Cobra FLHC 2018 User manual

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*Cobra®recommends you always wear a helmet while riding. Please never operate your motorcycle while under
the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Enjoy the new look of your motorcycle and please ride safely.
Items Supplied >
1 - Detachable Solo Chrome or Black Rack with
Latches
2 - 3/8” I.D. Front, Mount Bushing, Black
2 - 3/8” I.D. Rear, Outer/Inner/Plastic Bushing, Black
4 - 3/8”-16 x 3.0” Sockethead Screws Zinc
4 - 3/8” Flat Washers
Application(s) >
HARLEY:
SOFTAIL: FLHC 2018 - 2019
FLHCS 2018 - 2019
Instruction Manual >
Read all instructions carefully before installing your new Cobra®product!
1. Prepare a large towel or moving blanket to set the removed saddlebags on. Start on the right side of
the motorcycle. Open the saddlebag lid, Figure 1. The screws and spacers are retained with the bag
by an o-ring on the inner-side of the spacer on the screw, when the screws are fully loose the bag will
be pulled off the motorcycle with the screws and spacers. Have an assistant hold the bag as you
loosen the front and rear screws retaining the saddlebag and spacers. Carefully pull the bag off the
front lower mount and set down on towel. NOTE: Remove only one set of screws right to left on the
motorcycle at a time so the saddlebags or fender do not fall resulting in possible scratches or damage
to the fender, exhaust, saddlebag or paint.
2. Remove the o-rings from the front and rear screws and remove the stock inner spacers (the one
closer to the fender rail), and stock bolts from the saddlebags. Insert (1) of the supplied 3/8-16 X 3.0"
screws through (1) supplied 3/8" washer, the front saddlebag mount hole and the supplied front
backrest bushing, see Figure 2. Insert (1) of the supplied 3/8-16 X 3.0" screws through (1) supplied
3/8" washer, the rear saddlebag mount hole and the supplied rear backrest bushing. Place sufficient
blue loctite on both screws. Do not install original o-rings. Reinstall the right bag carefully on to the
lower front mount and then thread in the new screws being sure the spacers are in place correctly and
centered in the fender rail. Snug the bolts but do not fully tighten at this time.
602-2514 / 602-2514B
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DOCUMENT NO. 0017 REV. B
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
FIGURE 1
STOCK INNER
BUSHINGS / O-
RING, REMOVE
WITH BAG
LOOSEN FRONT
AND REAR
SCREWS FULLY
BUT REMOVE
WITH BAG,
SPACERS & O-
RING
HAVE ASSISTANT
HOLD BAG WHILE
LOOSENING
SCREWS
DETAIL VIEW OF STOCK HARDWARE
STOCK SCREW
O-RING
INNER
SPACER
SADDLEBAG /
SPACER

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Instruction Manual >
602-2514 / 602-2514B
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3. Repeat, Steps 1 and 2 for left side saddlebag using Figure 2, be sure to orientate all parts correctly.
4. Install the detachable rack onto the motorcycle by first inserting the front portions of the side plates on
to the front mounting bushings on the frame rails. Make sure the rack is seated all the way onto the
mounting bushings. See FIGURE 3.
5. Then slowly rotate the rack downward so the rear portions of the side plates slip over the rear
mounting bushings. See FIGURE 4.
6. Pull backward on both detachable latch knobs and then push downward on the rack to allow the rack
to sit completely on the rear mounting bushings. Then release the detachable latch knob to fully
engage the latch pin underneath the mounting kit bushing. See Figure 4.
DOCUMENT NO. 0018 REV. A
CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
FIGURE 2
FRONT
MOUNTING
BUSHING
SOLO RACK (LATCHES
PRE-INSTALLED)
REAR MOUNTING
BUSHING
SADDLEBAG
OUTER SPACER
LEFT SIDE
COMPONENTS
3/8" WASHER
3/8-16" X 3.0"
SOCKET HEAD
CAP SCREW
SADDLEBAG
RIGHT SIDE FENDER
RAIL
U-SHAPED
GROMMET

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Instruction Manual >
602-2514 / 602-2514B
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7. Make sure the rack, left and right saddlebags all sit square and aligned on the rear of the bike.
Tighten all of the 3/8-16 X 3.0" screws fully to factory specifications in the HD service manual.
8. Always check to make sure both detachable latch pins are fully engaged on the bottom of the
mounting kit bushing. Failure to fully engage the detachable latch pin could cause the rack to come
loose while riding. See Figure 4.
9. Before each ride, check to make sure the detachable latches are fully engaged underneath the
mounting bushings.
10. Check the tightness of all the screws after the first ride, after the first 500 miles and during each
engine service.
DOCUMENT NO. 0018 REV. A
To clean your black accessory use a liquid based soap detergent, such as dishwashing soap applied with a soft cloth and
rinse with clean water. Note: Avoid abrasive cleaning methods such as granular or dry cleansers, simple green, Scotch-
Brite or steel wool pads. Abrasives may breach the coating and shorten life.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
REAR MOUNTING
SCREW / BUSHING
DETACHABLE
LATCH KNOB
DETACHABLE
LATCH PIN
FRONT
MOUNTING
SCREW / BUSHING
MAKE SURE LATCH PIN
IS FULLY ENGAGED
UNDER BUSHING
REAR MOUNTING SCREW
BE SURE TO TORQUE
FRONT MOUNTING
SCREW BE SURE
TO TORQUE