R&G AB0053 User manual

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.rg-racing.com Email: [email protected]
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AB0053 ADVENTURE BARS
FOR HONDA CB 500X/CB 500F 2019
THIS KIT CONTAINS THE ITEMS PICTURED AND LABELLED OVER PAGE.
SOME PARTS MAY BE SHOWN FOR CLARITY OF INSTRUCTIONS ONLY.
DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU ARE SURE ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
IF IN ANY DOUBT WHEN FITTING OUR PRODUCTS, CONSULT ONE OF
OUR DEALERS OR HAVE FITTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WAY THE KIT IS PACKED DOES NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE
WAY OF MOUNTING TO THE BIKE.
IN THE EVENT OF RUBBER WASHERS BEING USED TO HOLD COMPONENTS ONTO BOLTS,
THESE RUBBER WASHERS CAN BE THROWN AWAY.
DIGITAL COPIES OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM:
WWW.RG-RACING.COM

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.rg-racing.com Email: [email protected]
TOOLS REQUIRED
•Set of metric Allen keys or socket bits to
include 5 & 6mm A/F size.
•Socket set to include 14 and 17mm A/F
sockets.
•Torque wrench (up-to 40Nm).
•Suitable Jack or support mechanism.
•Block of wood or plastic.
GENERAL TORQUE SETTINGS
M4 BOLT = 8Nm
M5 BOLT = 12Nm
M6 BOLT = 15Nm
M8 BOLT = 20Nm
M10 BOLT = 40Nm
M12 BOLT = 40Nm
LEGEND
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY
ITEM 1
ADVENTURE BAR LEFT-HAND SIDE (AB0053 LHS ASSEMBLY)
1
ITEM 2
M10 x 1.25 x 130mm LONG CAP HEAD BOLT
1
ITEM 3
M10 FLAT CAPS (NC0010)
4
ITEM 4
M10 x 1.25 x 180mm LONG HEX HEAD BOLT
1
ITEM 5
M10 WASHERS
2
ITEM 6
BOLT COVERS (NC0004)
2
ITEM 7
SPACER 15mm LONG (S0893)
1
ITEM 8
M10 x 1.25 x 90mm LONG CAP HEAD BOLTS
2
ITEM 9
M10 x 1.25 x 120mm LONG CAP HEAD BOLT
1
ITEM 10
SPACER 5mm LONG (S0293)
1
ITEM 11
ADVENTURE BAR RIGHT-HAND SIDE (AB0050 RHS ASSEMBLY)
1

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
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LEFT-HAND SIDE
ASSEMBLY
RIGHT-HAND SIDE
ASSEMBLY
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
7
8
3
8
9
3
3
10
6
11

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
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PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2
PICTURE 3 PICTURE 4
PICTURE 5 PICTURE 6

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.rg-racing.com Email: [email protected]
PICTURE 7 PICTURE 8
PICTURE 9 PICTURE 10
PICTURE 11 PICTURE 12

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.rg-racing.com Email: [email protected]
PICTURE 13 PICTURE 14
PICTURE 15 PICTURE 16
PICTURE 17 PICTURE 18

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.rg-racing.com Email: [email protected]
PICTURE 19 PICTURE 20
PICTURE 21 PICTURE 22
PICTURE 23 PICTURE 24

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.rg-racing.com Email: [email protected]
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
•It is advisable to support the engine as shown in picture 1 to prevent any
engine movement when the original engine bolts are loosened/removed
(do not use excessive force as damage can occur).
Near side (left side as you sit on the motorcycle)
•Remove the gear-shift lever bolt arrowed in picture 2 and move the gear-shift
assembly to rest on the pillion footrest to keep it out of the way for future
operations.
•Unclip the push in wiring/cable guide arrowed in picture 3.
•Remove the two bolts arrowed in picture 4 and carefully ease the plastic
sprocket cover away from the engine (do not remove completely at this stage and
leave the metal spacer/bracket in place).
•Unclip the push in wiring/cable guide arrowed in picture 5 and remove the cover.
Off side (right side as you sit on the motorcycle)
•Remove the nut arrowed in picture 6.
Near side (left side as you sit on the motorcycle)
•Remove the bolt arrowed in picture 7.
•Remove the bolt arrowed in picture 8 (please ensure to retain the spacer
arrowed in picture 9 for use on assembly of the adventure bars).
•Remove the bolt arrowed in picture 10 (please ensure to retain the spacer
arrowed in picture 11 for use on assembly of the adventure bars).
•Place one of the M10 washers (item 5) onto the longest M10 hex headed bolt
(item 4), place the bolt and washer through the left-hand side adventure bar
(item 1) lower mounting bracket and place the longest spacer (item 7) onto the
exposed bolt as shown in picture 12.
•Offer this assembly into position as shown in the picture 13 and push the bolt
into the original engine bolt hole.
•Place the longest M10 (130mm long) cap head bolt (item 2) into the upper
mounting boss then through the frame bracket and original spacer (engage the
thread but do not tighten at this stage) as shown in picture 14.
•Place one of the M10 (90mm long) cap head (item 8) bolts into the forward
mounting bracket then through the front frame bracket and the original spacer
(engage the thread but do not tighten at this stage) as shown in picture 15.
Off side (right side as you sit on the motorcycle)
•Remove the bolt arrowed in picture 16 (please ensure to retain the spacer
arrowed in picture 17 for use on assembly of the adventure bars).
•Remove the bolt arrowed in picture 18 (please ensure to retain the spacer
arrowed in picture 19 for use on assembly of the adventure bars).
•Place the shortest spacer (item 10) onto the exposed thread of the lower bolt as
shown in picture 20.
•Offer the right-hand side adventure bar (item 11) into position as shown in the
picture 21.
•Place the remaining M10 washer (item 5) and the original nut onto the exposed
thread (do not tighten at this stage).

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AB0053
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Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
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•Place the longest remaining M10 (120mm long) cap head bolt (item 9) into the
upper mounting boss then through the frame bracket and original spacer (engage
the thread but do not tighten at this stage) as shown in picture 22.
•Place the remaining M10 (90mm long) cap head (item 8) bolt into the forward
mounting bracket then through the front frame bracket and the original spacer
(engage the thread but do not tighten at this stage) as shown in picture 23.
•Tighten all bolts and nuts ensuring the adventure bars are clear of any other
parts of the motorcycle.
•Fit the bolt covers (items 3 and 6) onto the appropriate bolts.
•Refit the sprocket cover as original (ensuring the wire/cable guides are refitted as
original) as shown in picture 24.
•Refit the gear shift lever and bolt as original.
ISSUE 1 21/11/2019 (NSY)
CONSUMER NOTICE
The catalogue description and any exhibition of samples are only broad indications of the Products and R&G
may make design changes which do not diminish their performance or visual appeal and supplying them in
such state shall conform to the order. The Buyer acknowledges no representation or warranty (other than as to
title) has been given or will apply to the Products other than those in R&G’s order or confirmation and the
Buyer confirms it has chosen the Products as being of merchantable quality and suitable for its particular
purposes. Where R&G fits the Products or undertakes other services it shall exercise reasonable skill and care
and rectify any fault free of charge unless the workmanship has been disturbed. The Buyer is responsible for
ensuring that the warranty on the motorcycle is not affected by the fitting of the Products. On return of any
defective Products R&G shall at its option either supply a replacement or refund the purchase money but shall
not be liable if the Products have been modified or used or maintained otherwise than in accordance with
R&G’s or manufacturer’s instructions and good engineering practice or if the defect arises from accident or
neglect. Other than identified above and subject to R&G not limiting its liability for causing death and personal
injury, it shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss and otherwise its liability shall be limited to the
amounts paid by the Buyer for the Products or the fitting or service concerned. These terms do not affect the
Buyer’s statutory rights.
R&G RETURNS POLICY (NON-FAULTY GOODS)
Returns must be pre-authorised (if not pre-authorised the return will be rejected). Goods may only be returned
direct to us if they were purchased direct from us (customer must prove if necessary). Otherwise to be
returned to original vendor. Goods must be in re-sellable condition, in the opinion of R&G. All returns are
subject to a 25% restocking and handling fee (25% of the gross value exc. P&P –at the prevailing price at
time of purchase). The customer must pay any and all carriage charges. No returns of discontinued products,
unless within 14 days of purchase. This policy does not affect your statutory rights and does not refer to faulty
goods.

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AB0053
R&G
Unit 1, Shelley’s Lane, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3AQ
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.rg-racing.com Email: [email protected]
NOTICE DE MONTAGE POUR AB0053 BARRES AVENTURE
POUR HONDA CB 500X/CB 500F 2019
LE KIT CONTIENT LES ARTICLES EN PHOTO ET ETIQUETTES SUR LA PAGE
LES PARTIES PRESENTÉES PEUVENT ETRE UNIQUEMENT
REPRESENTATIVES POUR LA CLARTE DES INSTRUCTIONS
NE PAS PROCEDER AU MONTAGE AVANT DE VOUS ETRES ASSURE QUE TOUTES LES
PIECES SOIENT PRESENTES.
SVP, LIRE L’ENSEMBLE DE LA NOTICE AVANT DE PROCEDER AU MONTAGE.
EN CAS DE DOUTE LORS DU MONTAGE, CONSULTEZ UN DE NOS REVENDEURS, OU
FAITES EFFECTUER LE MONTAGE PAR UN TECHNHICIEN QUALIFIE.
LA FAÇON DONT LE KIT EST EMBALLE NE CORRESPOND PAS FORCEMENT A LA FAÇON DE
MONTER LES PIECES SUR LA MOTO.
NOTEZ QUE SI LES KITS SONT EMBALLES AVEC DES RONDELLES EN CAOUTCHOUC
SERVANT A TENIR LES COMPOSANTS,CES RONDELLES DOIVENT ETRE JETEES.
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