Its2 different kits, but they meld together. They dont have to be installed at the same time, although it seems a little easier to do both at the same time. Thanks on the car, its going to be redone this winter, it seems that to many people are making that style now!

 

So how to fix the right hardware to the bottom of the tourpack instead of using the original?

It seems crazy that we cant find a way to use one docking kit to perform both functions...I think it is just a way for the MoCo to make more money.

I am sure with all these brains on this site we can figure some way to do it.

 

My dealer quoted $130.00

 

glad the search function works cause i am tackling this either tonight or tomorrow.

 

This is tricky to install, before loosening any bolts, I put my floor jack under the exhaust,
so the holes stay lined up and the weight of the pipe doesn't pull it down.

I also installed the "quick-release locks" found out they do not have the same exact grooves
cut into the sides as the stock pieces, I ended up installing the left-side (I think) backwards
so it actually works, I think some of the factory accessories fit terrible.

 

When I installed mine I could not see how they wanted the straps in relation to the chrome cover. It seemed as though it would fit best over the top of the chrome cover, and since you can't see this point behind the bags, thats what I did.

 

All I can say is good luck if you're taking on the install yourself.My batting average is.500 on installation of the detachable passenger's backrest. Got 'er done on the 00 RKC myself, but had to wave off on the installation on the 07 SG for fear of damaging the bike in frustration. Absolutely kicked my *** and the multipleinstruction sheetsonly make it worse.

 

Before I installed mine,I looked at a bike at my dealership that already the detachable passenger backrest on it and took notes.That helped me greatly.I also wish that I would have spray painted the mounting bracket black.My bike is black and the bracket is kinda a dark brown.Just something to think about...

 

This thread has been very helpful. I wonder if, when you buy a used sissybar, the seller knows to include that flat bar support (#53805-99) with the sissybar. I'm thinking not. And if you don't know to ask, you might be disappointed. I bought both the front and rear kits, and am in the middle of installing them. Guess I'll have to wait till I actually get the sissybar before I can finish installing the front docking points.

 

I am in the middle of installing docking hardware 53803-06 on my 07 EG, any pictures, instructions not so good
Tx