Kuryakyn 1097 User Manual

INSTALLATION

BAHN SHIFT LINKAGE COVER FOR TOURING

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PRODUCT.

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IGNORING THE CONTENTS DESCRIBED HEREIN CAN
RESULT IN POTENTIAL DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

This indication alerts you to the fact that ignoring

the contents described herein can result in minor or
moderate potential injury.

This indication alerts you to the fact that ignoring the

MAKE SURE THE FOLLOWING PARTS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE KIT:

1 BAHN Shift Rod Cover
1 Hardware Kit containing:
1 Screw Plate
4 #6-32 X 1/4” Socket Head Cap Screws
4 #6 Flat Washer
1 Installation Instructions

TOOLS SUGGESTED:

Set combination wrenches, set of hex 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 en­gine and exhaust system to cool. Remove the main fuse.

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contents described herein may negatively affect product
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.

ACCIDENTAL VEHICLE START-UP COULD CAUSE
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, REMOVE THE MAIN
FUSE BEFORE PROCEEDING.

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.

Working around the sharp edges of the cylinder-head
fins exposes your hands to injury. Wear protective
gloves to prevent serious injury.

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STEP 2 Refer to PIC 1. Remove the nut, lock washer and flat washer from the backside of the front shift

arm; remove the front end of the shift rod from the shift arm. Save the hardware for later, it will

NOTE: The front Heim joint stud is longer than the

be reused.

rear Heim joint stud.

PIC 1

REMOVE THE FRONT END FIRST, THEN THE REAR END

STEP 3 Remove the rear Heim joint stud from the rear shift arm.

STEP 4 Refer to PIC 2. Lay the shift rod in the BAHN Shift Linkage Cover.

Slide the shift rod to the front end of the cover. Ensure that the
jam nuts on the shift rod fit all the way in the groove in the cover.

It may be necessary to loosen one of the jam nuts, adjust the
Heim joint until the jam nut fits in the groove, then tighten the
jam nut.

STEP 5 Remove the adhesive backing from the included Screw Plate. Refer to PIC 3. Place

the Plate over the recess in the back of the BAHN Cover; secure the Plate to the
Cover with the included #6-32 Screws and #6 Washers. Leave the Screws loose
until all four have been started in their threads; tighten the screws.

STEP 6 Refer to PIC 4. Carefully reinstall the shift rod in the reverse order it was re-

STEP 7 Reinstall main fuse. Ensure proper function of all shifting functions BEFORE motor-

moved. Take care to not scratch the BAHN Cover when tightening the fasteners.

cycle start-up.

If further shifter adjustment is necessary, consult the service
manual for your specific model of motorcycle.

SLIDE
SHIFT ROD
TO FRONT
END OF
COVER

FRONT

PIC 2

REAR END HAS
CUT-AWAY TO
ALLOW FOR
LONGER SHIFT

THE END USER’S SAFETY DEPENDS UPON PROPER IN-

PIC 3

STALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT. IF A STEP IN THIS
SET OF INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT WITHIN YOUR CAPA­BILITIES OR YOU DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT
TOOLS, HAVE YOUR DEALER PERFORM THE PROCE­DURE. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

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.

SECURE SCREW PLATE TO
COVER WITH FOUR
SCREWS AND WASHERS

TIPS FOR PROPER CARE:

Your new BAHN product is made out of anodized aluminum. Anodized aluminum requires special attention

Thoroughly clean the BAHN product often with a soft cloth, mild soap and

Rinse thoroughly with FRESH water.

Use only metal protection products that are formulated for anodized alu-

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 wool, wire

DO NOT USE concentrated alkaline based solutions to clean the BAHN product. Many detergents are alka-

when cleaning. Some cleaning products or procedures can actually remove the anodized treatment which will
lead to pitting in the aluminum.

PIC 4

water. Regular cleaning keeps contaminates from building up.

minum.

brushes, polishing wheels, rubbing or polishing compounds on the Bahn product.

line based.

Ride On!

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