Baron Suspension & Lowering_REAR LOWERING KIT Yamaha Venture_RSTD - Manual

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Venture Rear Lowering Kit Installation
CAUTION! WARNING!!! Read this before installing these products! The use
of these products will lower your motorcycle approximately 1-1/2 inches and
reduce suspension travel. The lowering of either front-end, back-end or both
causes the motorcycles chassis, footboards, exhaust and other products
bolted to any portion of the bike to now be approximately 1-1/2 inches closer
to the ground. When turning at both low or high speeds, these items can come
in contact with the ground. This contact, should it happen, can cause you
some, or all loss of control or may cause damage to the item.
Revision: 1.2 - 02/22/2010
INCLUDED IN THE KIT:
(1) - Caliper Relocation Bracket Stop Arm
(1) - Rear Wheel Spacer
(1) - Caliper Relocation Bracket
(2) - Steel Lowering Brackets
INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING: This installation requires the lifting of the motorcycle. Serious injury can result from an improperly
secured motorcycle. Ensure that the motorcycle is securely supported during this procedure. Barons highly
recommends the installation of this product be performed by a qualified Yamaha mechanic.
Note: We strongly recommend the application of Loctite®, or a similar material, on the threads of all bolts.
Secure motorcycle to bike lift and raise the motorcycle so the rear wheel is unweighted. Remove right-side
saddle bag. Loosen and remove the two self-locking nuts and flat washers from suspension connecting arm bolts
from the left side of the motorcycle per standard Yamaha shop manual procedures.
Slide the connecting arm bolts out from the right side of the motorcycle and replace the stock connecting arms
with your new Barons connecting arms. Reinstall the bolts, washers and nuts. Torque the two connecting arm
nuts to 35 foot-pounds (48 Nm).
Next is to move the brake caliper to below the swingarm. Remove rear axle per Yamaha shop manual
procedures. Remove brake caliper and stock caliper mounting bracket. Install new Barons caliper relocation
bracket by sliding axle through stock flat washer, caliper bracket then wheel spacer IN THAT ORDER.
Continue to slide axle through wheel and install axle nut but do not tighten. Swing caliper relocation bracket up
to a parallel position with swingarm. Using stock mounting bolt, install supplied caliper relocation bracket stop
arm into location where stock brake caliper mounting bracket bolted to swingarm, making sure the stop arms
post fits into locating hole in caliper relocation bracket. Tighten stop arm bolt to factory specs. Tighten rear
axle nut to factory specs. Remove brake banjo bolt and fitting from caliper. Rotate banjo fitting 180 degrees,
reinstall and bleed brake line with caliper in upright position. Install caliper on new bracket. Lower motorcycle
to ground.
It is recommended you adjust shock spring air pressure to a setting that prevents suspension bottoming. An
initial setting of 30-40 lbs. air pressure is a good starting point. Refer to owners manual for adjusting shock air
pressure.
Our install guides provide a basic outline on the proper installation of our products. Further tuning and/or
fitment may be required. Barons bears no responsibility on installation costs associated with this product.
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