Installing Docking Hardware
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Manassas, VA
Harley's web site has install instructions. Find the part you want and you can get the install sheet as a PDF file.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J03709.pdf
Verify I linked the correct sheet for your application.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J03709.pdf
Verify I linked the correct sheet for your application.
Last edited by HarleyScuba; Jul 17, 2011 at 07:29 PM. Reason: nunya
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Puget Sound, WA
I was about to attempt this task today, but the turn signals were in my way. I'm assuming an Allen key is all that's necessary to tighten the new hardware? And that precise torque is not necessary?
Edit: I did this on the Nightster and don't remember it being onerous.
Edit: I did this on the Nightster and don't remember it being onerous.
Last edited by rdunnill; Jun 22, 2014 at 11:15 PM.
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From: Hawkeye state
Pull the lens off and you will have just enough room with tq wrench and a extension.
Are we talking about the detachable sissy bar / luggage rack/ whatever else you want to stick on you equipment? The same equipment that can be had for $15-20 on ebay and takes 10-20 minutes to install?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...29-04&_sacat=0
see the 2007 XLCN images and sig below. the is no reason to touch the shock bolts. where luggage rack meets the bike is where the mounts are. if it was the fixed sissy bar you'd have to move some stuff. the detachable connects just like the rack in the photos
no removing of wheels either. don't trust dealers. they mean well but they say crazy stuff sometimes
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...29-04&_sacat=0
no removing of wheels either. don't trust dealers. they mean well but they say crazy stuff sometimes
Last edited by cvaria; Jun 23, 2014 at 04:31 PM.
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From: Hawkeye state
No they are not! Remove the damn lens covers and you have room!
easy!
yes, you'll need to remove the lens and use an extension on your ratchet and torque wrench.
yes, you'll need to remove the lens and use an extension on your ratchet and torque wrench.
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Palm Bay
Anyone else really disapointed that they are just crappy plastic? Mine literally snapped when I was taking off my sissy bar, glued it back on but the black plastic is literally broken in half, why aren't these metal?
You don't even need to take off the lens cover, use both hands, one with a wrench and slid up under the fender to hold that inside bolt, the other with a socket wrench and the appropriate size and shape head, hold the the nut on the inside still and crank on the outside and tada done. Did mine in like 25 minutes once the dealer gave me the right docking hardware, originally gave me the bag mounting screws which are like 2 inches instead of 1.
You don't even need to take off the lens cover, use both hands, one with a wrench and slid up under the fender to hold that inside bolt, the other with a socket wrench and the appropriate size and shape head, hold the the nut on the inside still and crank on the outside and tada done. Did mine in like 25 minutes once the dealer gave me the right docking hardware, originally gave me the bag mounting screws which are like 2 inches instead of 1.