HONDA GL1800-D-DA Upper Air Deflector Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Honda
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HONDA GL1800-D-DA Upper Air Deflector
Product Information
The Upper Air Deflector is an accessory for Honda GL1800/D/DA GL1800B/BD motorcycles. It is designed to deflect air and improve the aerodynamics of the motorcycle.
Product Usage Instructions
- Fold down the left rear view mirror backward.
- Attach masking tape to the specified areas.
- Remove the left mirror arm panel.
- Install the left mirror arm panel in the reverse order of removal.
- Install the air deflector A.
- Cut along the marked line on the air deflector A and finish with a file.
- Install the air deflector bracket A and align it with the left air deflector bracket B. Insert the damper.
- Install the pin on the air deflector bracket A.
- Install the collars.
- Install the assembled left air deflector A.
- Remove the masking tape.
- Return the left rear view mirror to its original position.
- Install the right side air deflector in the same manner as the left side.
Note: Please refer to the provided installation instructions URL for detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations.
Honda Dealer: Please give a copy of these instructions to your customer.
PARTS LIST
| No. | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | Installation instructions URL | 1 |
| (2) | Air deflector A | 2 |
| (3) | Air deflector bracket A | 2 |
| (4) | Right air deflector bracket B | 1 |
| (5) | Left air deflector bracket B | 1 |
| (6) | Damper | 2 |
| (7) | Pin | 2 |
| (8) | E-ring | 2 |
| (9) | Plug | 2 |
| (10) | 5 mm screw (long) | 4 |
| (11) | 5 mm screw (short) | 4 |
| (12) | Special nut | 4 |
| (13) | Washer | 4 |
| (14) | Rubber washer | 4 |
| (15) | Collar | 4 |
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
- Hex wrench (5 mm)
- Flat-tip screwdriver
- Long nose pliers
- Electric drill
- Drill bit (5 mm)
- File
- Masking tape
- Torque wrench
TORQUE CHART
Tighten all screws, bolts, and nuts to their specified torque values. Refer to the Service Manual for the torque values of the removed parts.
| Item | N·m | kgf·m | Ibf·ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mm screw | 5.2 | 0.5 | 3.8 |
| Special nut | 5.2 | 0.5 | 3.8 |
INSTALLATION
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Fold down the left rear view mirror backward as shown.
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Attach masking tape as shown.
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Remove the left mirror arm panel as shown.
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Drill at the marked lines of the left mirror arm panel as shown.
Remove any burrs from the edge of the hole. -
Install the left mirror arm panel in the reverse order of removal.
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Install the air deflector A as shown.
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Install the air deflector bracket A as shown.
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Install the pin as shown.
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Install the collars as shown.
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Install the assembled left air deflector A as shown.
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Remove the masking tape.
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Return the left rear view mirror to its original position.
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Install the right side in the same manner as the left side.