National Cycle N944 Owner's Manual
INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL
N944 LIGHT BAR for Honda® VTX1300 S
PARTS LIST
Screwdriver, #2 Phillips
Socket, 12mm, and Ratchet Wrench
Wrench, 12mm
Pliers, Slip Joint
Hex Key 5/32” or 4mm
Description
Qty.
Lightbar Assembly, N944
1
Connectors, Scotchlok
6
10-24 Screw
4
M8 x 35 Screw
2
Washer , Flat
2
1. Make certain the motorcycle is securely positioned for this
installation. Cover the front fender with a protective cloth to avoid
scratches.
2. Remove Headlight from Headlight Shell (screwdriver), set aside.
3. Disconnect Turn signal wires inside Headlight Shell.
4. Remove the nuts holding the headlight shell to the lower triple
clamp. Nuts will be reused. (12mm socket and ratchet)
5. Remove Turn signals from motorcycle, set aside they will not be
reused.
6. Use the 10-24 screws to mount the Turn Signals to the light bar.
PREPARATION
INSTALLATION
1. Mount the Light Bar Assembly:
A. Place the Light Bar assembly so the center mount bracket is
between the lower Triple Clamp and the mounting bracket for
the Headlight Shell.
B. From the top, insert the M8 x 35 screws provided through the
Light Bar center mount bracket and into the triple clamp.
From underneith, install a flat washer and secure with stock
nut. Tighten to manufacturers specified torque. Figure 1& 2.
2. Wire the Light Bar assembly:
A. Route Spotlight wires into Headlight Shell.
B. Attach wires as recommended in the following list. Do
one at a time and check for correct operation. You may
need to change wire connections to get the correct oper
ation. (Connectors and Pliers).
Light Bar
Motorcycle
Turnsignal, Left
Short Red
= Orange
Turnsignal, Right
Short Red
= Blue
Running Light, Left
Short Black
= Orange/White
Running Light, Right
Short Black
= Blue/White
Passing Lamps
Long Blue
= White (lo beam)
Ground
= Green
3. Reinstall the headlight and rim.
4. Verify proper operation of all lights before riding.
10-110744-000 11/02
NOTE: Check local regulations for proper passing lamp opera-
tion. Some states require passing lamps be lit only with hi-beam.
NOTE: right and left on the motorcycle are determined from the
rider’s position.
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Wire From Light Bar
Insert To Stop.
Through Wire
NOTE: The service manual may be helpful in the installation.
NOTE: Grounding is through the fork and frame.
NOTE: An assistant will make steps 1 (A through B) easier.
Note, Light Bar Wiring Helpful Hints:
The long Blue wire is the main power wire for the spotlights on
the light bar. Connect that to the main power source from the
headlight. Either the High Beam wire or the Low Beam wire.
The choice is your preference. Turn on bike and Check.
The two short RED wires are for the turn signals. One RED wire
for the Left side turn signal and one for the Right side turn signal.
Turn on bike and check.
The two short BLACK wires are for the running lights. One
BLACK wire for the Left side running light and one for the Right
side running light. Turn on bike and check.
The Light Bar attached to the front fork of the motorcycle serves
as the ground in most cases. A precautionary step to insure
proper grounding is to take one of the Green Ground wires from
the existing turn signals and ground that between the Light Bar
Mount and the Triple Tree Bracket.
Always start by doing one side at a time. Preferably the right
side or high side of the bike first.
NOTE: check vertical aim of the lamps. They should
aim approximately 5° downward. If adjustment is
required see “Adjustment” page 2 of this instruction
otherwise proceed with wiring step 2.
Figure 1. Attach
Turn Signal with
10-24 Screws.
Figure 2
Figure 3