Contents Important Tools Required - National Cycle, Inc.

Description: Engine Guard Part Number: 990A0-73018
Applications: 98-04 VL1500 Installation Time: .2 Hour
NOTE:
The VL1500 vehicle manual is required for reference.Total Part Weight: 10 lbs.
Contents
Ref. Description QTY
1. Engine Guard, Left 1
2. Engine Guard, Right 1
3. Connection Rod 1
4. Bolt, Hex Socket, M10-1.5 x 60 2
1
2
3
4
Tools
Required
Important
NOTE
Ref. Tools Description
1. Screwdriver, Flat, Very Small
2. 14mm Socket
3. 8mm Hex Bit Socket
4. Extension
5. Torque Wrench
Please read this manual and follow its instructions
carefully. To emphasize special information, the
words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE have special
meanings. Pay special attention to the messages
highlighted by these signal words:
NOTE: Indicates special information to make
maintenance easier or instructions clearer.
Indicates potential hazard that could
result in death or injury.
Indicates potential hazard that could
result in vehicle damage.

Preparation
Prior to
Installation
1.
2.
Place the motorcycle securely on its side stand.
Remove the plastic caps, item a, from the
frame (small screwdriver), they will not be
reused. Figure 1.
a
Figure 1
3.
Remove the front floor board bolt, item b,
one from each side of the motorcycle (14mm
wrench). Set these bolts aside for reuse. Figure 2.
b
Figure 2
4.
Thread one M10 x 60 bolt, item A, through the
tubular mount section on the right engine
guard, item B, and into one end of the connection
rod, item C. Leave very loose. Figure 3.
C
A
B
Figure 3
Installation
1.
Insert the connection rod, item C, into the tube
in the motorcycle frame. Figure 4.
C
B
Figure 4

2.
Thread a bolt, item b, from the floor board
mount, through the engine guard flat mount,
item B, and into its original location on the frame,
leave loose (14mm wrench). Figure 5.
B
b
Figure 5
3.
Position the left engine guard, item D, so the
connection rod, item C, enters the tubular
mount. Push on the right side M10 x 60 bolt to make
sure the rod goes into the tubular mount. Figure 6.
D
c
Figure 6
4. Thread the remaining M10 x 60 bolt, item A,
through the tubular mount and into the connection
rod (8mm hex wrench). Figure 7.
A
Figure 7
5. Thread the remaining floor board bolt, item b,
through the right engine guard flat mount and
into its original location on the frame (14 mm
wrench). Figure 8
6.
Tighten the floor board bolts (lower engine
guard mounts), to 45 Nm (32 ft lbs.) (14 mm
wrench and torque wrench). Tighten the upper
engine guard mounting bolts to 45 Nm (32 ft lbs.)
(8mm hex wrench and torque wrench).
Figure 8
b

Figure 9
Inspection /
Adjustments
Maintenance/
Care
1.Periodically check bolts for tightness and re-torque.
1. Clean the chrome with a quality chrome cleaner.
This accessory engine guard is intended for use on Suzuki VL1500 Intruder LC. Use
of this engine guard on another motorcycle may affect its handling and stability, resulting
in unsafe riding conditions. Check your vehicle owner’s manual before installing
any new accessory.