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Installation Guide 

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Summary of Contents for raider XL series

Page 1: ... 2013 XL MODELS Will not fit XR1200 models Nightster Forty Eight and Iron 883 models may require additional modifications Installation should be installed by a qualified mechanic INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Revision 1 ...

Page 2: ...Swing Arm from Box 3 5 3 3 Installing Champion Swing Arm to Vehicle 5 3 4 Install Shocks 5 3 5 Install Rear Brake Lines and Components from Box 2 5 3 6 Assemble Rear End 6 3 7 Install Rear Axle Clamps 6 3 8 Install Rear End Assembly 6 3 9 Aligning and Tensioning Drive Belt 7 3 10 Connect Brake Lines to T Block 8 3 11 Master Cylinder Installation 8 3 12 Install Body 8 3 13 Install Wheels and Tires ...

Page 3: ... to perform the procedures described in this guide Some of the most important general safety precautions are given below Champion Sidecars cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task 1 3 Important Safety Precautions a Make sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you wear approp...

Page 4: ...battery and all fuel related parts 1 4 Specifications Overall Length 91 Overall Width 55 Wheel Base 64 Load Capacity 400 Lb Tire Size 15 205 70 R15 Wheel Size 15 4 lug Offset 35 mm 15x7JJ 4 x 4 5 Tire Pressure 20 25 PSI Suspension Zero Flex Swing Arm Utilizing Champion Coil Over Shock Rear Differential Custom built rear differential utilizing OEM V Rod belt Brakes Original front plus 2 high perfor...

Page 5: ...ure in down position e g zip tie to floor board This will prevent fluid flow when rear brake line is disconnected Cap line to prevent introduction of dust debris into line Rear brake line and clamp with screw will be used later Disconnect the wires from the rear brake pressure switch Rear brake line at the master cylinder and remove completely from the motorcycle Loosen belt tension Upper shock bo...

Page 6: ...g arm on frame c Use OE pivot bolts and torque to 70 lb ft 3 4 Install Shocks a Bolt shocks from Box 1 to OE upper shock mount and swing arm as shown using the supplied hardware from Box 2 Figure 4 Qty per side Description 1 1 2 13x4 1 4 socket head bolt 3 SAE SS flat washer 1 Upper shock pacer 1 1 2 20x2 1 2 gr8 hex head bolt 1 1 2 20 nylock nut 3 5 Install Rear Brake Lines and Components from Bo...

Page 7: ...tap the two components into position with rubber mallet b Apply 2 3 drops of oil to threads of front cross tube bolts and assemble to specified torque of 150 lb ft Figure 8 c Remove two remaining cross tubes for later installation Figure 8 3 7 Install Rear Axle Clamps a Install rear axle clamps from Box 2 using the supplied hardware The driver side clamp slot must register into dowel pin on rear e...

Page 8: ...ng the axle housing within the axle clamps it is limited by the dowel pin and grove The following steps are a starting point to properly align the belt a Center rear end assembly within the axle clamps Ensure center by measuring from axle clamp to fender bracket on both sides until equal b Tighten nuts on axle clamp to 31 lb ft Note Ensure braided brake line is seated properly in saddle and does n...

Page 9: ...2 and Torque to 35 ft lbs d Screw long end of link rod with the 5 16 24 jam nut into the master cylinder Place a 5 16 lock washer on short end and screw it into the HD bracket e Extend rod to raise pedal height to top Lock jam nuts into place f Test full stroke of master cylinder and check for binding g Install all brake lines and clamps using new 3 8 24x3 4 banjo bolt and crush washers Torque ban...

Page 10: ...ure 17 d To install the LH body mount bracket use the two short 15 16 spacers with the bracket and place it at footpeg mounting holes Use 3 8 16x2 HHCS with lock washer and washer Torque to 44 ft lbs See the following figure below e For the RH body mount bracket use both long 1 1 8 spacers with the bracket and place it at footpeg mounting holes Use 3 8 16x2 1 4 HHCS with lock washer and washer Tor...

Page 11: ...lbs 3 13 Install Wheels and Tires a Install wheels with tires and torque to 75 lb ft b Install center hub cap Apply removable thread locking compound Loctite 242 or equivalent on fastener and tighten To avoid damage to the center cap do not overtighten 4 Accessories 4 1 Grab Handle Installation a Grab handles will be installed on bosy next to the passenger section of seat b Evenly locate grab hand...

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