National Cycle N921 Installation instructions

INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL
N921 or N921E (European) LIGHT BAR for
Honda® VT 1100 SHADOW & SPIRIT
PARTS LIST Screwdriver, #2 Phillips
Socket, 12, 10 and mm, and Ratchet Wrench
Extension, 6” (for 8mm Socket)
Wrenches, 12mm and 10mm
Pliers, Slip Joint, Hex Key 5mm
Service Manual may be helpful in installation
Description Qty.
Lightbar Assembly, N921 or N921E 1
Connectors, Scotchlok 6
1. Remove Seat (10mm Wrench),set aside
2. Remove Fuel Tank (12mm Socket & 8mm Socket), set aside.
3. Disconnect Turnsignal wires from inside the white box under
fuel tank.
4. Remove Turnsignals, (8mm Socket, or 5mm Hex Key), set
aside, they will not be reused.
5. Remove Headlight from the Headlight Shell (Screwdriver)
6. Remove cover from bottom of lower Triple Clamp (10mm
Wrench), set aside.
7. Remove the nuts holding the Headlight Shell to the Lower triple
clamp. (12mm Socket with Ratchet)
PREPARATION
INSTALLATION
1. Mount the Light Bar Assembly:
A. Place the Light Bar assembly so the center mount
bracket is between the lower Triple Clamp and the
mounting bracket for the Headlight Shell.
B. Place the Headlight Shell mounting screws through
the Light Bar center mount bracket and install nuts,
tighten to manufacturer's specified torque.
2. Wire the Light Bar assembly:
A. Route Turnsignal & Running Light wires to white box
under fuel tank.
B. Route Spotlight wires into Headlight Shell.
C. Attach wires as recommended in the following list. Do
one at a time and check for correct operation. You may
need to change wire connections to get the correct oper
ation. (Connectors and Pliers).
Light Bar Motorcycle
Turnsignal, Left Short Red = Orange
Turnsignal, Right Short Red = Blue
Running Light, Left Short Black = Orange/White
Running Light, Right Short Black = Blue/White
Passing Lamps Long Blue = White (lo beam)
Ground = Green
3. Reinstall the headlight and rim.
F. Check operation of all lights.
G. Reinstall wire box cover, fuel tank, seat, and lower
Triple Clamp cover.
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NOTE: Check local regulations for proper passing lamp opera-
tion. Some states require passing lamps be lit only with hi-beam.
NOTE:
right and left on the motorcycle are determined from the
rider’s position.
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Position light bar assembly
between the lower triple
clamp and the head light
shell mounting bracket.
Wire From Light Bar
Insert To Stop.
Through Wire
NOTE: The service manual may be helpful in the installation.
NOTE: Grounding is through the fork and frame.
NOTE: An assistant will make steps 1 (A through B) easier.
Note, Light Bar Wiring Helpful Hints:
The long Blue
wire is the main power wire for the spotlights on
the light bar. Connect that to the main power source from the
headlight. Either the High Beam wire or the Low Beam wire.
The choice is your preference. Turn on bike and Check.
The two short RED wires are for the turn signals. One RED
wire
for the Left side turn signal and one for the Right side turn signal.
Turn on bike and check.
The two short BLACK wires are for the running lights. One
BLACK
wire for the Left side running light and one for the Right
side running light. Turn on bike and check.
The Light Bar attached to the front fork of the motorcycle serves
as the ground in most cases. A precautionary step to insure
proper grounding is to take one of the Green Ground wires from
the existing turn signals and ground that between the Light Bar
Mount and the Triple Tree Bracket.
Always start by doing one side at a time. Preferably the right
side or high side of the bike first.
NOTE: check vertical aim of the lamps. They should
aim approximately 5° downward. If adjustment is
required see “Adjustment” page 2 of this instruction
otherwise proceed with wiring step 2.

1. HORIZONTAL AIM
A.To adjust the Spotlights or Turnsignals right or left gently
rotate the lamp into the correct position. In the event that the
lamps become loose, refer to the procedure for vertical adjust-
ment.
2. VERTICAL AIM
A. Disconnect wire connections inside the Headlight Shell.
B. Pull the wires out of the Light Bar tube.
C. Turn the Turn signal to provide access to the mounting
screws.
D. Unscrew the Turn signal mounting screws and remove the
Turnsignal (Hex Key).
E. Push the Spotlight wire up into the Spotlight Shell.
F. Loosen the nut on the Spotlight stud (Deep Socket).
G. Now, adjust the Spotlight. Reconnect the spotlight wire and
illuminate to verify its projection.
H. Push wire into the Spotlight Shell.
I. Firmly retighten the nut on the Spotlight stud.
J. Pull the wire out of the Spotlight Shell.
K. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly.
L. Adjust the Spotlights and Turn signals horizontally by rotat-
ing into position.
M.Verify operation of the lights. Page 2 of 2
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ADJUSTMENT
MAINTENANCE
The high quality chrome finish of your National Cycle light
bar can be maintained with any quality chrome cleaner and
/or polish.
REPLACEMENT PARTS and ACCESSORIES
Order parts through your local dealer or contact National Cycle.
N921 N921E
Description Part No. Part No.
Light Head Assembly 90-910501-000 90-910501-000
Lamp Assembly E13/DOT
Reflector, Lens and Bulb 90-901011-000 90-901011-000
Turn Signal
Assembly 90-930921-000 90-930921-000
Turn Signal Lens 90-930213-000 90-930213-000
Turn Signal Bulb Only: Bulb 1157 Available at Most Auto Parts Stores.
Light Bar Accessories
Chrome Visor N9005
Alternate Thumb Switch N9001
After wiring the light bar check for clearance. Make sure
the wires can not get pinched when the fork is turned to a
full fork lock left and right.
Check all lights for proper operation.
Check the tightness of all fasterners that have been
involved in this installation.
Installing optional N9005 Light
Head Visor.
1. Loosen the rim of the light
head assembly. (Phillips Screw
Driver).
2. Slip taps of Visor under rim.
Item E.
3. Shape Visor / Visor Tabs to
conform to contours of light head
assembly.
4. Retighten rim.
E
NOTE: As a substitute for the deep socket you may use a slotted socket such
as Snap On Brand part number FRX181 used in the auto trade as an OXY
Sensor Socket. This eliminates the need to disconnect and move the wires.
To adjust vertical aim you will need these
additional tools: Hex Key, 5/32" or 4mm
Deep Socket and Socket, 9/16" (14mm) or a 9/16”
Slotted Socket.