Installing forward and rear detachable docking kits
#11
08-22-2007, 09:41 AM
RE: Installed forward and rear detachable docking kits
ORIGINAL: sifularson
It took me 3 hours. That does not count the time reading the directions (yes I did). I also used the directions and pictures from this forum for mounting the front kit. (can't find them now. Anyone?). I did not have pictures for the rear kit. The toughest thing is the alignment issue once you take out the bolts. I knew this so I tried taking the bolts out ONE AT A TIME. This worked fairly well. I also used one of my Snap-on alignment bars to get the holes lines back up. Seemed to be more of an issue on the high side. I will take some better pics later of the mounts with the saddlebags and sissy bar off so you can see how it all looks installed. This will help those who try this in the future, I'm sure.
As far as a patch goes . . . Anyone who does this probably deserves one. It is a PITA job. I kinda liked it though. A challenge. Me against Harley. I won!
Steve
ORIGINAL: s8norr
I'm curious as to how long it took ya. We had a post string going the other day on the forumabout putting the quick detach sissy bar on and I think the going record time was just under 4 hours. We were looking intomaking a vest patch for those who have suffered through the job.
Great pics though, looks like you got it figured out. Enjoy!
-Nick
I'm curious as to how long it took ya. We had a post string going the other day on the forumabout putting the quick detach sissy bar on and I think the going record time was just under 4 hours. We were looking intomaking a vest patch for those who have suffered through the job.
Great pics though, looks like you got it figured out. Enjoy!-Nick
As far as a patch goes . . . Anyone who does this probably deserves one. It is a PITA job. I kinda liked it though. A challenge. Me against Harley. I won!
Steve
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08-22-2007, 11:22 AM
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RE: Installed forward and rear detachable docking kits
ORIGINAL: ClutchCargopa
By the way I agree the bracket should be powder coated or at an extra cost chromed. I am going to disassemble my docking kit this winter and get the bracket plated. I noted my bracket is already rusting and the bike has never been in the rain. The rust is coming from washing down the bike.
By the way I agree the bracket should be powder coated or at an extra cost chromed. I am going to disassemble my docking kit this winter and get the bracket plated. I noted my bracket is already rusting and the bike has never been in the rain. The rust is coming from washing down the bike.
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08-22-2007, 11:34 AM
#14
08-22-2007, 12:55 PM
RE: Installed forward and rear detachable docking kits
ORIGINAL: gordon188
I am getting ready to install my docking hardware, I don't have any instructions, can you post a pic or two of what it looks like without the seat and bags.
I am getting ready to install my docking hardware, I don't have any instructions, can you post a pic or two of what it looks like without the seat and bags.
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#15
08-22-2007, 01:01 PM
#16
08-22-2007, 01:05 PM
RE: Installed forward and rear detachable docking kits
Here is a pic with both the sissy bar and rack installed. Of course I won't have the rack on except when I am running the tour pak. I'm looking for a used vivid black tour pak. Anyone?????
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#17
08-22-2007, 01:10 PM
RE: Installed forward and rear detachable docking kits
ORIGINAL: bowhnter7
This is what I am going to do.
ORIGINAL: ClutchCargopa
By the way I agree the bracket should be powder coated or at an extra cost chromed. I am going to disassemble my docking kit this winter and get the bracket plated. I noted my bracket is already rusting and the bike has never been in the rain. The rust is coming from washing down the bike.
By the way I agree the bracket should be powder coated or at an extra cost chromed. I am going to disassemble my docking kit this winter and get the bracket plated. I noted my bracket is already rusting and the bike has never been in the rain. The rust is coming from washing down the bike.
#18
08-22-2007, 01:41 PM
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RE: Installed forward and rear detachable docking kits
Since I use the two-up detachable hardware infrequently and don't care for the "look" of those chrome brackets sticking out the rear of the bike, I modified the mounting and placed the top of the bracketto the exterior of the black bracket. The front edge ofeach chrome bracket had to be ground some to mount on the outside of the black brackets but the brackets now come off and go on quickly now. Here's a little more information on the change:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2074802/tm.htm
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2074802/tm.htm
#19
08-22-2007, 03:01 PM
RE: Installed forward and rear detachable docking kits
ORIGINAL: Harleypingman
Since I use the two-up detachable hardware infrequently and don't care for the "look" of those chrome brackets sticking out the rear of the bike, I modified the mounting and placed the top of the bracketto the exterior of the black bracket. The front edge ofeach chrome bracket had to be ground some to mount on the outside of the black brackets but the brackets now come off and go on quickly now. Here's a little more information on the change:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2074802/tm.htm
Since I use the two-up detachable hardware infrequently and don't care for the "look" of those chrome brackets sticking out the rear of the bike, I modified the mounting and placed the top of the bracketto the exterior of the black bracket. The front edge ofeach chrome bracket had to be ground some to mount on the outside of the black brackets but the brackets now come off and go on quickly now. Here's a little more information on the change:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2074802/tm.htm
#20
08-22-2007, 03:03 PM
RE: Installed forward and rear detachable docking kits
ORIGINAL: Harleypingman
Since I use the two-up detachable hardware infrequently and don't care for the "look" of those chrome brackets sticking out the rear of the bike, I modified the mounting and placed the top of the bracketto the exterior of the black bracket. The front edge ofeach chrome bracket had to be ground some to mount on the outside of the black brackets but the brackets now come off and go on quickly now. Here's a little more information on the change:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2074802/tm.htm
Since I use the two-up detachable hardware infrequently and don't care for the "look" of those chrome brackets sticking out the rear of the bike, I modified the mounting and placed the top of the bracketto the exterior of the black bracket. The front edge ofeach chrome bracket had to be ground some to mount on the outside of the black brackets but the brackets now come off and go on quickly now. Here's a little more information on the change:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2074802/tm.htm
