VRSCF Rigid Saddlebags Instruction Sheet - Harley
Contents
1. 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the left side saddlebag mounting bracket 8 Ifacenter mounted license bracket is installed on the fender the side mount license plate relocation kit 13 can be discarded See Figure 5 If a side mounted license bracket was installed on the vehicle a Obtain the side mount license plate relocation kit 13 from the saddlebag kit and the license plate adjuster bracket A carriage bolt B washer C lock nut D and license plate illuminator E removed earlier b Apply a few drops of Loctite 243 Blue to the threads of the three M8 screws 17 and install the license plate bracket 14 to the inboard side of the left sad dlebag mounting bracket 5 Tighten the screws to 13 6 Nm 10 ft lbs c Apply a few drops of Loctite 243 Blue to the threads of the two M4 screws 16 Insert the screws through the illuminator E and the tab on the license plate bracket 14 and thread into the illuminator cover 15 as shown Seat the lens securely to the bracket tab but DO NOT overtighten d Install the adjuster bracket A with the carriage bolt B washer C and lock nut D Install the license plate if removed Tighten the lock nut securely NOTE When installing the rear fender verify that the three wiring harnesses and connectors are routed through the low spot in the seat pan to make sure there is adequate clearance between the rear fender and the seat pan 9 Install the rear2. 0 63 inch long 3 3145M 18 Reflector kit 2 includes items 19 through 21 59480 04 19 e Reflector mount Not sold separately 20 e Reflector red Not sold separately 21 e Push nut 2 Not sold separately 22 Gas Shock Seat Strut Kit 91359 09 Items mentioned in text but not included in kit A Original equipment OE license plate adjuster bracket B OE license plate bracket carriage bolt C OE flat washer D OE flanged lock nut E OE license plate illuminator J04704 5of5
3. 1b Refer to the service manual and follow the instructions given to remove the main fuse N Remove the rider seat and passenger pillion per the instructions in the service manual J04704 3 See Figure 1 Remove the four rear fender mounting bolts 1 and washers 2 and the passenger grab strap 3 If necessary move the ECM to better access the fender mounting bolts is05463a 1 Bolt 4 2 Washer 4 3 Grab strap Figure 1 Fender Mounting Bolts 4 Disconnect the six way tail lamp socket housing and four way turn signal lamp socket housing from the vehicle main harness following the instructions in the service manual Disconnect the two way license plate illuminator socket housing from the tail lamp harness 5 Ifa luggage rack sissy bar upright or both have been mounted on the rear fender remove the two screws and washers and two carriage bolts and nuts that secure the luggage rack bracket to the seat pan NOTE The rack and or upright will remain attached to the rear fender when the fender is removed 6 Remove the rear fender from the seat pan by lifting upward and sliding the fender back 7 facenter mounted license bracket is installed it can remain attached to the seat pan 1of5 If a side mounted license bracket is installed a Remove the license plate from the vehicle if installed and set aside for later installation b See Figure 2 Remove the two bolts 8 holdi
4. bag on a smooth clean surface so that the Harley Davidson script 4 on the side of the bag is facing upward 3 Measure and mark as shown 1 and 2 with a paint pen or marker to identify the drilling locations 8 4 Carefully drill two 6 8 mm 1 4 inch diameter holes through the soft outer surface and the hard inner saddlebag tub Remove any burrs and debris 5 See Figure 5 Insert the posts on the reflector mount 19 through the drilled holes and fasten with two push nuts 21 6 Clean the recesses of the reflector mount with isopropyl alcohol to remove any oils or debris 7 Remove the liner from the adhesive backing of the reflector 20 Carefully position the reflector to the mount and press firmly into place holding the reflector in position with steady pressure for a few moments 8 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 with the left side saddlebag is05711 25 38 mm 1 0 1 5 inches above logo 69 9 mm 2 75 inch apart centered in area Drill two 6 8 mm 1 4 inch diameter holes BOD HARLEY DAVIDSON script Figure 4 Reflector Position on Saddlebag 3of5 SADDLEBAG INSTALLATION 3 Repeat Step 2 for the left side saddlebag 1 Obtain twelve M8 x 16 mm 0 63 inch long screws 3 RETURN TO SERVICE from thei 1 Verify that the ignition key switch is turned to the OFF 2 Apply a few drops of Loctite 243 Blue to the threads of position six screws and install the right side saddl
5. cMOTOR HARLEY DAVIDSON AUA J04704 INSTRUCTIONS REV 2008 08 18 VRSCF RIGID SADDLEBAGS GENERAL Kit Number 91172 09 Models For model fitment information see the P amp A retail catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www harley davidson com English only WARNING Do not exceed saddlebag weight capacity Put equal weight in each bag Too much weight in saddlebags can cause loss of control which could result in death or serious injury 00383a NOTE Maximum saddlebag weight capacity is 10 pounds 4 5 kg Tools and Supplies Required Loctite 243 Threadlocker and Sealant Blue H D Part Number 99642 97 is required for the proper installation of this kit AWARNING The rider s safety depends upon the correct installation of this kit Use the appropriate service manual procedures If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do not have the correct tools have a Harley Davidson dealer perform the installation Improper installation of this kit could result in death or serious injury 00333a NOTE This instruction sheet references service manual information A service manual for this model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from a Harley Davidson Dealer Kit Contents See Figure 5 and Table 1 PREPARATION WARNING To prevent accidental vehicle start up which could cause death or serious injury remove main fuse before pro ceeding 0025
6. ebag 1 to the saddlebag mounting bracket 4 Tighten the screws to 13 6 Nm 10 ft lbs Refer to the service manual and follow the instructions given to install the main fuse SERVICE PARTS is05531 Figure 5 Service Parts VRSCF Rigid Saddlebags J04704 40f5 SERVICE PARTS Table 1 Service Parts Table Item Description Quantity Part Number 1 Saddlebag right side 91182 09 2 Saddlebag left side 91183 09 3 Hex socket button head cap screw M8 x 16 mm 0 63 inch long 12 3145M 4 Bracket saddlebag mounting right Not sold separately 5 Bracket saddlebag mounting left Not sold separately 6 Hex socket head cap screw M10 1 5 x 16 mm 0 63 inch long 4 4642M 7 Flat washer M10 heat treated 4 6812 8 Hex socket head cap screw M10 1 5 x 25 mm 1 00 inch long 4 3701M 9 Bracket saddlebag adapter right Not sold separately 10 Bracket saddlebag adapter left Not sold separately 11 Hex socket button head cap screw M10 1 5 x 20 mm 0 79 inch long 4 4639M 12 Hex nut M10 1 5 4 7440M 13 Side mount license plate relocation kit includes items 14 through 17 60926 09 14 e Bracket license plate Not sold separately 15 e Cover license plate illuminator Not sold separately 16 e Button head hex socket screw M4 x 10 mm 0 39 inch long 2 Not sold separately 17 e Hex socket button head cap screw M8 x 16 mm
7. fender and passenger grab strap per the instructions in the service manual taking care to correctly route the harness 10 If a luggage rack sissy bar upright or both are mounted on the rear fender secure the luggage rack bracket to the seat pan with the two screws and washers and two carriage bolts and nuts removed earlier Tighten the nuts and screws to 7 9 Nm 62 80 in Ibs 11 Connect the six way tail lamp socket housing and four way turn signal lamp socket housing to the vehicle main harness following the instructions in the service manual Connect the two way license plate illuminator socket housing to the pin housing on the tail lamp harness Stow the harnesses and connectors to make sure they are not damaged and remain clear of the rear tire 12 Install the passenger pillion per the instructions in the service manual 13 If installing a gas shock seat strut kit 22 to the rider seat follow the instructions in that kit If NOT installing a gas shock seat strut kit install the rider seat per the instructions in the service manual J04704 ALL installations Close the seat WARNING After installing seat pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position While riding a loose seat can shift causing loss of control which could result in death or serious injury 00070b SADDLEBAG REFLECTOR INSTALLATION 1 Obtain the right side saddlebag 1 and a reflector kit 18 2 See Figure 4 Place the saddle
8. ng the side license plate bracket 1 to the seat pan 9 c Remove the license plate adjuster bracket 2 carriage bolt 3 washer 4 and lock nut 5 and the license plate illuminator 6 and screws 7 from the bracket d The original equipment OE license plate bracket 1 screws 7 and bolts 8 can be discarded Set the remaining items aside for installation to the new side license plate bracket Remove and discard the rear side reflectors 10 If a center mounted license bracket is installed remove the reflectors from the license bracket sides Remove any residual adhesive from the bracket If a side mounted license bracket is installed remove the reflectors from the upper frame just forward of the shock absorbers Remove any residual adhesive from the reflector mounting area on the frame NOTE Access to the shock absorber adjustment collar is more difficult with the saddlebags in place 9 Adjust the rear suspension preload if desired per the instructions in the service manual isO5666 Side license plate bracket License plate adjuster bracket Carriage bolt Washer Lock nut License plate illuminator Illuminator attaching screw 2 License plate bracket attaching screw 2 Seat pan 10 Reflector 2 OONDPAN Figure 2 Original Equipment License Plate Bracket J04704 SADDLEBAG BRACKET INSTALLATION 1 See Figure 3 Obtain the right side saddlebag adapter bracket 1
9. two M10 x 20 mm 0 79 inch long button head cap screws 2 and two M10 hex nuts 3 from the kit 2 Apply a few drops of Loctite 243 Blue to the screw threads Attach the adapter bracket to the outside of the seat pan 8 with the screws and nuts and tighten to 47 5 Nm 35 ft lbs 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the left side saddlebag adapter bracket 4 Obtain the right side saddlebag mounting bracket 4 two M10 x 16 mm 0 63 inch long hex socket head cap screws 5 two M10 x 25 mm 1 00 inch long hex socket head cap screws 7 and two M10 flat washers 6 from the kit 5 Apply a few drops of Loctite 243 Blue to the threads of the two shorter screws 5 Attach the saddlebag mounting bracket to the saddlebag adapter bracket 1 with the short screws and flat washers but do not fully tighten is05671 1 Saddlebag adapter bracket 2 Button head cap screw 20 mm 0 79 inch long 2 3 Hex nut 2 4 Saddlebag mounting bracket 5 Socket head cap screw 16 mm 0 63 inch long 2 6 Flat washer 2 7 Socket head cap screw 25 mm 1 00 inch long 2 8 Seat pan 9 Tab on vehicle frame Figure 3 Saddlebag Bracket Installation 6 Apply a few drops of Loctite 243 Blue to the threads of the two longer screws 7 Attach the saddlebag mounting bracket to the tab 9 on the vehicle frame just forward of the shock absorber Alternately tighten all four screws to 24 4 Nm 18 ft lbs 2of5
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search