Thank you for purchasing Happy Trails products. Our products are proudly hand made in Boise Idaho,USA. If you have any questions or concerns about the installation of this product, please contact usdirectly at 1-800-444-8770 or e-mail installation@happy-trail.com.Before you begin, place the bike on a hard level surface where you haveroom to work. Lay out the parts included in this kit and compare to theparts list on page 3 of these instructions. If any parts or hardware aremissing, contact us immediately at the number or email listed above.DL650 FORK BRACE HTP7-5-9Fig 1Fig 2Step 1Loosen all eight bolts holding the fork brace together.Fully remove the four bolts labeled 1 and 2 in Fig 1.This will release the forward sections of the clamp forinstallation purposes.Apply a small drop of blue thread locking com-pound on each bolt. Lightly tighten the four centerbolts but allow room for movement until installation iscomplete.Step 2Place the forward clamp (small, rounded piece) andgently slide it between the fork tube and front fenderas shown in Fig 2. Check to ensure the forward clampis seated securely on the top of the fork tube. Repeatthis process with both fork tubes and forward clamps.Step 3Slide the rear attached cross section and rear clampsbehind the forks. It can be difficult to slide the clampbehind the brake line on the right (brake) side of themotorcycle. Slide the rear clamps onto the fork tubeand ensure they are seated firmly against the top ofthe tube as in step 2.Fig 31 21