National Cycle N943 Installation instructions
INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL
N943 LIGHT BAR for
Kawasaki® VL1500P Mean Streak
PARTS LIST 3/8" Ratchet, 3/8" x 3" Extension
10mm Socket, 12mm Socket
Hex Key, 6mm
Wrench 10mm
Wrench, 5/8" or 16mm
Screwdriver, #2 Phillips
Description Qty.
Lightbar Assembly, N943 1
Washer, Internal Lock 2
Coupling Nut 2
Cap Screw, M8 x 20 2
Scotchlok Connectors 6
1. Make sure bike is securely positioned and disconnect battery.
Place a soft rag on top of fender to avoid scratches.
2. Remove the two screws holding on the headlight ring assem-
bly. Remove the headlight ring assembly by pulling out the bot-
tom first, then down to release the top. Unplug the headlight con-
nector and set the headlight ring assembly safely aside.
3. Inside the headlight shell, unplug the black (right) and green
(left) turn signal connectors.
4. Remove the left turn signal nut and screw (10mm Socket).
Bend up the wire retaining clip found on the headlight bracket and
free the wires inside. Pull the wires out of the headlight shell from
the rear. Remove the turn signal from the bike. Repeat for the
right side.
PREPARATION
INSTALLATION
1. Mount the Light Bar Assembly
A. Remove two headlight bracket nuts (12mm socket, 3"
extension and ratchet) from bottom side of lower triple
tree. These will not be re-used.
B. Substitute the two nuts (figure 1) with two Lock
Washers (on top) and two Hex Coupling Nuts - torque
to manufacturer's specifications.
C. Position the National Cycle Light Bar so center brackets
line up with Hex Coupling Nuts.
D. Install a M8 X 20 Socket Cap Bolt through mounting
bracket into one Coupling Nut - do not fully tighten.
Figure 2.
E. Repeat step 4 on other side.
F. Once aligned correctly, torque the two M8 X 20 Socket
Cap Bolts to 15 ft. lbs.
2. Wire the Light Bar assembly
A. Route the Light Bar wires over the lower triple tree into
the rear of the headlight shell. Use the original wire
retainer to secure wires to the headlight bracket.
B. Attach the Light Bar wires per the following list (pliers):
Wire Colors, N943 Wire Colors, VN1500P
Blue (Passing Lamps) to headlight hi-beam (Red/Black)
Red (Turnsignals) to Green (left) Gray (right)
Black (Running Lamps) to Red/blue (left) Red/Blue (right)
Lo-beam is Red/Yellow
Ground is Black/Yellow
8. Check the operation of the light on the Lightbar, correct the
connections as needed.
9. Reinstall the headlight and ring assembly. Check the lights
again for proper operation.
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NOTE: Check local regulations for proper passing lamp
operation. 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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Wire From Light Bar
Through Wire
Remove Headlight Bracket Nuts,
install lock washers and Hex
Coupling Nuts
Install Light Bar to
Coupling Nuts
with Cap Screws.
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
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 prop
-
er grounding is to take one of the 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.
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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©2002 National Cycle, Inc. PO Box 158, Maywood, IL 60153-0158 USA
ADJUSTMENT
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.
MAINTENANCE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Order replacement parts through your local dealer or contact
National Cycle.
The high quality chrome finish of your National Cycle light bar can
be maintained with any quality chrome cleaner and /or polish.
Description Part No.
Light Head Assembly 90-910501-000
Lamp Assembly E13/DOT 90-901011-000
Reflector, Lens and Bulb
Turn Signal
Assembly 90-930921-000
Turn Signal Lens 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
E
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.
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