My FB post on the subject
https://www.facebook.com/groups/zmcowners/permalink/2398885686847292/And my notes on the process, buried down in the comments (but beware, I am not a particularly accomplished mechanic)
this was really simple task. This is the rack for the SR/F provided by zero. There were no instructions but even for someone like me with ‘so-so’ mechanical skills, it was super easy.
Here is a (from memory) list of steps.
Just a note that I had already purchased a set of low-profile zip ties that are very similar to the ones that Zero uses on their handle bars. I used 1 zip tie to replace the one I clipped on the wire harness for the rear turn signals.
The rack comes with 2 pieces, 2 bolts and some weather stripping. The big piece is the rack itself. It replaces the stock passenger grab bars. The smaller piece is a combination stabilizer/turn signal bracket and replaces the stock rear turn signal bracket.
Remove the passenger seat (tools needed Zero key)
Remove the passenger grab bars (tools needed T30)
Remove the rider seat (tools needed T30)
Remove the storage tray (tools needed T25)
Clip the zip tie on the wiring harness for the rear turn signals (tools needed diagonal pliers)
Look at the 4 single wire plugs for the rear turn signals. You will be unplugging them and you want to plug them back in the same way. I did one turn signal at a time so I had little opportunity to mess things up. You might be braver and unplug both and simply pay attention to wire colors when re-plugging later.
Loosen rear turn signals (tools needed 17mm box end wrench). I did not do this until after I removed the bracket. It was difficult to break the nut loose trying to hold the bracket in my hand.
Remove turn signal bracket and plastic cover (tools needed T25) and lay it on the rear tire.
Put the new stabilizer/bracket on the rear tire next to the stock bracket and ensure proper orientation.
Unplug the left rear turn signal.
Remove the left rear turn signal from the stock bracket.
Install the left turn signal on the new stabilizer/bracket (tools needed 17mm box end wrench)
Snake the wires back up and plug back in to the harness.
Repeat for the right rear turn signal.
At this point, you probably want to test fit the new stabilizer/bracket. I suspect that this is where the weather strip needs to go. I did not install it but I think I need to drop the stabilizer/bracket again and put the weather strip in place. The gap appears bigger than with the stock bracket and this is right where water will spray up from the rear tire.
Install the stabilizer/bracket and plastic cover (tools needed T25). Leave the 2 T25 bolts loose so that you can align things after the rack is in place.
Power up the bike and test the turn signals and brakes for proper operation. Power back down.
Tidy up the wires and zip tie them back together.
Reinstall the storage tray (tools needed T25)
Install the rack (tools needed T30)
Install the 2 bolts from the rack kit that hold the stabilizer/bracket to the rack (tools needed T30?)
Snug up the stabilizer/bracket bolts that you left loose earlier.
Reinstall the rider seat (tools needed T30)
Reinstall the passenger seat.
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