Instructions (continued)

When all the bolts are in place, check that the hugger is not rubbing on the wheel or interfering with the exhaust, and if all is well you can tighten all the bolts. It can be awkward to get at the two nuts securing the hugger to the bracket, but there should be enough space to slip a spanner between the wheel and the hugger. Failing that, you might be able to reach them with your fingers and apply enough pressure to stop them moving while you tighten the bolts. Also do not over tighten the bolts on the chain guard. They need to be tight enough to ensure they will not come loose, but I have heard that too much pressure while tightening them can snap the lugs off the top of the swingarm.

All that remains now is to refit the footrest hanger. Be careful not to twist it around the gear shift linkage, or your gear shift lever will end up in a slightly different position than before. Lift the footrest hanger carefully back into position and put the upper bolt back in first. This will hold it steady while you put the lower bolt back in. When both bolts are back in place, tighten them both. If you have a torque wrench the correct torque setting for these bolts is 26Nm (about 19 lb/ft). If not, just make sure they are tight.

Congratulations. You should now have successfully fitted your hugger. The only thing left to do is to take the bike for a test ride, safe in the knowledge that your rear suspension is protected from any dirt and stones thrown up by the wheel. While riding the bike listen for any noises coming from the back of the bike, particularly when travelling over bumpy roads. If you hear anything unusual the hugger could be shaking around and touching the wheel or bodywork, and you might need to adjust its position and make sure that it is tightened up properly.