Yoshimura 070BG149500 User manual

RESEARCH&DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICA, INC.
www.yoshimura-rd.com
FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT
070BG149500
Kawasaki Z900RS
5420 DANIELS STREET STE A, CHINO CA., 91710 · [phone] · [phone] · FAX [phone]
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT DOT APPROVED.
Yoshimura R&D of America, Inc. is not liable or responsible for any resulting event caused by the
installation of this product. Check with local laws and regulations for compliance prior to
installation and use. This product is not intended for use on public highways.
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* Fender eliminator spacer is to be used if side reflector bracket is not installed.
** Not shown on diagram.
*** The Yoshimura Universal Turn Signal Bracket Kit is to be used with aftermarket stud-mounted turn signals and is sold separately.
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No. Item Description Qty.
1 14950-FEBKT Fender Eliminator Bracket 1
2 070BG-LH-K1 LED License Plate Light 1
3 070BG-LPF License Plate Frame 1
4 14200-TSL Left Turn Signal Bracket 1
5 14200-TSR Right Turn Signal Bracket 1
6 M4X6BHS 4mm X 6mm Button Head Screw 2
7 M6X14BHS 6mm X 14mm Button Head Screw 2
8 M6X16BHS 6mm X 16mm Button Head Screw 2
9 6MMWASHER 6mm Washer 4
10 6MMLN 6mm Nylon Lock Nut 4
11* 14950-FESPCR Fender Eliminator Spacer 4
** 17029 Yoshimura Sticker Kit 1
** BN-SSS-22-18 Butt Connectors 2
070BGUNVTBKT Yoshimura Universal Turn Signal Bracket
Optional Accessories
072BGLTSFK Yoshimura LED Front Turn Signal Kit
072BGLTSR Yoshimura LED Rear Turn Signal Kit w/ Relay
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1. Remove rider seat.
2. Remove the rear tail cover.
3. Locate and disconnect the license plate light
and turn signal connectors.
4. While securely supporting the stock fender
assembly, remove the four bolts securing the
fender assembly to the frame. Carefully remove
the stock fender assembly making sure not to
damage the connectors in the process.
Note: The lower “U” shape fender bracket will
be re-used when installing the Yoshimura
fender eliminator.
5. Disassemble the stock fender assembly and
remove the left and right turn signals.
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Note : The stock turn signal hardware will be
re-used when re-installing onto
Yoshimura turn signal brackets.
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Note : The stock tail light / upper fender shroud
will not be re-used.
6. Cut the stock license plate light connector from
the stock fender assembly. Be sure to cut at
least a 6” section of wire from the connector.
Removal
Installation
1. Install (No. 2) 070BG-LH-K1, Yoshimura license
plate light onto (No. 1) 14950-FEBKT,
Yoshimura fender eliminator bracket using
(No. 6) M4X6BHS, 4mm button head screws
provided in the kit.
2. Using the stock hardware, install left and right
turn signals onto (No. 4,5) 14200-TSL/R,
left and right turn signal brackets.
3. Assemble and install (No. 3) 070BG-LPF,
license plate frame and (No. 4,5) 14200-TSL/R,
turn signal brackets to (No. 1) 14950-FEBKT,
fender eliminator bracket using the hardware
supplied in the kit as shown.
4. Route license plate light and turn signal wires
through the hole in bracket and under the seat.
Secure assembled fender eliminator kit to frame
using the stock fender bolts and the stock lower
“U” shape fender bracket. Torque to factory
specification.
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Note : If the side reflector bracket plate is to be
re-used, the (No. 11) 14950-FESPCR,
fender eliminator spacer is not required.
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Note : If the side reflector bracket will not be
used, install (No. 11) 14950-FESPCR,
fender eliminator spacer between the
frame and (No. 1) 14950-FEBKT, fender
bracket as shown.
5. Because both of the stock license plate light
wires are black, determine the positive and
negative wires by re-connecting the license
plate light connector. Using the BN-SSS-22-18
butt connectors provided in the kit, connect the
Yoshimura license plate light wires to the stock
license plate light wires as follows:
Brown/Yellow -to- Red
Black/Yellow -to- Black
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a) Strip the stock fender light wire ends
1/4” - 1/2” and insert into BN-SSS-22-18,
butt connectors provided in the kit.
b) Center the spliced wire ends in the
middle and using a heatgun or lighter,
apply heat evenly on the outer edges of
the butt connector to shrink and hold
wires in place.
c) Making sure that the stripped ends are
centered, heat the center of the butt
connector evenly until the solder begins
to liquify.
d) Allow to cool completely and tug both
ends of the wires to verify that connection
is secured.
Scan for link to butt connector instruction video.
6. Re-connect license plate light and turn signal
connectors.
7. Re-install the rear tail cover and re-install rider
seat.
8. Check for proper function of license plate light,
turn signals, brake light, and that all brackets
and components are secure prior to riding.
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