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REV. 2005-04-04

FRONT DETACHABLE DOCKING KIT

GENERAL

DETACHABLE ACCESSORIES

Kit Number

For models using the following detachable accessories, complete these steps:

53803-06

Models

Table 1. DetachableAccessories

This kit fits all 1997 and later FL Touring models except
FLHTC/I Electra Glide Classic) and FLHTCUI (Ultra Classic
Electra Glide).
This kit also fits 1994 through 1996 models with additional parts
when installing Backrest Kit (52805-97A).
NOTES
Figure 1 shows the mounting locations for the Front Docking
Kit (53803-06) and Rear Docking Kit (53804-06).
These kits must be installed to allow for the proper mounting
of certain Detachable Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor
Accessories.

Description (Quantity)
Detachable Solo

53260-02

Detachable Passenger Sissy Bar

Upright (separate purchase of Kit
53660-05 is required)

52805-97A

Detachable Passenger Sissy Bar

Upright

52933-97A

Detachable Passenger Sissy Bar

Upright

52935-04

1.

Refer to the Service Manual and follow the instructions

given to remove the saddlebags.

2.

Remove fender support cover on side that has air fitting(s)

and save for installation.

3.

Remove air fitting(s) from bracket and discard bracket.

4.

Remove and discard existing screws (3) shown in Figure

2 from each side of the motorcycle. Save washer from
bottom screw for saddlebag bracket installation.

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Part Number

Tour-Pak

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1. Front Docking Kit (53803-06). Also Kit 53660-05

and 53658-05 for 1994-1996 Models.
2. Rear Docking Kit (53804-06).

Figure 1. Docking Point Locations

1
Additional Parts Required For 1994-1996 Models

Detachable Passenger Sissy Bar Upright (52805-97A)

accessory requires the purchase of kit 53660-05 (Figure 1,
item 1) and 53658-05, consisting of two 5/16-18 locknuts.
(Figure 1, item 2). These kits are available separately from
your Harley-Davidson Dealer.

NOTE
This instruction sheet references Service Manual information.
A Service Manual for your model motorcycle is required for
this installation and is available from a Harley-Davidson Dealer.

Kit Contents
See Figure 8, Figure 9, and Table 3.

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Saddlebag support
Saddlebag bracket
Original equipment screws
Weld nut (not shown)

Figure 2. Original Equipment Screws (left side shown)

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NOTES
See Figure 1. The instructions and hardware used will differ,
depending upon whether the Front Docking Kit (53803-06) is
installed alone or with Rear Docking Kit (53804-06).
See Figure 8. The front docking-point mounting brackets (1)
are side-specific. The letters stamped near the lower holes
must face outward, and identify the front (F) and rear (R) positions.

12. Fasten air hose and fitting(s) as needed:

a.

For 1997-2001 models: Fasten two air fittings

through the lowest two holes (marked "F" and "R") in
the right-side bracket.

b.

For 2002 models: This model only has one air fitting,
which must be mounted in the hole marked "F" on
the right-hand side bracket.

c.

For 2003 and later models:

5.

Position the mounting bracket (1) on one side of the

motorcycle.

6.

Front Docking Kit Installed Alone. See Figure 8. Install

the mounting bracket as follows:

(2) Locate rearmost unused hole on underside of

fender strut, just in front of left shock.

a.

Install 5/16-18 x 1 in. (25 mm) long screw (8) in the

upper front hole.

(3) Use tie wrap to anchor air hose to this hole and
prevent it from getting kinked or pinched.

b.

Install 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick spacer (5) on each screw,
between the mounting bracket (1) and the original
equipment saddlebag support bracket (A).

(4) Re-install air hose to air valve, and install air valve
in hole marked "F" on left-hand side bracket.

c.

Finger-tighten both screws.

Front Docking Kit Installed With Rear Docking Kit. See

Figure 9. Install the mounting bracket as follows:
a.

7.

8.

(5) Add air to shock absorbers according to instructions in the Service Manual.
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Install 5/16-18 x 1 in. (25 mm) long screw (8) from

front docking kit (53803-06) in the upper front hole of
bracket (1), and through front of bracket (B) from rear
docking kit (53804-06), placed between mounting
bracket (1) and original equipment saddlebag support
bracket (A).

b.

Install 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 in. (57 mm) long screw and

lockwasher (D), docking point (C), and 0.386 in. (9.8
mm) thick spacer (E) from rear docking kit (53804-06)
in the upper rear hole of bracket (B) from rear docking
kit (53804-06), placed between mounting bracket (1)
and original equipment saddlebag support bracket
(A).

c.

Finger-tighten both screws.

1. Air hose
2. Tie wrap

Install 1/4-20 screw (item 9, length is 1 in. or 7/8 in.

depending on model) and washer (previously saved)
through slot in saddlebag mounting bracket (G).

Figure 3. Air Hose Routing for 2003 and Later Models

For FLHR, FLHT, or FLTR models: See Figure 9. Insert

threads through bottom hole of mounting bracket (1), directly under screws previously installed.

13. See Figure 6, Figure 8, and Figure 9. Place a washer (6)

onto the threads of a button-head screw (4) from this kit.
Place a docking point (3), oriented as shown, over the
screw threads, followed by a spacer (5).

For FLHRC or FLHRS models: See Figure 9. Place 9/16

in. (14.3 mm) thick spacer (11) onto screw threads, and
insert threads through the bottom hole of mounting bracket
(1), directly under screws previously installed.
9.

(1) Remove left-side shock-absorber air hose from

air valve, and reroute it underneath top shock mount.

Place 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick spacer (10) onto screw
threads, and insert threads through saddlebag support
bracket (A) and into clip nut. Torque screw to 10-14 ft-lbs
(13.6-19.0 Nm).

10. Torque both upper screws to 15-19 ft-lbs (20.3-25.8 Nm).

11. Repeat Steps 5 through 10 for opposite side.

14. Insert screw threads as follows:

a.

For 1994-1996 models: Through rearmost hole (H)

in the mounting bracket (1).

b.

For 1997 and later models: Through frontmost hole

(H) in mounting bracket (1).

c.

Insert screw threads through larger hole in bracket

(53805-99, item K, part of Rack or Sissy Bar Upright
Kit) and fasten loosely in place with locknut (7). Leave
locknut slightly loose for docking-point adjustment in
the next step.

15. See Figure 4. Remove the existing Phillips screw (1) from
the hole directly behind the upper shock absorber
mounting bolt on side with frame cover still installed.

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(different detachables latch in different locations). Torque

fasteners to 45-47 ft-lbs (61.0-63.7 Nm).

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2

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Y
1
5

3
6

4
1. Existing screw
2. Shock absorber mounting bolt
3. Fender support cover

3b

3a

Figure 4. Front Docking Point Locations

Figure 6. Proper Alignment of Latch in Docking Point
16. See Figure 8 and Figure 9. Obtain a docking point bushing
(14 or N), screw (12), and flat washer (13) from the kit.
17. Place the flat washer over the threads of the screw, followed by the bushing.
18. Re-install fender support cover previously removed using
docking point screw in place of Phillips screw.
19. Insert the screw threads through the smaller hole in
bracket 53805-99 (item A, part of the Solo Tour-Pak Rack
or Sissy Bar Upright Kit), and the chrome rear fender
support cover. Thread the screw into the weld nut in the
fender support (or nut (O) for 1994-96 models).

Table 2. Proper Alignment of Latch in DockingPoint

Item

Description (Quantity)

Numbers and letters are same as Service Parts List.

1

Mounting bracket

Docking point

3a Docking point neck

3b Raised surface of docking point
4

Button head screw

20. See Figure 5. Rotate the bushing notch (4) into the "correct" position (1).

Spacer

Flat washer

21. Tighten screw to 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm).

Locknut

22. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for opposite side.

Bracket from rack or upright kit

Items not in Service Parts list.

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Luggage rack or sissy bar upright sideplate

Luggage rack or sissy bar upright latch

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1
1.
2.
3.
4.

Correct installation
Incorrect installation
Rear shock absorber
Front docking point bushing notch

Figure 5. Position of Docking Point Notch

23. See Figure 6. Fasten detachable passenger backrest
uprights or luggage rack to docking points as described
in the instruction sheet for that accessory.
Push the forward notches of the accessory completely
into the docking points in position (1), then fasten the rear
notches into the docking points in appropriate position

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1. Front docking kit (53803-06)

2. Rear docking kit (53804-06)
3. Saddlebag support bracket
Figure 7. Front and Rear Docking Kits

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L

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5
M

10

1
8

A
7
K

11

G
F
9
5
6

14 , N

13
12

4
H
2
J

R
F

Figure 8. Service Parts: Front Docking Kit Installed Alone

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L
B
M
10

1
E

7
K

11
D

14 , N

5
3

13

6
9

12

4
H

G
2

R
F

Figure 9. Service Parts: Front Docking Kit Installed with Rear Docking Kit (53804-06)
Table 3. Service Parts: Front Detachable DockingKit
Item
1

Description (Quantity)

Part Number

Mounting bracket, right side

53759-96B

Mounting bracket, left side (not shown)

53758-96C

Tie wrap

10073

Docking point (2)

53684-96A

Screw, button head, hex socket, 3/8-16 x 2 in. (51 mm) (2)

4215

Washer, hardened, 3/8 in. I.D., 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick (6)

6532

Flat washer, chrome, 3/8 in. I.D., 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) thick (2)

94067-90T

Hex locknut, Nylok, thin, 3/8-16 (2)

7667

Capscrew, hex head, 5/16-18 x 1 in. (25.4 mm) (4)

4017

Capscrew, hex head, 1/4-20 x 7/8 in. (22.2 mm) (2) (for all models except FLHRC/I and FLHRS/I) 3802W
Capscrew, hex head, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm) (2) (for models FLHRC/I and FLHRS/I)

2872W

10

Spacer, 1/4 in. I.D., 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick (2)

5735

11

Spacer, 1/4 in. I.D., 9/16 in. (14.3 mm) thick (2) (for models FLHRC/I and FLHRS/I)

5839

12

Screw, button head, hex socket, 5/16-18 x 1 in. (2)

94394-92T

13

Washer, flat (2)

94066-90T

14

Bushing, docking point - notched (2)

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Table 3. Service Parts: Front Detachable DockingKit

Item

Description (Quantity)

Part Number

Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit:

A

Original equipment saddlebag support bracket

Rear docking-point bracket from Kit 53804-06

Docking point from Kit 53804-06

2-1/4 in. (57 mm) long button-head screw and lockwasher from Kit 53804-06

0.385 in. (9.8 mm) spacer from Kit 53804-06

Original equipment washer

Original equipment saddlebag mounting bracket

Notes:
H

The docking point on each side must be mounted in the front (forward) hole for 1997 and later models, and in the back
(rearward) hole for 1994 through 1996 models.

For 1997 through 2001 models, the two air fittings mount in the two bottom holes.
For 2002 models, mount the single air fitting in the front (forward) hole on the right-side bracket.
For 2003 and later, the air fitting must be relocated to the forward hole on the left-side bracket.

Bracket from Luggage Rack or Sissy Bar Upright Kit.

Locknut from kit 53658-05 (for 1994 through 1996 models).

Weld nut on saddlebag support bracket (A) (for 1997 and later models).

Weld nut on saddlebag support bracket (A).

Bushing, docking point - no notch (2) (from Kit 53660-05, for 1994 through 1996 models).

Nut (2) (from Kit 53660-05, for 1994 through 1996 models).

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