HOME 2.8 RIDER FOOTRESTS AND FOOT CONTROLS RIDER FOOTRESTS Installation Removal 1. See Figure 2-20 . Install left side footrest axle (5) and foot shift lever (7). Tighten fastener to 11-17 Nm (9-12 ft-lbs). 1. With motorcycle in neutral, remove fastener from shift linkage to foot shift lever. 2. See Figure 2-20 . Remove retaining ring (1) from clevis pin (3) holding left footrest (2) to left footrest axle (5). Remove clevis, footrest, and spring washer (4). 2. Install fastener holding shift linkage to foot shift lever (7). Tighten to 9-15 Nm (7-11 ft-lbs). NOTE Shift lever toe peg unthreads from shift lever. Remove and replace as required.
Footrests must fold up and toward rear of motorcycle if struck. Failure to set footrests to fold up and back could result in death or serious injury. (00366a) 3. Remove fastener (8) holding left footrest axle (5) to frame. Remove left footrest axle (5) and foot shift lever (7). 3. Orient footrest (2) to fold upwards on contact with ground. 4. Install clevis pin (3) through left side footrest axle (6), footrest (2), and spring washer (4). Secure with a new retaining ring (1). 4. Remove left side radiator cover. 5. Remove the cotter key from the clevis pin connecting rear brake pedal (9) to master cylinder brake rod. 5. Install right side footrest axle (6) through rear brake pedal (9).
Using LOCTITE® 243 (blue), thread in and tighten fastener to 11-17 Nm (9-12 ft-lbs). 6. Cover outside face of clevis pin with cardboard and using a large pliers, squeeze pin until pin shoulder pops out of interference fit in the clevis. Remove clevis pin and brake rod. 6. Install clevis pin (3) through right side footrest axle (6), footrest (2), and spring washer (4). Secure with a new retaining ring (1). 7. Remove retaining ring (1) from clevis pin (3) holding right side footrest (2) to footrest axle (6). Remove clevis, footrest, and spring washer. 7. Install clevis pin through rear brake pedal clevis and 8. pedal (9). new cotter pin. 2009 VRSC Service:
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