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Hi guys,
I'm going to atempt to put together some install instructions for the roof rack.
Unfortunately I'm pretty light on pics so more pics to come.
I have not taken any pick of removing the factory rack but there are plenty of threads on that.
Tools needed.
6" 1/4" drive ect,
1/4" drive swivel,
1/4" drive ratchet
1/4" drive x 1/2" socket
1/4" drive x 7/16 socket
12 millimeter socket
Clear rtv silicone
Assortment of screwdrivers
Optional, Recommend tools,
Cordless impact with 1/2" socket.
Step #1
Unpack and layout the rack and all hardware.
The base rack will include,
1 front fairing,
1 rear fairing.
3 left side skirt,
3right side skirt.
8 side skirt stiffener plates (6hole)
2 front load bar spacers. (4hole)
2 rear faring spacers (1hole)
6 nut plates
8 roof mount base plates
8 roof mount upper plate
5 load bars.
Hardware
16 Ss m8 roof bolts with bonded washers
16 Ss 1/4 20 nylocks with washers
90 5/16x3/4" bolts with washers
1 front fairing weather strip
Step #2
Remove factory rack and roof gutter trim along with the spacers and front roof bolts.
(The new rack will bolt up to 8 mouting points on the roof.)
#3
Clean the gutters thoroughly, clean the old adhesive around the mounting bolts on the roof.
It is also recommend that you wash and apply a good coat of wax to the roof before installation of the new rack.
#4
Apply sealant and install base roof mounts.
For this step you want to apply a generous amount of silicone the the roof and completely fill the bolt holes, lay a 1/8"X 1/4" bead between the holes and foil the holes to the point where there is about 1/4" of sealant sticking up.
Next, install the base roof mounts with the studs facing inward, (note, the front 2 mounts have a slightly smaller bolt pattern than the rest)
Press firmly onto silicone until it comes through the holes about 1/4", then install the m8 bolts with supplied washers.
Now you can tighten the roof bolts, these should be tightened up to the point that the stainless washer starts to bend inward into the rubber washer.
Don't be to worried about the rubber washer as this is only there for a little extra added protection, the silicone will be doing most of the work.
Now repeat on all 8 mounts.
#5
Install top roof mounts and load bars.
Place the top roof mout bracket onto the pressed in studs, install 2 1/4" stainless washers and 1/4" stainless nylocks, do not tighten at this time.
Next install the load bars over the brackets, get them close to centered and install the bolts into the side of the load bars but do not tighten at this time.
I'm going to atempt to put together some install instructions for the roof rack.
Unfortunately I'm pretty light on pics so more pics to come.
I have not taken any pick of removing the factory rack but there are plenty of threads on that.
Tools needed.
6" 1/4" drive ect,
1/4" drive swivel,
1/4" drive ratchet
1/4" drive x 1/2" socket
1/4" drive x 7/16 socket
12 millimeter socket
Clear rtv silicone
Assortment of screwdrivers
Optional, Recommend tools,
Cordless impact with 1/2" socket.
Step #1
Unpack and layout the rack and all hardware.
The base rack will include,
1 front fairing,
1 rear fairing.
3 left side skirt,
3right side skirt.
8 side skirt stiffener plates (6hole)
2 front load bar spacers. (4hole)
2 rear faring spacers (1hole)
6 nut plates
8 roof mount base plates
8 roof mount upper plate
5 load bars.
Hardware
16 Ss m8 roof bolts with bonded washers
16 Ss 1/4 20 nylocks with washers
90 5/16x3/4" bolts with washers
1 front fairing weather strip
Step #2
Remove factory rack and roof gutter trim along with the spacers and front roof bolts.
(The new rack will bolt up to 8 mouting points on the roof.)
#3
Clean the gutters thoroughly, clean the old adhesive around the mounting bolts on the roof.
It is also recommend that you wash and apply a good coat of wax to the roof before installation of the new rack.
#4
Apply sealant and install base roof mounts.
For this step you want to apply a generous amount of silicone the the roof and completely fill the bolt holes, lay a 1/8"X 1/4" bead between the holes and foil the holes to the point where there is about 1/4" of sealant sticking up.
Next, install the base roof mounts with the studs facing inward, (note, the front 2 mounts have a slightly smaller bolt pattern than the rest)
Press firmly onto silicone until it comes through the holes about 1/4", then install the m8 bolts with supplied washers.
Now you can tighten the roof bolts, these should be tightened up to the point that the stainless washer starts to bend inward into the rubber washer.
Don't be to worried about the rubber washer as this is only there for a little extra added protection, the silicone will be doing most of the work.
Now repeat on all 8 mounts.
#5
Install top roof mounts and load bars.
Place the top roof mout bracket onto the pressed in studs, install 2 1/4" stainless washers and 1/4" stainless nylocks, do not tighten at this time.
Next install the load bars over the brackets, get them close to centered and install the bolts into the side of the load bars but do not tighten at this time.
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