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8.
Feed the strap into the ratchet spindle and ratchet a number of times until the straps catches on the spindle. Tighten the
strap. The ideal situation is that the strap sticks only about 5 centimeters (2 inches) through the spindle and “catches “ with
the first full turn.
Right
Wrong
IMPORTANT:
If the strap is too long;
If the strap is too long and the strap has to be wound several times on the spindle to tension the strap, it will be at the
expense of available winching height, required ratcheting force, the motorcycle cannot be elevated high enough and the
strap may run against and open the spindle locking mechanism which causes the strap to unravel and the bike will fall
back to the ground.
Shortening the strap to suit the motorbike (see above)
. Alternatively, the tube part with the
ratchet can be placed lower in the assembly order.
If the strap is too short;
In principle, the strap cannot be too short. If the strap is accidentally shortened too much or you have a new bike which
requires a longer strap, please contact the supplier.
Note;
Make sure that if the bike is on its right side that you put out the kick stand before you start winching. If the bike is
on its left side, be careful with the final step as described under point 9 as not to flip the bike too far and drop it on its right
side. While you do the last bit of the lifting by hand, kick out the side stand as soon as you can reach it.
See also the demonstration videos on
www.eastbound.org
Note that not all types off handlebars are suitable to lift the bike. Older model
bikes with long steel tubular handlebars like the picture shown, are not strong
enough to be used for lifting. In case of doubt, please contact supplier.
9.
The MotoWinch is now ready for use. Start winching;
a)
Hold the MotoWinch just below the pulley. This will improve guidance of the strap and the balance of the MotoWinch.
b)
By pulling up the ratchet, the strap will roll on the spindle and the bike will move.
c)
Put your foot against the rubber foot of the MotoWinch to stabilize it and as an extra precaution against slippage of the
rubber foot.
d)
The MotoWinch will tilt towards the bike, the higher the bike is lifted. This is normal. Under normal circumstance, the
rubber anti-slip foot will prevent the MotoWinch from slipping away. (See Note 1)
e)
Winch slowly, see if the foot is stable and the bike can come up freely and does not roll away at the front or back.
f)
Make sure that the strap rolls evenly on the spindle and does not roll up against the side. If it does roll up against the
side, the winching will become very difficult and eventually impossible. Stop immediately and start over. (see point 7
above)
Be very careful with unlocking the ratchet! The motorbike will fall back to the ground.
g)
When the winching gets harder (when spindle collects more strap), limit the ratchet action to 1 click at a time.
Never use an extension lever to operate the ratchet lever. This is dangerous and can cause damage to the
MotoWinch and harm to the user.
h)
Pay attention to when the strap reaches the end of its range.
i)
When the strap has reached the end of its range, but often before, the bike has reached an angle at which it will be
easy to put the bike up straight by hand.
j)
Lift the bike by hand for the final push to get it back on its wheels.
k)
Engage the side stand as soon as possible (see point 8 above) and let the bike rest on it.
