VN900 Classic/LT Gel Seats VN900 Custom Gel Seats Installation Instructions
1. Remove the stock seat (see Vehicle Owners Manual). 2. Remove the eight rubber dampener grommets from the underside of the seat pan and replace onto the Gel Seat in the same manner (lightly lubricate to ease installation). 3. Remove the mounting brackets, washers and nuts from the seat pan and also remove the passenger hand hold strap. 4. Replace the passenger hand hold strap, mounting brackets, washers and nuts onto the Gel Seat in the reverse order as you removed them. Tighten firmly. 5. Replace the seat onto the motorcycle in the normal way (see Vehicle Owners Manual) 6. Clean the Gel Seat with a soft damp cloth. Do not use hard abrasive cleaners.

Kawasaki Motor Corporation

Irvine, CA 92718-2016

Accessory Part Installation Instructions For Model VN900 Classic/LT Highway Bar: Part No. K32000-044, Chrome For Model VN900 Custom Highway Bar: Part No. K32000-045, Chrome Highway Bar: Part No. K32000-045B, Black
Please read these instructions carefully and thoroughly before beginning work. Before installing accessory, carefully consider whether one possesses the necessary technical skills and workshop tools to complete the installation properly. Otherwise, a Kawasaki Motorcycle Retailer will be glad to install this accessory. PARTS LIST The Highway Bar Kit consists of the components below. Confirm the contents of the box.
No. 5 Parts No. Component Name Highway Bar Clamp with Stud Nut , Hex M8-1.25 Bushing Screw, M8 x 60 Qty. 2 Note
11054-0705 (Classic) 42-483021-000 34-342621-000 13271-0706 (Custom) 42-483021-000 34-342621-000 13271-0706 50-571246-000
Nut , Hex M8-1.25 Bushing Screw, M8 x 60 Screw, M10 x 45 Loctite, not pictured
For Custom only, step 3 Included with Part No. K32000-045B only
PREPARATION 1. Cover front fender to avoid damage.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Install Clamps Note: Stud of clamp (2) is offset to the inside of downtube when properly installed. Figure 1 1. Using a supplied M8 x 60 screw (5) and bushing (4) install a clamp to the down tube as shown in figure 2. Repeat on opposite side.
For Model VN900 Classic/LT 1. On the right side of motorcycle remove the forward bolt from right floorboard bracket. Figure 3 2. Carefully position the engine guard between the fender and frame with the lower mounting tabs in line with the floorboard bracket 3. Install right side using stock bolt removed in step 1. Do not tighten. Allow engine guard to rest against covered fender. 4. Repeat for left side. Do not tighten yet.

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For Model VN900 Custom 1. Remove the forward 10 x 30 mm bolts from the left and right footpeg brackets and carefully position the engine guard between the fender and frame with the lower mounting tabs in line with the footpeg brackets. 2. Apply a small amount of Loctite #243 or similar thread locker and replace the original right side bolt but do not tighten at this time. 3. On the left side of the motorcycle substitute the original bolt with the supplied 10 x 45 mm bolt from bag 838 but first apply a small amount of Loctite #243 or similar thread locker to the threads. Do not tighten bolt.
For Model VN900 Classic/LT and VN900 Custom 1. Swing engine guard up and secure top of bar to right and left clamps using the M8 cap nuts with a small amount of Loctite #243 or similar thread locker product applied to the nut. (3). Adjust clamps if necessary. Figure 4 2. Tighten the floorboard or footpeg bolts to 34-37 Nm (2528 ft. lb). 3. Tighten the 8 x 60 mm screws on the clamps to 14-19 Nm (10-13 ft-lb) then finally tighten the 8 mm flange nuts to 14-19 Nm (10-13 ft-lb). CLEANING Clean the bracket with mild soap and water. Do not use hard abrasive cleaners.
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