FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
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FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
I am getting ready to install my tour-pak with this kit and have a ? The instuction say the rear saddle bag bracket needs to be removed and 2 spacers 1/8 thick need to be installed on the back side then reinstalled. It looks to me this would compromise the alignment of the saddle bag. Can anyone tell me why this is necessary!!
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
It is needed so when you open the saddlebag, the lid won't hit the rear long bolt for the detachable hardware. Once you install the hardware, you will see what I mean when you put in the saddlebag.
It's not 100% needed if you are going to be very careful when opening the saddlebags.....but you are better of doing it.
Steve
It's not 100% needed if you are going to be very careful when opening the saddlebags.....but you are better of doing it.
Steve
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
ORIGINAL: maineultraclassic
It is needed so when you open the saddlebag, the lid won't hit the rear long bolt for the detachable hardware. Once you install the hardware, you will see what I mean when you put in the saddlebag.
It's not 100% needed if you are going to be very careful when opening the saddlebags.....but you are better of doing it.
Steve
It is needed so when you open the saddlebag, the lid won't hit the rear long bolt for the detachable hardware. Once you install the hardware, you will see what I mean when you put in the saddlebag.
It's not 100% needed if you are going to be very careful when opening the saddlebags.....but you are better of doing it.
Steve
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
Using both spacers made my bag crooked, so I ended up using one spacer on the front and back to get everything lined up correctly, and have plenty of room to open the lid. You kinda have to feel your way through and do what works for your scooter.
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
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Using both spacers made my bag crooked, so I ended up using one spacer on the front and back to get everything lined up correctly, and have plenty of room to open the lid. You kinda have to feel your way through and do what works for your scooter.
Using both spacers made my bag crooked, so I ended up using one spacer on the front and back to get everything lined up correctly, and have plenty of room to open the lid. You kinda have to feel your way through and do what works for your scooter.
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
Yep - two made the back end stick out and the whole thing was way off, and w/o a spacer the lid would hit, so I tried one in the front and one in the back and it seemed to solve the clearance problem and keep everything square. But try it first by the book and see how it works, cuz your mileage may vary.....
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
Hey All,
I think this is great stuff, except for one thing... How / where do you go to get the parts necessary for this on an Ultra? I am VERY interested in doing this, and have not been able to find anything on it.
Thanks for your help.
Jeffro
I think this is great stuff, except for one thing... How / where do you go to get the parts necessary for this on an Ultra? I am VERY interested in doing this, and have not been able to find anything on it.
Thanks for your help.
Jeffro
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
ORIGINAL: Capt611
Hey All,
I think this is great stuff, except for one thing... How / where do you go to get the parts necessary for this on an Ultra? I am VERY interested in doing this, and have not been able to find anything on it.
Thanks for your help.
Jeffro
Hey All,
I think this is great stuff, except for one thing... How / where do you go to get the parts necessary for this on an Ultra? I am VERY interested in doing this, and have not been able to find anything on it.
Thanks for your help.
Jeffro
53804-06 - docking hardware - $54.95
53276-04 - 2-up tourpak rack - $169.95
You'll also need a laydown license plate bracket.
After that, it's the wires that are the hold up for most people. You are on your own to make quick disconnects for the antenna wires, the lights & speakers already have quick disconnects from the factory.
Steve
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
ORIGINAL: maineultraclassic
Right at your local dealer.
53804-06 - docking hardware - $54.95
53276-04 - 2-up tourpak rack - $169.95
You'll also need a laydown license plate bracket.
After that, it's the wires that are the hold up for most people. You are on your own to make quick disconnects for the antenna wires, the lights & speakers already have quick disconnects from the factory.
Steve
ORIGINAL: Capt611
Hey All,
I think this is great stuff, except for one thing... How / where do you go to get the parts necessary for this on an Ultra? I am VERY interested in doing this, and have not been able to find anything on it.
Thanks for your help.
Jeffro
Hey All,
I think this is great stuff, except for one thing... How / where do you go to get the parts necessary for this on an Ultra? I am VERY interested in doing this, and have not been able to find anything on it.
Thanks for your help.
Jeffro
53804-06 - docking hardware - $54.95
53276-04 - 2-up tourpak rack - $169.95
You'll also need a laydown license plate bracket.
After that, it's the wires that are the hold up for most people. You are on your own to make quick disconnects for the antenna wires, the lights & speakers already have quick disconnects from the factory.
Steve
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RE: FLHT rear detachable docking kit-HELP!!
ORIGINAL: maineultraclassic
Right at your local dealer.
53804-06 - docking hardware - $54.95
53276-04 - 2-up tourpak rack - $169.95
You'll also need a laydown license plate bracket.
After that, it's the wires that are the hold up for most people. You are on your own to make quick disconnects for the antenna wires, the lights & speakers already have quick disconnects from the factory.
Steve
ORIGINAL: Capt611
Hey All,
I think this is great stuff, except for one thing... How / where do you go to get the parts necessary for this on an Ultra? I am VERY interested in doing this, and have not been able to find anything on it.
Thanks for your help.
Jeffro
Hey All,
I think this is great stuff, except for one thing... How / where do you go to get the parts necessary for this on an Ultra? I am VERY interested in doing this, and have not been able to find anything on it.
Thanks for your help.
Jeffro
53804-06 - docking hardware - $54.95
53276-04 - 2-up tourpak rack - $169.95
You'll also need a laydown license plate bracket.
After that, it's the wires that are the hold up for most people. You are on your own to make quick disconnects for the antenna wires, the lights & speakers already have quick disconnects from the factory.
Steve
Forget your local dealer, use Zanottis or Chicago HD for the hardware. Save yourself some $$$.