KODLiN KUS20100 Curved Touring License Plate Kit Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: KODLin

Table of Contents

Removal of stock parts
Installation of Kodlin Kit
Support
References
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KODLiN KUS20100 Curved Touring License Plate Kit Instruction Manual

This kit is designed to be used with Kodlin Sleek Lights K68495/K68496 since OEM taillights will be removed.

Suggested items to use for installation:

Kodlin Sleek Lights
Thread Locker
Rubber grommet
Soldering tools
Heat shrink and/or tape
Decorative cover for hole in fender (if used on stock fender).

Removal of stock parts

Remove both saddle bags.
Unplug connector for turn signal/license plate assembly from the rear fender nacelle light. Connector is the 12-pin plug on the right side of the light. See picture 1-light blue arrow.
Remove wire retainer (if your bike has one) on the stud above nacelle light. See picture 1-yellow arrow.
Remove the two bolts front inside of fender holding the license/light assembly on being careful you don’t scratch your paint. It may be easier to get to the bolts in if you jack bike up enough to remove bottom shock bolts, then jack it up higher to get more clearance between tire and bolts.
Remove the rubber plug in fender and pull wires out through the fender.
Clean up any residual dirt on fender that was hidden behind plate.

Installation of Kodlin Kit

Determine a location on fender to drill small hole large enough to pass license plate frame light wires through fender. Make sure it is behind plate mount to hide the hole. See picture 2. Suggest area at/near yellow dot.

TIP: Recommended to use a rubber grommet to prevent rubbing and shorting the wires on fender. Use a piece of wood to block drill from hitting tire in case drill bit bites into fender and runs in.
Using the two tapered head bolts, install through the backing plate then through angled adapter (without threaded hole) and then through the fender. After applying thread locker, thread them into the other two adapters with threaded holes. Make sure the angled cut for both threaded and unthreaded adapters is towards the fender. See picture 3 and 4.
While holding backing plate for correct alignment tighten the two taper head bolts. Check the alignment and readjust as needed.
TIP: Use a thick item as a spacer to hold bottom of plate up off fender 1/2”-3/4” while tightening to keep aligned with fender. Be careful not to scratch your paint!
Bend you existing license plate to match radius of backing plate. The test fit license frame and license. You may need to notch license to clear wires from the light on the frame. Using four small taper head screws install the frame and license on the backing plate. Use the small flat washers and nuts on the back and tighten. Do not over tighten and be careful not to hit your fender.
Run wires through the grommet in fender and determine required length to cut the wires.
Using the OEM 12 pin connector cut wires 2” from the connector. Identify the black wires (should be pin positions 5,6,7 or 11) and blue wires (should be pin positions 8 or 9). You need to use only one of each color. The rest of the wires can be heat shrinked to seal and prevent shorting. See picture 5.
Connect frame light wire with light colored stripe on it to a blue plug wire and the other wire to a black plug wire. Test to see that frame lights up with bike powered on. You can also get a Namz connector kit to keep your removed harness complete. Namz P/N NHD-72130-04 Tri Bar Connector Kit, includes connector, pins, and pin lock.
To cover the hole in the fender after installation we recommend using OEM #59581-05 fender bumper (glue it on using RTV or weatherstrip adhesive), properly sized medallion of choice, or a Kodlin cover. See picture 6.

NOTE: This is a custom part. Kodlin USA is not responsible for stock parts or accessories fitting after the installation. No warranty coverage is provided by Kodlin that is due to improper installation or lack of maintenance. Periodic maintenance and inspection are required. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all the fasteners are tightened before operation of the motorcycle. We recommend following the Mfg.’s torque specifications.