1 | Grab rail screw (2) |
2 | Grab rail |
3 | Bank angle sensor screw (2) |
4 | Bank angle sensor |
1. | See Figure 2. Install clip nut (1) in mounting hole (2). Align the clip nut hole with alignment hole (3). Follow the instructions included with the Mid-Frame Air Deflector Kit to install the four self-clinching special nuts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2. | Move the electrical connector so that the backrest mounting base does not interfere with it. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3. | See Figure 3. Install mounting bracket (8) to mounting base (4) with screw (6) and flange nut (7). Tighten screw. Torque: 8–11 N·m (72–96 in-lbs) Mounting bracket-to-mounting base screw NOTE Only use the specified screw to install the mounting bracket to the BAS. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4. | See Figure 3. Install front mounting bracket (8). NOTE Only use the specified screw to install the front mounting bracket to the BAS bracket. a. 2009 - 2018 models: Holding the BAS bracket in place, install the front mounting bracket (8) using flange screws (5). Tighten. Torque: 8.1–12.2 N·m (71.7–108.0 in-lbs) b. 2019 - Present models: Install front mounting bracket (8) using flange screws (5) and flange nuts (10). Tighten. Torque: 8.1–12.2 N·m (71.7–108.0 in-lbs) |
Figure 2. Install Clip Nut
Figure 3. Install Backrest Mounting Base | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5. | Tighten rear mounting screws (1). Torque: 7–11 N·m (60–96 in-lbs) locknut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6. | Tighten front mounting screws (5). Torque: 8–12 N·m (72–108 in-lbs) Mounting bolts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7. | See Figure 9. Mount actuator handle with cable (13) to actuator handle bracket (12) with screws (9) and locknuts (11). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8. | See Figure 5. Verify that the backrest adjustment cable is not connected to the mounting bracket. Starting at the actuator assembly end, route the backrest cable under the cross-member plate and up through the frame (5). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9. | Continue routing cable between the battery compartment and the fuse/electrical box. Continue routing the cable up from the rear of the electrical box to between the frame and the rear fender, and up to the top of the rear fender and to the backrest bracket. NOTE Do not use Loctite on the fasteners used to secure the mid-frame air deflector to the frame. If Loctite contacts the air deflector, damage will occur. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10. | See Figure 5. Slide the flat side of the actuator assembly (4) bracket behind the wires and align the deflector upper mounting hole with slot in adjustment handle bracket. Make sure the hook/bent tab of the bracket engages the edge of the cross-member plate. When aligned, insert and tighten screw and washer. Torque: 2.8–3.9 N·m (25–35 in-lbs) Screw | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11. | See Figure 9. Obtain the adhesive-backed clip (8) from kit. Clean the flat area of the adjustment handle bracket approximately in the location where the spark plug wire stock clip was removed using isopropyl alcohol. Attach the clip to the bracket and route the spark plug wire and evaporator tube (if equipped) through the clip. Fold clip down to capture the wire and/or tube securely. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12. | See Figure 6. Attach the release cable (1) to the backrest mounting base (2) as shown. Carefully secure the cable to the shaft of the gas spring (4) with the provided cable strap (3). Do not over-tighten the cable strap. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13. | Install battery and left side cover. See service manual. |
1. | Install seat. After installing seat, pull up on the seat to verify that it is secure. See service manual. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2. | If grab strap is installed, slide seat through grab strap and install seat with previously removed hardware. See service manual. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3. | If the grab rail is installed, install seat with the previously removed hardware. See service manual. |
Figure 4. Underside of Seat
Figure 5. Installing Actuator Assembly with Mid-Frame Air Deflector
Figure 6. Attach Cable to Backrest Mounting Base |
1. | See Figure 8. The adjustment handle is used to move the backrest pad into the forward and rearward positions. | |||||||
2. | To adjust the backrest pad forward or rearward (2), push the handle. Leaning back against the backrest pad will help adjust it rearward. Keeping your weight off of the backrest pad while pushing on the handle will cause the backrest to come to its full forward position. Releasing the handle will lock the backrest into place. | |||||||
3. | To adjust the backrest pad up and down (1), pull the knob on rear of pad. Move the backrest up or down into the desired position then release when the pad is in the desired position. NOTE Be careful when pushing the seat to the full forward mounting position (3). Pushing the seat forward too far could tear the seat material. | |||||||
4. | The backrest pad may be pushed forward against seat (3) as shown to ease in getting off and on the motorcycle without activating the release handle. |
Figure 8. Backrest Postions |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
---|---|---|
1 | Mounting bracket | 83990-10 |
2 | Washer (2) | 6223 |
3 | Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4 inch (3) | 3574 |
4 | Nut, locking flange, 1/4-20 (3) | 7716 |
5 | Actuation handle kit (includes Items 6 through 13) | 52365-09 |
6 |
| 3574 |
7 |
| 8108 |
8 |
| 10102 |
9 |
| 2933 |
10 |
| 6036 |
11 |
| 7838 |
12 |
| Not Sold Separately |
13 |
| Not Sold Separately |
14 | Cable strap | Not Sold Separately |
15 | Backrest mounting base | Not Sold Separately |
16 | Screw, flange, 1/4-20 x 5/8 inch (2) | 3921 |
17 | Seat protector, adhesive backed, 3 1/2 x 3 inch | 52300017 |
18 | Gas spring kit | 52300681 |
Items referenced in text, but not included in kit: | ||
A | Backrest pad | Sold Separately |
B | Pivot bracket repair kit (includes pivot bracket, lever, spring and hardware) | 52342-09 |