Shogun Motorsports Yamaha R1 (09-12) Frame Slider - Manual (Page 2)

3. Some photos in this section are used for illustration examples only . It is up to you how you
decide to cut your motorcycles bodywork to accept the frame slider there are many different ways
customers go through this process. Shogun is not responsible for any part of your motorcycle for any
reason. Precisely measure location of cut and if in doubt at any point please call us before the install
process has begun
. Professional installation is recommended . Always use proper safety measures during
the install of this product. Do not try to install this product without proper tools, recently calibrated
torque wrench, correct torque specifications from factory service manual,
safety goggles and gloves .
4.
Locating and cutting the body. This is a simple illustration of how most of us install the product
here. It takes a bit longer but our end results have been more consistent with a better overall fit and
finish. We start with (99-SPOT-1212560) Shogun Spot tool. It’s nothing special just a 12mm socket cap
bolt with a 1.25 pitch that we cut the head off of and sharpen to a point. You can purchase the tool for
$12.99 or go to your local hardware store and make your own. Keep in mind Metric 10 or 12mm X 1.25
pitch bolts (most common sportbike engine studs) are fairly hard to find. Make sure you know the size
and that the bolt you’re buying is a 1.25 pitch bolt.
With the body removed, thread in by hand your spot tool. Make sure you have the spot tool screwed in
enough to clear the body on the inside.
5.
Loosely mount your bodywork and adjust the spot tool out to lightly touch the inside of the
body. Make sure you have at least 15mm of thread engagement, without that the spot tool will tend to
sag down giving you a false location. With the body mounted in the correct location use a soft micro
fiber cloth over the spot tool location and softly tap to leave a spot mark on the inside of the body. Be
careful not to scratch or chip the body.