Kuryakyn 9539 ALLEY CAT AIR CLEANER for VSTAR 950 - Manual (Page 2)

TOOLS SUGGESTED:
Phillips screwdriver, set of metric hex wrenches, metric sockets and ratchet,
metric combination wrenches, standard hex wrenches, standard wrenches,
Loctite 242 or equivalent threadlocker, model-specific service manual
STEP 1 Read and understand all steps in the instructions before
starting the installation. Park the motorcycle on a hard, level
surface and turn off the ignition. Allow the engine and ex-
haust system to cool.
STEP 2 Remove existing air cleaner cover, filter element, and backing
plate. Set the screws aside, they will be reused.
OPTIONAL: Refer to PIC 4. Remove the two screws to
remove the OEM support bracket, it will not
be used; reinstall and tighten the screws.
Refer to the service manual for correct
torque specs.
STEP 3 Refer to PIC 1. Disconnect the breather hose from the back-
side of the backing plate. Ensure the spring clip remains on
the hose; it will be reused. Set the backing plate aside, it will
not be reused.
STEP 4
Refer to PIC 1. Remove the lower screw from the timing
chain tensioner housing. Set the screw aside; it will not be
reused.
STEP 5 Refer to PIC 1. Remove the front Phillips head screw from
the bottom of the throttle body. Set the screw aside; it will
not be reused.
STEP 6 Locate the included Support Bracket. Secure the Support
Bracket to the underside of the throttle body with an included
M5 X 0.8 X 14MM Socket Head Cap Screw and M5 Split Lock
Washer. Leave the Screw finger tight for now.
NOTE: Remove one Phillips head screw at a time
to prevent dislodging the plate and O-ring
it secures.
STEP 7 Remove the rear screw from the underside of the throttle
body. Refer to PIC 2. Swing the Support Bracket in until the
holes align; secure the Bracket with the other M5 Screw and
Lock Washer. Leave the Screw snug for now.
STEP 8 Align the Support Bracket slot with the hole in the timing
chain tensioner housing; thread the included M6 socket head
cap screw with Flat washer through the slot and into the ten-
sioner housing. Leave the screw snug for now.
STEP 9
Tighten the two M5 Screws from
STEP 6 and 7
. Do NOT
over tighten the Screws. Tighten the M6 Screw from
STEP 8
.
STEP 10
Refer to PIC 3. Thread the included 1/2” Elbow Hose Fitting
into the included Air Cleaner Adapter. Ensure the Fitting
points inward when installed.
ALLEY CAT AIR CLEANER for VSTAR 950
-cont.-
INSTALLATION
Working around the sharp edges of the cylinder-head fins exposes
your hands to injury. Wear protective gloves to prevent serious
injury.
YOU WILL BE WORKING AROUND THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
SYSTEM DURING INSTALLATION. ENSURE THAT THE ENGINE AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM HAVE FULLY COOLED TO PREVENT INJURY.
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THROTTLE BODY
REMOVE THE
FRONT SCREW
REMOVE THE
LOWER
SCREW FROM
TIMING CHAIN
TENSIONER
HOUSING
PIC 1
BREATHER HOSE
PIC 3
1/2” ELBOW
FITTING
POINTS
INWARD
INSTALL RUBBER INLET FLOW PLATE
IN BACKSIDE OF ADAPTER. ENSURE
PLATE FULLY SEATS IN RECESS
PIC 2
SUPPORT BRACKET
FRONT OF BIKE
PIC 4 BRAKE-SIDE (RIGHT)
REMOVE THE TWO SCREWS TO REMOVE BRACKET