Topic: Swapping out 2 point docking kit for 4 point kit-How hard is it? (Read 6244 times)

searay540 · « **on:** August 17, 2009, 05:42:46 AM »

Could someone give me an idea of the difficulty of doing this yourself? I understand the antenna relocation issue and may or may not have to do that, but was wondering if switching to the 4 point dock is something better left to the dealer, or something the average Joe could do themself?

LarryB · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2009, 07:12:47 AM »

YOU CAN DO IT. I assume you're installing a TP with this. Mount the antenna on it, there is more than enough slack in the line behind the left- side cover

MD-Dave · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2009, 07:25:23 AM »

I just did it. It is as easy as unscrewing two screws and putting three in on each side.

Screamin · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2009, 07:46:10 AM »

'Tis among the easiest things you can do, No worries. BTW, use some locktite.

LarryB · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2009, 07:50:40 AM »

it's so easy, even a caveman can do it

Highjagger · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:28:08 PM »

A caveman ?
Are you really sure ?
Muhuhuhahaha , i guess you are right , he would .

sadunbar · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:31:41 PM »

Quote from: searay540 on August 17, 2009, 05:42:46 AM

Could someone give me an idea of the difficulty of doing this yourself? I understand the antenna relocation issue and may or may not have to do that, but was wondering if switching to the 4 point dock is something better left to the dealer, or something the average Joe could do themself?

It's as easy as installing chrome tour pak hinges - ANYBODY could do it without any problem what so ever....

(oops.....sorry d00d....don't go taking that wrong...)

Fired00d · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:40:54 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on August 17, 2009, 03:31:41 PM

It's as easy as installing chrome tour pak hinges - ANYBODY could do it without any problem what so ever....

(oops.....sorry d00d....don't go taking that wrong...)

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

searay540 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:50:46 PM »

Well, I guess I did not understand the antenna relocation issue as well as I thought. Got the 4 point dock kit today, took the bags off, and noticed the antenna is mounted to the 2 point bracket. I am not doing the TP yet, as all I really wanted out of this was put the 4 point dock on and add the Stealth Luggage rack and keep my stock backrest.

So now am I stuck with actually stuffing the antenna in the fairing? That is a bigger project than I want to deal with at this point. If I am not putting a TP on and don't want to move the antenna to the fairing, are there any other options to mounting the antenna near where it should be with the 4 point dock?

I saw a pic here http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=39851.msg618114#msg618114

where it seems the antenna is still there with the Stealth luggage rack, so it seems like it should mount fine, yet the parts manuals says it needs the 4 point dock..

I have to get this issue resolved soon, cause the luggage rack is on the way.

thanks for any help or advice.

LarryB · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:01:28 PM »

If it were me, I'd take the antenna bracket off. get under the left side cover and free up the extra antenna cable, disconnect the barrel connector, dry fit the 4 point bracket and see where the bracket might fit in the works, then mount it all, re-hook up the barrel connector and take the slack back out and ziptie under the side cover. that antenna bracket can be bent to accomodate.
or try one of these.
http://www.sierra-mc.com/products.asp?cat=263

searay540 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:11:35 PM »

LarryB,

Not sure I understand what you are saying.

When you say "take the antenna bracket off", I presume you mean the single piece of metal that composes the 2 point dock module. The somehow mount that same piece after the 4 point dock is installed. (beats the hell out of me why MoCo didn't have the 4 point dock standard on CVO on in the first place)

Or are you simply saying go buy a bracket?

Sorry for not quite visualizing what you are saying.

LarryB · « **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:17:06 PM »

the bracket you have on there now really isn't connected to the docking bracket, it's added to it. so when you take the stock setup apart, the antenna mount will separate, and then you can re mount as needed. this is where mods and custom come together. when you apply a TP you run the antenna cable up into the tp and hook up the antenna.
I for one, am glad they did like they did, as I ride in the solo setup

searay540 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:23:21 PM »

OK..I must not have noticed it comes apart...looked like one piece to me when I looked at it...

Will try again this evening when (if) I have time and get back to you.

Thanks much for your help

Dracula · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:24:36 PM »

I have the 4 point with stealth rack and the antenna stayed in the same location. If you are not going to put a very wide luggage bag on the rack, it will clear the antenna.

LarryB · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:26:52 PM »

Quote from: Dracula on August 26, 2009, 04:24:36 PM

I have the 4 point with stealth rack and the antenna stayed in the same location. If you are not going to put a very wide luggage bag on the rack, it will clear the antenna.

thats kinda what I'm thinkin too. should work, but if not

searay540 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:32:06 PM »

Dracula,

Do you still have the stock back rest on the bike?

Dracula · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2009, 05:02:09 PM »

Yes. It works like the Stealth Rack isn't there (with or without the rack on).

Did you get the little chrome covers? It's just caps that go on the mounts when you have no rack or backrest. Sure makes it look a lot nicer!

searay540 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:27:01 PM »

I didn't, but I will. You wouldn't happen to have the part number handy would you?

LarryB · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:05:44 PM »

48171-09
about 32 $ at chicagoHD

searay540 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:11:07 PM »

Punched in that part number and this is what i got..

48171-09

This item has been discontinued. Do not order it because you will not receive it.

Dracula · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2009, 08:11:30 AM »

My dealer had them on the shelf. Maybe a dealer only item??

LarryB · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2009, 08:11:55 AM »

you are correct, they changed the numbers
try this one 48035-09

wenchal · « **Reply #22 on:** August 27, 2009, 11:19:22 AM »

Anyone know if the detach hardware chrome covers will fit the 2008/earlier detach docking points? Harley info just says "Fits many accessory docking hardware kits"...

Chrome covers come in small 48035-09, short 48218-10,and large 48220-10.

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2009, 11:59:34 AM »

Quote from: LarryB on August 27, 2009, 08:11:55 AM

you are correct, they changed the numbers
try this one 48035-09

These used to be in a 4-pack but the new number is only for two and they are $24.95 a pair.

With the Tour-Pak on I use two of them for the front extended lugs. When the Tour-Pak is off all four go on.

Before I bought the two pair, I tried the kit for the Softail and even though they are two slightly different diameters, they still fit front and rear docking lugs. I bought the 4-pack Softail kit and one of the magnets were bad so they took them back and ordered the Touring twin pack for me. The guy made me a deal and sold them to me at the same 4-pack pricing. The 4-pack Softail pricing is $39.95 and that's $10 cheaper than buying two 2-packs to fit the touring bikes. If you're at a dealership, have them open the Softail package and try them out, I think you'll like them just the same and save the extra $10.

Now these are list prices and you can do better with some of the 20% off dealerships, so shop around.

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