Accessory Application Publications No.
CUSTOM WINDSHIELD
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
PERFORMANCE STYLE
P/N 08R80-MCH-300C
P/N 08R80-MCH-300G
VTX1800C/F
Honda Dealer: Please give a copy of these instructions to your customer.
Issue Date
September 2004
APPLICA TION
P/N 08R80-MCH-300C: VTX1800C
P/N 08R80-MCH-300G: VTX1800F
P ARTS LIST
(1)
(8)
(7)
(2)
(3)
Included in the P/N 08R80-MCH-300G
(5)
No. Description Qty
(1) Custom windshield 1
(2) Upper stay 1
(3) Lower stay 1
(4) 8 mm flange bolt 2
(5) 8 mm flange nut 2
(6) 6 mm SH flange bolt 4
(7) Washer 4
(8) Grommet 4
(9) Collar 4
(10) Meter visor 1
(4)
(9)
(9)
(8)
(7)
(6)
(6)
(10)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Socket (8 and 12 mm)
Ratchet
Box-end wrench (12 mm)
T orque wrench
TORQUE CHART
Tighten all screws, bolts and nut s to their specified torques.
Refer to the Service Manual for the tightening torques of
removed parts.
Item N·m kgf·m Ibf·ft
6 mm SH flange bolt 9 0.9 6.5
8 mm flange bolt and nut 26 2.7 20
USE AND CARE INFORMA TION
• When this windshield is dirty , rinse it thoroughly with
cool water to remove loose dirt, then wipe with a clean
cloth or sponge.
Do not use a brush to clean this windshield as it may
scratch the surface.
• Never use petroleum solvents such as gasoline, thinner
or benzine to clean the windshield. Also do not use
acid or alkaline cleaners.
Wipe up spilled brake or battery fluid at once as they
may damage the plastic surface.
• If the motorcycle is left covered for an extended period
of time, park in the shade. Parking a covered motorcycle
in direct sunlight can cause the windshield to deform
due to heat buildup under the cover.
• Check the windshield mounts frequently and retighten
if necessary .
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INSTALLATION
1 . Install the meter visor . (VTX1800F only)
METER VISOR
Remove the adhesive
backing before attaching.
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Thoroughly clean the area
where the meter visor will be
attached.
3 . Install the upper stay as shown.
Side View
TOP BRIDGE
HEADLIGHT
UPPER
STAY
BOLT (Reuse)
UPPER STAY
2 . Remove the bolts as shown.
BOLT (Reuse)
Only for motorcycles equipped
with the front fork
cover.
BOLT (Save)
BOLT (Reuse)
Only for motorcycles equipped
with the front fork
cover.
8 mm FLANGE BOLT
Route the throttle cables, install the hose guide as shown.
HOSE GUIDE
BOLT (Reuse)
THROTTLE CABLES
UPPER STAY
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4 . Remove the parts shown in the illustration.
6 . Install the grommets as shown.
BOLT
(Reuse)
BOLT
(Reuse)
Sectional View
CUSTOM WINDSHIELD
GROMMET
WINDSHIELD STAY
GROMMET
NUT (Save)
5 . Install the lower stay as shown.
BOLT
(Reuse)
LOWER STAY
HEADLIGHT
WINDSHIELD
GROMMET
STAYS
BOLT
(Reuse)
8 mm FLANGE
NUTS
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