2009 RKC and 4 pint docking. CAUTION!!!
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I installed the Kit on my bike last night at midnight but did not put the bags back on yet cause I want to clean them today after work. I cant tell from the little diagram provided where in the heck the piece of 3m tape is supposed to go.
I am glad yours are hitting on the SG. Anybody else get the same results?
I am glad yours are hitting on the SG. Anybody else get the same results?
The only reason I can think that you need the 3M tape on the latch there is that it might touch the mounting bracket during idle.
I said something about the bolt scratching the bags about a month ago. At least you can clean it up the leather with black wax or shoe polish, my Vivid Black hard bag has a permanent scratch. I filed down the head to make it smooth, but I'm going to check into the clear rubber idea.
Beary
Last edited by beary; May 15, 2009 at 05:03 PM.
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The Part Name: Saddlebag Hinge Stop Kit
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get the chrome caps....not much coin....and the make the docking staion look better when not using it....its in the HD parts cataloge.....i put them in a leather pouch with my air pump, and my tire gauge....
I installed 4 point docking hardware on my bike. It is a 2009 rkc. this is and advice to all riders who has same bike: be carefull when you open your leather bags, theres one screw on the 4 point docking hardware that scratshes the leather everytime you open the bag. the leather on my bags is starting to peel because of this screw and bike has only 6 moths.
It is a shame HD cant do something right!
just be carefull when you open the lid
It is a shame HD cant do something right!
just be carefull when you open the lid
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HD's tape has stayed on my docking points no prob for 6 months now. Did you clean off the area where the tape attaches before applying it? Brake cleaner works good to remove oil residue.
Last edited by Twinrider; May 16, 2009 at 12:51 AM.
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ftaner thank you for the P/N. how does this part works?
BTW it sais "Required for installation of Docking Hardware Kits on '09-later FLHRC models, and Luggage Rack P/N 53011-98 on '94-'08 FLHRC and '07-'08 FLHRSE models."
why do they develop this part now? they should made it 9 month ago with the 4 point docking hardware because "it is required for installation"
Could I ask harley for a new saddlebag because mine is scratched because of their fault?
If this new part is developed because they made a mistake shouldnt they give this part free to all people who allready bought the 4 point dock?
Harley is Harley
BTW it sais "Required for installation of Docking Hardware Kits on '09-later FLHRC models, and Luggage Rack P/N 53011-98 on '94-'08 FLHRC and '07-'08 FLHRSE models."
why do they develop this part now? they should made it 9 month ago with the 4 point docking hardware because "it is required for installation"
Could I ask harley for a new saddlebag because mine is scratched because of their fault?
If this new part is developed because they made a mistake shouldnt they give this part free to all people who allready bought the 4 point dock?
Harley is Harley
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I was at the Eagles Nest Harley shop in lathrop CA this morning. They had quit a few bikes set up with the 4 point detachable hardware and seat. None of the bikes had the plastic tab on them.
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I installed 4 point docking hardware on my bike. It is a 2009 rkc. this is and advice to all riders who has same bike: be carefull when you open your leather bags, theres one screw on the 4 point docking hardware that scratshes the leather everytime you open the bag. the leather on my bags is starting to peel because of this screw and bike has only 6 moths.
It is a shame HD cant do something right!
just be carefull when you open the lid
It is a shame HD cant do something right!
just be carefull when you open the lid
I get it.... I get it I checked last night and on the right saddle bag the mounting screw on the front is slightly scratching the leather on the edge of the lid.. It doesn't do it on the left side.. I tried shimming the front bracket out it does not seem to work.. It looks like the bags are formed differently.... The chrome caps do protect the lids but from a differnt problem