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Installation Manual

Yamaha Virago 750/1100

Summary of Contents for Virago 1000

Page 1: ...InstaTrike By Installation Manual Yamaha Virago 750 1100 ...

Page 2: ...rized to make any warranties other than those described above or to extent the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described above on behalf of TOW PAC INC NOTICE OF LIMITED LIABILITY Tow Pac Inc warrants only components supplied by Tow Pac Inc Tow Pac Inc cannot be responsible for any components on owners motorcycle including frames hardware aftermarket accessories etc Owner is sole...

Page 3: ...ional two wheel motorcycle Take corners very slowly until you get used to the feel of cornering on a Trike Remember to use your front brake in tandem with your rear brake This will greatly increase your stopping power when in Trike configuration With InstaTrike installed remember the outrigger wheels Use caution not to run them into objects Keep your feet up at all times ...

Page 4: ...el Some motorcycles are not level when on the center stand Level the motorcycle by placing spacers under the center stand as needed When installing trailer hitch attach all bolts and brackets loosely After all bolts and brackets are in place tighten all bolts Using the enclosed wooden risers under each InstaTrike wheel may make installation and removal easier Receiver Hitch Installation ...

Page 5: ...ible with InstaTrike hitch 1 Place motorcycle on a smooth level surface on center stand 2 Attach Bracket A left to outside of rear passenger foot peg mount Place spacers between Bracket A and foot peg mount Use new bolts provided 3 Attach Bracket B right to outside of rear passenger foot peg Place spacers between Bracket B and foot peg mount Use new bolts provided Bracket will extend over top of m...

Page 6: ...itch arms Ensure hitch is square on motorcycle and snug bolts for Brackets A B and E F at this time 6 Raise rear of hitch so bottom of Brackets C D are flush with top of rear hitch plate Ensuring that hitch is square with motorcycle carefully mark hole locations for bottom of Brackets C D on rear hitch plate Drill rear hitch plate holes with 3 8 inch drill This step ensures proper alignment and sp...

Page 7: ...INSTALLATION OF THE TOW PAC HITCH CART ...

Page 8: ...ng the paint from the hitch mount and applying a little grease will help 4 Place the hitch pin through the receiver hitch and hitch mount alignment plate Install and tighten the tension bolt 5 Bolt leanstop braces to hitch Bolt inserts from the bottom Be certain to replace washers spacers in the same configuration as when you removed them see diagram next page 6 Push the motorcycle off of the cent...

Page 9: ...bracket on hitch and tighten When removing InstaTrike reverse the above procedure Adding or removing washers spacers between receiver hitch and leanstop brace will allow you to level your motorcycle if necessary and adjust traction handling Leanstop brace is slotted to allow for proper alignment with bolt holes NOTICE Be certain that hitch bolts are inserted from the BOTTOM ...

Page 10: ...InstaTrike Assembly Diagram ...

Page 11: ...tand measure A and B Loosen axle plates and align wheel so A and B are equal to within 1 16th of an inch Tighten axle bolts and torque to 45 pounds Repeat for C and D It may be necessary to shim axle plates for proper alignment NOTE The measurement of A and B may not be the same as C and D This is normal and presents no difficulty ...

Page 12: ...ts 2 Shorten adjuster arm by turning adjuster nut A toward bolt C desired amount 3 Turn adjuster nut B until it tightens against adjuster bracket and adjuster nut A 4 Tighten nuts A and B and jam nuts Lengthening the adjuster arm lowers the trike wheels and places more of the weight of your motorcycle on the trike wheels This gives a firmer ride and increases handling cornering 1 Loosen jam nuts 2...

Page 13: ...IMPORTANT NOTICE Periodically check leanstop bolts for tightness Use enclosed jam nuts on top of bolt to further secure leanstop bolt ...

Page 14: ...nder bracket and frame Tighten NOTE Leave fender bolts loose until all bolts are inserted 2 Place gray plastic washers between fender and trike frame fender bracket 4 washers each side 3 Place fender on frame Carefully align mounting holes 4 Insert long bolts first 2 each side 5 Insert short bolts second 3 each side Insert top bolt first 6 Carefully tighten bolts Use care not to over tighten ...

Page 15: ...n direct sunlight or on a hot surface 2 Remove backing from reflector and carefully position on fender See Diagram Below Lightly spraying back of reflectors with a mild solution of water or Windex will allow easier positioning Allow reflectors at least one hour to dry before riding if using this method ...

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