XSR900 Rear Axle Sliders Installation Instructions
This guide will instruct how to install OES Rear Axle Sliders for the 2016 Yamaha XSR900.
Items needed:
- 5mm Hex/Allen wrench (2)
- Blue thread locker (Loctite)
- Red thread locker (Loctite)
1. Apply a small amount of red thread locker to the threads of one of the
60mm screws that was supplied with the rear axle sliders set.
2. Attach the slider with the extended base to the aluminum rear axle slider rod. In
some cases, the rod may have a small amount of residue left over from the
anodizing process- if so, the screw might not thread in real easy but it should
thread in with a small amount of force. If you also ordered the fork sliders, use the
longest of the two rods for the rear axle sliders.
3. After tightening, insert rod/slider assembly into the left side of the axle.
4. Apply blue thread locker to the other 60mm screw included with the set and
install the slider with the recessed base onto the right side of the rear axle. It may
take a second to find the rod in the axle and get the threads started but just be
sure the screw starts straight.
5. Hold the screw on the opposite side with another 5mm hex wrench and tighten
the right side with a small amount of torque. Do not over tighten. CAUTION!!!! The
threads in the rod will strip if too much force is applied when tightening. This step should tighten
both of the screws.
The rear axle slider assembly should not have any lateral movement once
tightened. Give the thread locker several minutes to set up before riding the
motorcycle.
Items needed:
- 5mm Hex/Allen wrench (2)
- Blue thread locker (Loctite)
- Red thread locker (Loctite)
1. Apply a small amount of red thread locker to the threads of one of the
60mm screws that was supplied with the rear axle sliders set.
2. Attach the slider with the extended base to the aluminum rear axle slider rod. In
some cases, the rod may have a small amount of residue left over from the
anodizing process- if so, the screw might not thread in real easy but it should
thread in with a small amount of force. If you also ordered the fork sliders, use the
longest of the two rods for the rear axle sliders.
3. After tightening, insert rod/slider assembly into the left side of the axle.
4. Apply blue thread locker to the other 60mm screw included with the set and
install the slider with the recessed base onto the right side of the rear axle. It may
take a second to find the rod in the axle and get the threads started but just be
sure the screw starts straight.
5. Hold the screw on the opposite side with another 5mm hex wrench and tighten
the right side with a small amount of torque. Do not over tighten. CAUTION!!!! The
threads in the rod will strip if too much force is applied when tightening. This step should tighten
both of the screws.
The rear axle slider assembly should not have any lateral movement once
tightened. Give the thread locker several minutes to set up before riding the
motorcycle.