1. | See Figure 1. Stand behind the motorcycle. Place the left side and right side front sideplate notches (2) into the front docking points (4) on the fender supports (3). See Figure 2 for views of correct and incorrect sideplate engagement. NOTE Failure to align the front docking points and sideplates could result in damage to the rear docking points. DO NOT attempt to adjust the sideplates while the motorcycle is in motion. |
Figure 1. Place Front Notches into Front Docking Points
Figure 2. Sideplate Fit to Front Docking Points
Figure 3. Lower Rear Notches Onto Rear Docking Points | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2. | See Figure 3. Position the rotary latches (1) over the rear docking points (4). Pull the rotary latches (1) back to their rearmost position as shown. Check that the sideplate notches (3) and latches fit into the neck (5) of the rear docking points as shown. Gentle squeezing or spreading of the sideplates (2) could be required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3. | Push the rear of the sideplates downward. Close the rotary latches by pressing the latch levers as far forward as they go (see Figure 4 ). A click is heard when the latches are in place. If the latches do not easily close, do not force. |
Figure 4. Close Rotary Latches | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4. | See Figure 5. Insert the legs of the sissybar upright (A) all the way into the channels of the sideplates as shown. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5. | Apply a few drops of Loctite 243 - Blue to the clean screw threads (B). Thread the screws into the nuts (C) in the sideplate channels. Tighten to 11–14 N·m (96–120 in-lbs). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6. | To remove the sissy bar and sideplate as an assembly, press to release the rotary latches on each side. Pull the latch levers back. Carefully lift the rear of the sideplates up. Pull the sissy bar assembly out of the front docking points. |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
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1 | Side plate, left | Not Sold Separately |
2 | Side plate, right | Not Sold Separately |
3 | Rotary latch kit (2) | 50300108 |
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit. | ||
A | Sissy bar upright | |
B | Screw | |
C | Nut |