SADDLEMEN 807-11-15589 S-RT Mini Fairing Softail Installation Guide

: June 1, 2024
: SADDLEMEN

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SADDLEMEN 807-11-15589 S-RT Mini Fairing Softail
Installation Notes:

SADDLEMEN 807-11-15589 S-RT Mini Fairing Softail

Specifications

Product Name: S-RT Mini Fairing
Part Number: Saddlemen 807-11-15589, Drag Specialties 2330-0306
Fitment: Some models may require installation of handlebar
risers to clear fairing

Installation Notes:

Completely remove your Sportster’s headlight, visor, mounting bracket, etc.
Mount Fairing Body onto the Main Bracket Assembly by pushing bolts through and attaching with locknuts for adjustments.
Install your 5.75 headlight using provided instructions.
Install the windshield by inserting rubber/brass well nuts and attaching with button head screws and washers.

Safety Precautions
Motorcycling can be dangerous. Ensure proper installation to avoid contact with drive train, suspension, or steering components.

Headlight Recommendations
If you need a new headlight, consider NAMZ Custom Cycle’s 5.75 headlight options for an upgrade.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to install handlebar risers for this fairing?
A: Some models may require installation of handlebar risers to clear the fairing.

Installation

DESCRIPTION: S-RT Mini Fairing PART NUMBER: Saddlemen 807-11-15589 Drag Specialties 2330-0306
FITMENT: Harley-Davidson® XL Sportster* 2004-21 (air cooled)
PATENT PENDING *some models may require installation of handlebar risers to clear fairing

OVERVIEW

The Saddlemen S-RT Mini Fairing has an instantly recognizable profile, but in a slimmer, performance-oriented package. This fairing adds just the right amount of wind protection while creating an unmistakable style. The included inner fairing dash panel finishes the look.
The S-RT Mini’s durable ABS construction comes with a gloss black painted finish. Each specific fit fairing kit includes powder coated brackets and stainless steel hardware, and bolts to your bike without any modifications (some bikes may require taller handlebar risers). The list of features includes a clear headlight cover and an 8” tall, light smoke tinted windscreen. Features include:

Durable ABS construction with a gloss black painted finish
Direct fit bolt-on installation, with no modifications to bike required* (some models may need to change handlebars or risers)
Included: 8-inch tall light smoke windscreen, clear headlight cover lens, powder coated steel brackets and stainless steel hardware

IMPORTANT:
Please read these instructions completely before starting installation. All “NOTE,” “CAUTION” and “WARNING” notations are serious safety issues and should be read carefully. Possible injury to riders or damage to the motorcycle and/or accessory may result if improperly installed.

NOTICE TO DEALERS: These instructions contain important information for future reference and should be given to the customer.

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information: www.P65/Warnings.ca.gov

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION!
This is a specific fit accessory and is only meant to fit certain motorcycle models. You are responsible for the proper installation of this accessory on your motorcycle. Your attention to these installation instructions, any additional specific instructions and recommendations will permit the safe and proper use of this accessory. You must mount this accessory properly and securely before riding your motorcycle. If you lack the ability to safely and properly install this accessory, seek out a qualified motorcycle technician for assistance. During installation, you may need to support the motorcycle with a suitable stand or lift so it will not tip over and injure you, or damage the vehicle. Using or mounting this accessory improperly could result in a loss of control of the motor-cycle which could result in damage to your motorcycle or other personal property, the property of third parties, and/or personal injury to yourself or others, up to and including death.

BE SURE TO THOROUGHLY READ AND CLOSELY FOLLOW THE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE INCLUDED WITH THIS ACCESSORY.

If you do not understand these instructions DO NOT mount this accessory, and remove any related components you may have already installed on your motorcycle.
Thoroughly inspect your motorcycle and all accessories before every ride. Do not use this fairing if its mounting system has been modified, has deteriorated, loosened or is beginning to fail.
Continually check the security of this and all other accessories at each stop as you ride. Items attached to your motorcycle can loosen during operation, so be sure to check them frequently.
Do not use this fairing if you have any doubts as to whether it is properly mounted to your motorcycle. You must be sure that the installation of the accessory will not damage your motorcycle’s painted or plated parts. Saddlemen is not responsible if you or your technician mount this accessory and it damages your motorcycle for any reason.
When using any accessory, do not exceed your vehicle’s Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight as listed on your motorcycle or in the manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
If this accessory is ever damaged, remove it and do not use it until it has been inspected by your local professional motorcycle dealer. Replace any mounting part immediately if it has sustained damage that will prevent it from being properly secured to your motorcycle.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS ACCESSORY FAIRING IF:

You do not understand these installation and use instructions;
You do not understand any part of this accessory’s mounting system;
You have any doubts as to the security of the mounting system.
If you have any concerns or questions, seek help at your qualified motorcycle dealer or call the Saddlemen support line at 310-638-1222.

CONTENTS / PARTS INCLUDED:

FAIRING BODY
Qty Item

(A) 1 S-RT Fairing Main Body
(B) 6 Button head screw 1/4-20 x 5/8”
(C) 4 Socket head screw 8/32 x 1/2”
(D) 5 Button head screw 10/32 x 7/8”
(E) 5 Nylon plastic washers
(F) 5 Rubber/brass well nut 10/32
(G) 1 Headlight bezel trim
(H) 1 Headlight lens
(I) 1 Windshield, light tint
(J) 1 Inner fairing

$SADDLEMEN-807-11-1558-S-RT-Mini-Fairing-Softail- $1$$ FAIRING & HEADLIGHT BRACKETS

(K) 1 Main Bracket Assembly
(L) 1 Socket head screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
(M) 1 Washer, .625” OD, stainless steel
(N) 8 Nylon insert locknut 1/4-20
(O) 15 Washer, 1/4” stainless steel
(P) 1 Aluminum spacer
(Q) 2 Washer, 5/16” stainless steel
(R) 1 Mounting ring
(S) 3 Socket head screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2”
(T) 1 Headlight trim ring for 5.75” headlight
(U) 3 Button head screw 8/32 x 1/4”
(V) 3 Steel compression springs .875”
(W) 4 Socket head screw 1/4-20 x 3/4”
(X) 1 Socket head screw 5/16-18 x 4-1/2”
(Y) 1 Nylon insert locknut 5/16”

WARNING :
Remember: Motorcycling can be a dangerous activity. Installation of any accessory can increase your risk if it is not installed properly. You are responsible to install this accessory so it will not contact any portion of the drive train, suspension or steering, or if it will in any way interfere with the operation of your motorcycle. To avoid injury, install while engine is cold.

INSTALLATION:

This S-RT Fairing kit allows you to reuse your stock 5.75” headlight.
If you need a new headlight, or are looking for an upgrade, we recommend NAMZ Custom Cycle (www.namzcustomcycleproducts.com) 5.75” headlight options LLC-LH-5B, LLC-DHL-5TS or LLC-LHC-5B.

INSTALLATION NOTES
Your S-RT Fairing came pre-assembled in the box. You’ll need to disassemble some of it for installation on your motorcycle. Take note of any hardware you remove from the fairing, as it will be reused for installation.

Remove the Headlight Bezel Trim (G), and the Headlight Lens (H), from the Fairing.
Remove the hardware holding on the Headlight Trim Ring (T) and the Mounting Ring (R). You should now be able to remove the Fairing Main Body (A) from the Main Bracket Assembly (K).
Once the Fairing Main Body is separated, you can begin to install the Main Bracket Assembly onto your motorcycle.

MOUNT FAIRING BRACKET TO MOTORCYCLE FRAME

Completely remove your Sportster’s headlight, visor, mounting bracket, etc. and disassemble the headlight. This fairing kit includes a new mounting brack-et which uses your existing headlight lamp.
Remove the large bolt that holds the front of your gas tank to the frame.
See Fig. A. From the front of the motorcycle, slide the Main Bracket Assembly
(K) towards the frame, between the fork tubes. Ensure that no hoses, wires or cables are pinched.
Using the new bolt (X), washer (Q) and nut (Y), install the Main Bracket, as well as the gas tank, to the bike’s frame, with fairing bracket on the outside. Leave all hardware loose for now.
See Fig. A. Using the included socket head screw (L) and washer (O), insert spacer (P) between the fairing Main Bracket lower arm and a slotted hole in the motorcycle’s frame gusset.
Secure the screw (L) using washer (M) and locknut (N), on the backside of the frame gusset.
MOUNT FAIRING BODY ONTO THE MAIN BRACKET
See Fig. B. Push four bolts (W) with washers (O) through the Fairing Main Body (A) and through the Main Bracket Assembly (which you’ve already bolted to the motorcycle frame). Using four locknuts (N) with washers (O) on the backside, attach the Fairing to the Main Bracket Assembly. Fairing holes are slotted to allow for minor adjustments to perfectly level your fairing.
INSTALL HEADLIGHT7. See Fig. C and Fig. D. Install your 5.75” headlight (not included) using three screws (U), and attaching the Headlight Trim Ring (T) to the Mounting Ring
(R) with the headlight lamp sandwiched between the two rings. The headlight should have a notch that lines up with the Mounting Ring (R).
The headlight sub-assembly mounts to the Main Bracket Assembly (K) using three screws (S), and three washers (O) going through the Mounting Ring. Slide a Compression Spring (V) over each screw, then screw it through the Fairing Body and into the Main Bracket ring, with a washer (O) and locknut (N) behind it. These three screws will provide your headlight angle adjustment.
Plug in your headlight wires.
Install the Inner Fairing (J) using six screws (B).
Install the Headlight Lens (H) and Headlight Bezel Trim (G) using four socket head screws (C).
$SADDLEMEN-807-11-1558-S-RT-Mini-Fairing-Softail- $2$$ Install the windshield, by first inserting the five rubber/brass well nuts (F) into the five corresponding holes in the Main Fairing Body. Using five 10/32” button head screws (D) and plastic washers (E), attach the windshield to the fairing body.
Re-read these instructions, tightening all fasteners along the way.

FINAL CHECKLIST

Adjust the three screws (S) to set the proper headlight angle.
Check all clearances for handlebars, mirrors, etc. at both left and right steering stops as well as your forks’ full compression.

WARNING

It is vital that you verify that this accessory and/or any of its parts will not touch, or interfere with other components while the suspension and steering move through their entire range of motion. Make sure that neither the fairing nor its mounting hardware interfere with any other parts of the motorcycle in the course of operation, as they might be damaged from contact with the accessory.
The configuration of this accessory fairing with certain motorcycles may require relocation and/or adjustment of certain components on the these vehicles, including handlebars, mirrors, and lights. Check to be sure that all lights, turn signals, mirrors and safety reflectors are in place once the fairing is installed. If the fairing installation blocks or interferes with the turn signals, you will need to move the turn signals to another mounting point that permits their proper electrical function and visibility. If the fairing or mounting hardware blocks any side reflectors, place new reflectors on the exterior sides of the fairing. Reflectors with self-adhesive backing are available from motorcycle or automobile supply stores. It is your responsibility to make sure that the installation of this accessory does not create an unsafe or illegal condition.
Improperly installed or loose hardware can allow the fairing to move. Before riding, visually check the clearance between the fairing and any moving parts that could impair normal operation of the motorcycle.

CAUTION :

It is your responsibility to make sure this accessory installation does not create an unsafe or illegal situation. Remember that this is a custom accessory. You must check the installation to determine if it will be safe for you to operate the motorcycle safely and legally. You must also ensure that the installation does not damage your vehicle in any way.
After 50 miles (80 kilometers), recheck all of the fairing mounting hardware and the fairing to make sure they are still tight and secure. Loose hardware can cause the fairing to interfere with the vehicle’s operation and can cause an unsafe riding condition. After that, check fastener tightness during each regular maintenance check.

LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

SADDLEMEN LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Saddlemen warrants its products for defects in materials, design or workmanship for a period of one year after retail purchase. Items that are defective will be repaired or replaced by Saddlemen at its sole discretion. Damage caused by improper use or improper installation is not a defect; therefore repair, replacement or shipping of a damaged accessory will not be covered under this warranty. This limited warranty contains other provisions and conditions, so please refer to the Warranty Policy that was provided with your Saddlemen product or visit www.saddlemen.com for additional information. You can count on Saddlemen’s quality, innovation, service and style. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the performance of your Saddlemen accessory, please contact the Saddlemen support line at 310-638-1222.