MINI-BIKE ASSEMBLY GUIDELINES
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2.
ATTACH FORK TO FRAME
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Attach the Fork to the Frame using the 5/16-18 x 6" Bolt
(Item 29) and the 5/8-18 Locknut ( (Item 34) (which for
packing purposes only is installed onto the 5/16-18 x 6"
Bolt).
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Tighten the Locknut until snug, and then back it off slightly
to allow the Fork to move freely back and forth.
3.
ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL
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Insert one Innertube (Item 4) into the Front (Sawtooth) Tire
(Item 3) so that it is snug and resting completely within the
tire. Inflate the Innertube with just enough air to remove the
folds from the tube (1 or 2 psi).
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Mount the Front Tire onto a 5" Wheel set (Item 1), as follows:
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Insert one Wheel half into each side of the Front Tire and
over the Innertube.
CAUTION:
Do not pinch the tube between the wheel
halves.
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Carefully position both Wheel halves so that the half
moon cuts on the inside rims form a circular opening
around the valve stem of the innertube .
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Secure the Wheel halves together using three of the 5/16-
18 x 3" Bolts and three of the 5/16-18 Locknuts. For
now, tighten the Locknuts only finger tight. Do not inflate
the tire yet.
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Insert the threaded 8" Front Axle (Item 21) into the wheel
assembly through the 5/8" bearings. Doing so aligns the
wheel halves.
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Carefully tighten each nut in sequence. Torque down
each nut tightly, but do not over torque. If you have a
torque wrench, which is suggested, tighten each nut to 5
ft-lbs.
CAUTION:
If you use a source of compressed air to inflate
the tires, use eye protection and a tire cage during
inflation. A simple bicycle tire hand-pump is sufficient to
provide adequate inflation.
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Inflate the tire to 15 psi and make sure it is seated
properly on the wheel (tire bead flush with wheel rim and
the wheel halves showing no gap at the center line).
