Kawasaki VN900 User Manual
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Figure 3
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Install Clamps
Note: Stud of clamp (2) is offset to the inside of downtube
when properly installed.
Figure 1
1. Using a supplied M8 x 60 screw (5) and bushing (4)
install a clamp to the down tube as shown in
figure 2.
Repeat on opposite side.
For Model VN900 Classic/LT
1. On the right side of motorcycle remove the forward bolt
from right floorboard bracket.
Figure 3
2. Carefully position the engine guard between the fender
and frame with the lower mounting tabs in line with the
floorboard bracket
3. Install right side using stock bolt removed in step 1. Do
not tighten. Allow engine guard to rest against covered
fender.
4. Repeat for left side. Do not tighten yet.
For Model VN900 Custom
1. Remove the forward 10 x 30 mm bolts from the left and
right footpeg brackets and carefully position the engine
guard between the fender and frame with the lower mount-
ing tabs in line with the footpeg brackets.
2. Apply a small amount of Loctite® #243 or similar thread
locker and replace the original right side bolt but do not
tighten at this time.
3. On the left side of the motorcycle substitute the original
bolt with the supplied 10 x 45 mm bolt from bag 838 but
first apply a small amount of Loctite® #243 or similar
thread locker to the threads. Do not tighten bolt.
For Model VN900 Classic/LT and VN900 Custom
1. Swing engine guard up and secure top of bar to right
and left clamps using the M8 cap nuts with a small amount
of Loctite® #243 or similar thread locker product applied to
the nut. (3). Adjust clamps if necessary.
Figure 4
2. Tighten the floorboard or footpeg bolts to 34-37 Nm (25-
28 ft. lb).
3. Tighten the 8 x 60 mm screws on the clamps to 14-19
Nm (10-13 ft-lb) then finally tighten the 8 mm flange nuts to
14-19 Nm (10-13 ft-lb).
CLEANING
Clean the bracket with mild soap and water. Do not use
hard abrasive cleaners.
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