1985-2008 Harley Davidson Softail Saddlebags & (Saddle Bag) Removal & Installation Guide.


Picture displays diagram for 2002 FLSTC H-D Softail model. For removal, installation and caution procedures see download service manual reference for your exact model and year motorcycle as procedures differ between models and years.

 
 
  

1985-1990 Softail Service Manual Application: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Harley Davidson (H-D, HD) FXSB (Low Rider, LowRider), FXEF (Fat Bob, FatBob) , FXWG (Wide Glide), FXST (Softail Stardard), FXSTC (Softail Custom), FLST (Heritage Softail) , FXSTS (Softail Springer), FLSTC (Heritage Softail Classic), FLSTF (Fat Boy), 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 H-D motorcycle models.

1991-1992 H-D Harley Davidson Softail Service Manual Application: FLSTC (Heritage Softail Classic), FLSTF (Fat Boy), FXSTC (Softail Custom ), FXSTS (Softail Springer).

2001 Service Repair Manual Applictation: This Softail Service Manual covers all 2001 Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer, 2001 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail, 2001 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic, 2001 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy, 2001 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Night, 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard, 2001 Harley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce Motorcycles.

2002 Softail Service manual & Diagnostics manual application: 2002 "02" H-D (HD) Harley-Davidson FXST/FXSTI Softail Standard, 2002 Harley-Davidson FXSTB/FXSTBI Night Train, 2002 Harley-Davidson FXSTS/FXSTSI Springer Softail, 2002 Harley-Davidson FLSTF/FLSTFI Fat Boy, 2002 Harley-Davidson FXSTD/FXSTDI Softail Deuce, 02 Harley-Davidson FLSTS/FLSTSI Heritage Springer, 02 Harley-Davidson FLSTC/FLSTCI Heritage Softail Classic model motorcycles.

2004 Softail Service Manual, Supplement Manual & Diagnostics Manual application: - 2004 H-D (HD) Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC/FLSTCIM, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Classic FLSTSC, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN/FLSTNI, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF/FLSTFI, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD/FXSTDI, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Softail FXSTS, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Night Train FXSTB, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST, 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Fat Boy, 2004 Harley Davidson Softail FLSTDSE2 model motorcycles.

2005 Softail Service Manual, Supplement Manual & Diagnostics Manual application: - 20005 H-D (HD) Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Classic FLSTSC, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN/FLSTNI, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF/FLSTFI, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD/FXSTDI, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Softail FXSTS, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Night Train FXSTB, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST, 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Fat Boy, 2005 Harley Davidson Softail FLSTFSE model motorcycles.

2006 Softail Service Manual Application: 2006 (06) FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic, 2006 (06) FXSTS Springer Softail, 2006 (06) FXSTD Softail Deuce, 2006 (06) FLSTN Softail Deluxe , 2006 (06) FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic , 2006 (06) FLSTF H-D Fat Boy , 2006 (06) FXSTB Softail Night Train , 2006 (06) FXST Softail Standard & 2006 (06)FLST Heritage Softail motorcycle including both EFI & Carburetor models.

2007 Harley Davidson Softail Motorcycle Service Manual for : 2007 FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic, 2007 FLSTF Fat Boy, 2007 FLSTN Softail Deluxe, 2007 FXST Softail Standard, 2007 FXSTB Night Train, 2007 FXSTC Softail Custom & 2007 FXSTD Softail Deuce.
 
2008 Harley Davidson Softail Motorcycle Factory Service Manual & 2008 H-D Softail Electrical Diagnostics Manual for: 2008 Softail FXCW Rocker, 2008 Softail FXCWC Rocker C, 2008 Softail FLSTC Heritage Classic, 08 Sfotail FLSTC ANV 105th Anniversary Heritage Classic, 08 Softail FLSTF Fat Boy, 2008 Softail FLSTSB Cross Bones, 08 Softail FLSTN Deluxe,  08 FXSTB Night Train, 08 FXSTC Custom, 08 FXSTC ANV 105th Anniversary Custom.

REFERENCES
 
Any time you are performing work on your H-D Softail motorcycle we highly recommend following the procedures in the service manual. We gathered a few great sources to obtain the Softail service manuals via instant download (download it straight to your computers in seconds).
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Softail Service Manuals

85-90 Softail Service Manual 91-92 Softail Service Manual 2001 Softail Service Manual

2002 Softail Service Manual 2004 Softail Service Manual 2005 Softail Service Manual

2006 Softail Service Manual 2007 Softail Service Manual 2008 Softail Service Manual


SADDLEBAGS

REMOVAL

See service manual for illistration as removal and installations procedures differ between model/year softail motorcycles. Remove acorn nut and washer from lower support. Remove flange nuts and washers from inside saddlebag. Lift saddlebag away from motorcycle. Remove nuts behind fender support if necessary.

 

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

On 2002 FLSTS models, there is a washer between stud and fender support. If replacing isolator, long (silver) threads face saddlebag and short (yellow) threads face support. in-lbs (13.6-16.3 Nm). Install lower bracket acorn nut and washer. Tighten to 80-100 in-lbs (9.0-11.3 Nm).

See picture diagram in softail service manual for assembly scamatics. If removed, tighten nuts  behind fender support  to 21-27 ft-lbs (28.5-36.6 Nm). Install flange nuts and washers inside saddlebags. Tighten to 120-144.

 

SOFTAIL SADDLEBAG HARDWARE PARTS

1. Nut

2. Fender support

3. Sissy bar sideplate

4. Stud

5. Flange nut and washer

6. Saddlebag

7. Acorn nut

8. Washer

9. Isolator

10. Lower front support


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