| 1 | Quick disconnects |
| 2 | Buckle |
| 3 | Flanged locknuts and washers |
| 4 | Mounting studs |
| 5 | Fender support |
| 6 | Saddlebag mounting bracket |
Figure 1. Saddlebag Assembly: FLSTC Shown