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08L56-MFY-1002-91
LEFT SIDE COVER
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the left side cover as shown.
Item N·m kgf·m Ibf·ft
6 mm socket bolt 10 1.0 7
8 mm flange bolt 27 2.8 20
TORQUE CHART
Tighten all screws, bolts, and nuts to their specified
torque values. Refer to the Service Manual for the torque
values of the removed parts.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Socket (12 mm)
Ratchet
Box-end wrench (12 mm)
Hex wrench (5 mm)
Electric Drill
Drill bit (6.5 mm)
Holesaw (30 mm)
Wood block
Shop towel
Torque wrench
2. Repeat on the right side.
3. Remove the seat bolts as shown.
SOCKET BOLT
COLLAR
USE AND CARE INFORMATION
The weight of the cargo must not exceed the •
following maximum weight capacity:
Maximum Weight Capacity
Right leather saddlebag 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Left leather saddlebag 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
The leather saddlebags are a high quality leather •
product that must be cared for. To protect the bags
from exposure to weather, clean and condition the
leather periodically with high-quality leather care
products.
If the bags become completely wet (water has •
soaked through the leather), they must be dried at
room temperature.
Never dry the bags in a dryer, in front of a heater,
or near a fireplace. When allowing the bags to
dry, stuff them with newspaper so they retain their
shape, Allow two to three days for the bags to dry
completely, After drying, apply a high-quality leather
conditioner.
Before riding, confirm that the lid is closed and do •
not open and close it while riding.
Load the luggage evenly between the right and left •
side.
The saddlebags are not perfectly watertight, and •
water may enter when washing the motorcycle, when
it rains, etc.
Do not place valuables or easily breakable items in •
the saddlebags.
Check the accessory mounts frequently and •
retighten if necessary.