This Harley-Davidson sidecar was introduced for the 2004 model year and was cataloged as a factory sidecar application for select Touring models, including the FLHRS/I Road King Custom. Harley-Davidson’s service documentation identifies a 2004 VIN designation for the FLHRS/I sidecar, confirming its debut year. The sidecar appears in Harley-Davidson parts and painted-parts references for subsequent years, including 2005, 2006 and 2007-era catalogs, which shows that it remained part of the factory accessory line after its introduction. By the end of the 2000s, Harley-Davidson’s sidecar documentation shifted toward newer sidecar model codes and updated catalog structures, but the exact final model year for this specific FLHRS/I sidecar application is not clearly verified from the available official sources. In Harley-Davidson history, these factory sidecars represent a niche but distinctive chapter in the brand’s Touring family, aimed at riders who wanted the classic sidecar look and the practicality of carrying an additional passenger or cargo without moving away from the big-twin touring platform.
MODEL HISTORY