INSTALLATION
BAHN SHIFT ARM FOR TOURING/TRIKE
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MAKE SURE THE FOLLOWING PARTS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE KIT:
1 BAHN Shift Arm
1 Installation instructions
TOOLS SUGGESTED:
Set of combination wrenches, set of hex wrenches, masking tape and marker, in-lbs and ft-lbs torque
wrenches
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 en-
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gine and exhaust system to cool. REMOVE THE MAIN FUSE.
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performance and functionality or damage the product itself
or the product to which it is being attached.
These installation instructions contain important information.
Ensure that the end user receives this copy and is aware of its
importance for future reference.
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.
ACCIDENTAL VEHICLE START-UP COULD CAUSE
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, REMOVE THE MAIN
FUSE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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Working around the sharp edges of the cylinder-head fins exposes
your hands to injury. Wear protective gloves to prevent serious injury.
STEP 2 Place one piece of tape on the transmission
case and one on the shift lever assembly. Use a
marker to mark the position of the existing shift
arm as shown in PIC 1 (green arrow).
STEP 3 Refer to PIC 1 (yellow arrow). Remove the
screw from the lower front of the existing shift
arm.
STEP 4 Refer to PIC 1 (orange arrow). Detach the
shift linkage from the existing shift arm; remove the nut, lock washer and flat washer (not
shown). Set the hardware aside for now, it will
be reused later.
STEP 5 Slide the existing shift arm off of the shift shaft;
set it aside, it will not be reused.
STEP 6 Refer to PIC 2. Rotate the BAHN Shift Arm until
it aligns with the Heim joint stud; loosely secure
the shift linkage to the Arm with the flat
washer, lock washer and nut from
STEP 4.
STEP 7 Refer to PIC 3. Rotate the shift lever assembly
to align the marks on the tape; slide the BAHN
Shift Arm onto the splines of the shift shaft.
STEP 8 Align the screw hole in the BAHN Shift Arm with
the groove in the shift shaft; insert the screw
STEP 3.
from
NOTE: If the screw hole and groove in
the shift shaft are not aligned,
you will not be able to correctly
install the screw from
.
3
Loosen the existing shift lever
pinch screw(s) to align the
shift shaft groove and BAHN
Shift Arm hole.
STEP
STEP 9 Once the socket head screw has been installed
in the BAHN Shift Arm, torque it to 90-110 inlbs (10.2-12.4 Nm).
If necessary, tighten the shift lever pinch
screws, then torque to 18-22 in-lbs (24.4-
29.8 Nm).
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PIC 1
REMOVE THE SOCKET
HEAD SCREW (NOT
VISIBLE IN PICTURE)
PIC 2
BAHN SHIFT ARM
ROTATE THE BAHN SHIFT ARM UNTIL THE
HEX SHAPED RECESS ALIGNS WITH THE
HEIM JOINT STUD
PIC 3
SLIDE THE BAHN SHIFT ARM
ONTO THE SPLINED SHIFT SHAFT
SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE THE NUT
AND WASHERS.
DETACH SHIFT
LINKAGE
MARK THE POSITION
OF THE SHIFT LEVER
AND ARM WITH TAPE
AND MARKER
HEIM JOINT STUD
ALIGN THE MARKS
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STEP 10 Secure the shift lever assembly (so it does not shift the bike into gear) and tighten the nut on the
back side of the BAHN Shift Arm.
STEP 11 Remove and discard the tape.
STEP 12 Reinstall the main fuse.
STEP 13 Ensure that the entire shifter mechanism functions properly and does not interfere with the safe
operation of the motorcycle BEFORE start-up.
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE VEHICLE MAY
BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR. STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE IN GEAR
CAN CAUSE SUDDEN VEHICLE MOVEMENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. ENSURE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN GEAR BEFORE
START-UP.
If further shifter adjustment is necessary, consult the service manual for
your specific model of motorcycle.
It is the end user’s responsibility to ensure that all of the fasteners
(including pre-assembled) are tightened before operation of the motorcycle. Küryakyn will not provide warranty coverage on products or components lost due to improper installation or lack of maintenance. Periodic inspection and maintenance are required on all fasteners.
TIPS FOR PROPER CARE:
Your new BAHN product is made out of anodized aluminum. Anodized aluminum requires special at-
Thoroughly clean the BAHN product often with a soft cloth, mild soap and water. Regular cleaning
Rinse thoroughly with FRESH water.
Use only metal protection products that are formulated for anodized aluminum.
DO NOT USE bleach or chlorides to clean the BAHN product.
DO NOT USE products containing abrasives to clean the BAHN product. Never use steel or brass
DO NOT USE concentrated alkaline based solutions to clean the BAHN product. Many detergents are
tention when cleaning. Some cleaning products or procedures can actually remove the anodized
treatment which will lead to pitting in the aluminum.
keeps contaminates from building up.
wool, wire brushes, polishing wheels, rubbing or polishing compounds on the BAHN product.
alkaline based.
Ride On!
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