Baron Engine Guards_ENGINE GUARD Yamaha Road Star - Manual

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Engine Guard Installation
Yamaha Road Star
WARNING! Engine guards are in no way intended to provide bodily
protection for the rider and/or passenger. The motorcycle operator assumes
all responsibility for any effect this product may have on motorcycle handling.
Engine guards are for cosmetic use only.
No warranties or guaranties regarding personal safety are expressed or implied.
Revision: 1.4 - 07/27/2010
INCLUDED IN THE KIT:
(2) M10 x 25mm Hex Cap Screw
(2) M10 Flat Washer
(2) 3/8-16 x 3/4" Hex Head Bolt
(2) 3/8" Flat Washer
(2) 3/8-16 Jam Nut
INSTRUCTIONS:
Unlike the driver floorboards, which fold up if they contact the ground while leaning excessively in a comer,
these engine guards will not fold up. In point of fact, these engine guards can, and under the proper
circumstances will, lift the motorcycle off the road causing potential loss of control if the motorcycle is leaned
too aggressively in a corner.
To install the engine guard:
1. Protect the rear portion of the front fender with a towel or other thick, soft cloth.
2. Remove the OEM engine guards if they have been installed on the motorcycle.
Or, if OEM engine guards are not present,
Remove the two lower engine mount bolts. These bolts are located on the inside of the right and left frame
rails, and will be replaced with the longer 10mm bolts included with your new engine guard.
3. Position the engine guard so that the lower brackets point towards the rear of the motorcycle, and slide the
engine guard into the space between the front wheel and the frame.
4. Raise the guard until the upper V" mount is located between the frame rails.
Note: Your new Barons engine guard is equipped with a unique upper V" mount clamp. This clamp
becomes a cradle for the upper frame supports when it is inserted between the frame rails.
5. Rotate the engine guard until the lower mounting brackets are aligned with the lower engine mount holes.
Due to production line tolerances in both the motorcycle and the engine guard, the mounting brackets may
be too wide or too narrow for the frame. If this is the case, remove the guard from the motorcycle. Place
the guard on a flat, firm surface. Insert a towel or other protective material between the guard and the
surface. Using a rubber mallet or a block of wood and a hammer, tap the lower brackets until they are
correctly spaced.
6. Insert the new 10mm bolts and washers, and finger tighten only.
7. Tighten each 3/8" bolt in the upper clamp evenly by using a 9/16" socket or a wrench. Snug down each bolt
until it draws the front of the upper clamp into contact with the upper frame supports, then adjust these
bolts accordingly to achieve equal spacing between each floorboard and the lower engine guard rail.
8. Tighten the jam nuts against the washers to lock each bolt in place.
CAUTION! It is critical that you do not over-tighten these bolts.
Tighten all remaining nuts and bolts securely. If necessary, slightly loosen rear brake line banjo bolt and
rotate banjo fitting for clearance with engine guard. Tighten banjo bolt and check brake for proper
operation.
You must re-tighten all four of the engine guard mounting bolts after 100 miles of riding!
Care & Cleaning: Engine guards take the full brunt of the worst of what the weather in your area has to offer,
making it critical that proper and complete cleaning take place on a weekly basis, or corrosion will occur which
is not covered by warranty! Proper cleaning procedure would be to use a product like Simple Green, LOC,
Salt-Away or similar. Mix a strong batch and apply it liberally with a soft towel or soft nylon brush to the entire
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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