Tusk Pannier Racks: Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Part # 1450200025

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Tusk Pannier Racks.

These racks are made to handle extreme adventure riding, but work

great for the commuter as well. Please take note of the information and

instructions below to get the most out of your Tusk racks and panniers.

Rack Hardware M8 x 100mm Hex Bolt (2) M8 x Flat Washers (4) M8 Flange Nuts (4) M8 x 20mm Flange Bolt (2) M6 x 20mm Flange Bolt (2)

M6 Flange Nut (2) M6 x 12mm Button Head Screw (4) 19mm x 50mm Alum Spacers (2)

19mm x 13mm Alum Spacers (4)

Billet Aluminum Pucks (2)

Rack Parts

Left side hoop rack (1)

Left side box mount (1)

Right side hoop rack (1)

Right side box mount (1)

Rear rack brace (1)

Internal box support bar (2)

Fig. 2

Box Mounting Hardware

8mm x 30mm Marking Bolt (1)

8mm x 25mm Allen Bolt (8)

8mm x 20mm Allen Bolt (6)

8mm x 20mm Hand Knob Bolt (2)

8mm Externally Serrated Washer (2)

8mm Hex Flange Nut (14)

8mm x Flat Washer (22)

Panier Hoops (1 LH 1 RH)

Rear Hoop (1)

Support Bracket

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Installation

1. Using your ignition key, unlock and remove your main seat. Using a 10mm socket or wrench re-

move the passengers seat. Set them aside and keep all hardware for reinstallation.

2. Remove your rear cargo rack and save all hardware for reinstallation.

3. Drilling holes through wheel tub: It is required that you drill two 3/4” diameter holes in the

wheel tub to mount the under fender bracket. First we will drill a 1/4” pilot hole from the top side.

If you look closely in the image below you will see a raised circle in the wheel tub, this is where the

hole pilot hole needs to be drilled. Image #1

4. Using your 1/4’ drill bit, drill two pilot holes using the two threaded holes above as a guide, take

great care not to damage the threads in the hole. Image #2

Image #1

Image #2

1/4” Pilot hole Raised Circle

Drill using threaded hole as a guide.

Do not damage threads in hole

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5. Using your 3/4” hole saw or drill bit drill two 3/4” holes up from the bottom side as shown in image #3.

Image #3

6. Next you will install the under fender bracket using the two 19mm dia spacers, 8mm x100mm bolts, four flat

washers and two flange nuts. Install bolts from the bottom side up and tighten, as shown in the four images

below.

7. Reinstall Honda rear cargo rack and tighten all bolts.

Supplied 8mm nuts and washers

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8. Remove left side passenger foot peg assembly using the appropriate allen wrench. See image #5.

9. Next install the billet aluminum wedge inserts onto the left panier rack as shown in image #6. Loosely tight

the 2 6mm bolts.

Image #5

10. Install left hand panier rack using the supplied 8mm flange bolt and nut as shown in image #7.

11. Reinstall passenger foot peg assembly using the OEM allen bolts and two of the supplied 19mm dia spacers.

See image #8 adjust for best fit and tighten all installed bolts.

12. Repeat for opposite side.

Remove two allen head bolts

Image #6

Image #7

Install 8mm bolt and nut here

Image #8

Install two supplied spacers here

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8. Using the four supplied 6mm bolts and nuts, install the rear hoop, adjust for best fit and tighten.

9. Tighten all installed bolts and reinstall seats.

10. Enjoy the use of your new Tusk Panier Racks

Rear hoop and bolts