Kuryakyn 9539 ALLEY CAT AIR CLEANER for VSTAR 950 - Manual (Page 4)

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STEP 20
Refer to PIC 9. Align the Spider Bracket with the slots in the Backing Plate and Velocity Plate.
Attach it to the Backing Plate with the supplied #8-32 X 3/8” Flat Socket Cap Screws.
STEP 21 Locate the Air Filter Element in the kit. Refer to PIC 9. Rotate the Air Filter until it aligns
with the Spider Bracket hex stud.
STEP 22
Locate the included Double-Ended Stud in the kit. Insert the longer end of the Stud through
the outside of the Alley Cat Cover as shown in PIC 10.
STEP 23
Apply Loctite 242 or equivalent threadlocker on the longer end of the Double-Ended Stud.
Place the Alley Cat Cover over the Filter and secure to the Spider Bracket with the Stud.
Torque the stud to 36-60 in/lbs. The Stud may need to be loosened a bit to line up the
flats on the Stud with the dowels on the Cover as shown in PIC 11 and 12.
STEP 24
Align the indents in the nylon ratchet with the dowels on the Cover as shown in
PIC 11 and 12.
STEP 25 Refer to PIC 13. Apply Loctite 242 or equivalent threadlocker on the exposed
threads of the Stud; thread the Tri-Bar fastener onto the Stud. There are teeth on
the Ratchet Ring that the teeth on the Tri-Bar will engage to help hold the it in
place. The Tri-Bar only needs to be finger tight! DO NOT over tighten it!
STEP 26 Ensure the tightness of all related fasteners, check for hose clearance and check
throttle for correct operation, making sure it returns properly, BEFORE starting
the bike.
ALLEY CAT AIR CLEANER for VSTAR 950
Ride On!
INSTALLATION
It is the end user’s responsibility to ensure that all of the fasten-
ers (including pre-assembled) are tightened before operation of
the motorcycle. Kuryakyn will not provide warranty coverage on
products or components lost or damaged due to improper instal-
lation or lack of maintenance. Periodic inspection and mainte-
nance are required on all fasteners.
PIC 11
LINE UP FLATS ON STUD WITH
DOWELS ON COVER THEN
NOTCHES ON RATCHET WILL
LINE UP WITH DOWELS
PIC 12
PIC 10
LONG END
OF STUD
PIC 9
SPIDER BRACKET
PIC 13
HEX STUD
BEFORE RIDING, ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
PRODUCT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION
OF THE MOTORCYCLE. LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
If the OEM exhaust system is replaced or altered (in addi-
tion to replacing the air cleaner), then install Kuryakyn P/N
9218 Wild Things Fuel Controller to prevent a “lean” fuel/
air mixture that can result in over heating leading to engine
damage.