Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC Taillight Bracket Modification Instructions
Parts included:
- main bracket, polished, chromed
- wide cateye taillight, w/ 36” long wires (if ordered)
- fasteners: (2) ΕΎ” x ―” bolts, nuts, (4) washers for main bracket
- (2) small washers for mounting taillight to main bracket
Rear fender assembly:
- remove seat – two bolts on side
- remove seat holding metal bracket (7,22)
- disconnect rear wiring harness from wiring cluster above battery; these include rear turn signal and rear brakelight wires
- remove 2 bolts on each side of rear fender strut (9,16); this will loosen the rear fender entirely
- lift off the rear fender assembly carefully, making sure not to scratch paint !
- remove seat nut (17), and carefully separate fender (12) from metal frame (13)
Brake light removal: [make careful note of wiring in fender frame]
- remove wiring harness from clips; clip edged tend to be sharp; use caution.
- remove stock metal taillight bracket (10).
New Bracket installation:
- install new license plate (and frame, if any) BEFORE installing taillight on bracket
- pass wires on the wide cateye taillight through main bracket, and fasten taillight on the bracket using two bolts on the light; make sure to install the light so that clear window faces downward, toward lic. plate
- install new bracket over metal fender frame as shown; loosely fasten one side tab, press bracket over other side, and fasten the other tab, and tighten bolts evenly.
- re-install wires through clips in fender frame; make sure wiring is properly routed, to avoid interference with rear wheel, fender bolts, etc.
- re-install fender assembly; used specified Torque values (47 ft. lb; per service manual)
- reconnect rear turn signal wires (brakelight connection – see below)
Brakelight Wiring Key: (for taillights with 36” wires ONLY)
- Black wire on taillight to green wire [-ve ground]
- Yellow wire on taillight to Brown wire [running lamp circuit]
- Red wire on taillight to Green/Yellow striped wire [brake circuit]
- Turn switch on; test brake light function before riding, while bike is stationary; if brake light remains ON (bright) and dims when brakes are applied, swap red and yellow wire connections; check again for correct brakelight function.
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