Yamaha Venture Royal Star

on Tow-Pac components not supplied directly by Tow-Pac, Inc. Owner is solely responsible for installation of Tow-Pac components. Please refer to limited warranty for warranty details.<br><br> Notice After your InstaTrike is installed, take some time to get used to cTrike d handling characteristics. On a Trike you will steer rather than lean as you would on a conventional two wheel motorcycle. Take corners very slowly until you get used to the feel of cornering on a Trike.<br><br> 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.<br><br> Use caution not to run them into objects. Keep your feet up at all times. Important Notices InstaTrike is designed for use on paved surfaces only.<br><br> Use of InstaTrike on unpaved terrain may void warranty. Use care when installing screw jacks. Be certain that motorcycle is always in a stable balanced position.<br><br> Periodically (every 1000 miles) check bolts for tightness. Leveling stand screw jack installation 1) Thread right side screw jack into leveling stand bracket and adjust leveling jack bolt out. 2) Push motorcycle over from left side until right screw jack is touching floor.<br><br> 3) Install left side screw jack and adjust out until motorcycle will rest upright on both screw jacks. 4) Adjust screw jacks until motorcycle is level. CAUTION - Use screw jacks to hold motorcycle upright and level ONLY.<br><br> Do not lift motorcycle with screw jacks. CAUTION - Use care when installing screw jacks. Be certain that motorcycle is always in a stable balanced position.<br><br> Hitch Installation Notice - Leave all bolts loose until all brackets are in place. Tighten only after all brackets are in proper position. 1) Place motorcycle on leveling stands.<br><br> 2) Remove saddle bags 3) For hitch clearance you will need to install the enclosed muffler lowering spacers. 4) Attach forward brackets A (left) and B (right) to motorcycle rear crash bar with U-Bolts. Also attach brackets at the point where the saddle bag sub frame and rear crash bar connect using new bolt provided.<br><br> 5) Attach rear brackets C (left) and D (right) to motorcycle rear frame using new bolts provided. See diagrams next page. Attach top portion first then bottom portion.<br><br> 6) Attach brackets A and B to forward arms of receiver hitch. Brackets mount on BOTTOM of hitch arms. 7) Attach bottom of brackets C and D to rear of hitch.<br><br> 8) Now tighten all bolts working from rear forward. 9) Replace saddle bags and double check all bolts for tightness. Hitch Diagrams InstaTrike Installation 1.<br><br> Place your motorcycle on a smooth level surface and attach leveling jack stands. 2. Push the hitch mount into the receiver hitch.<br><br> (this might be a little difficult until you get use to doing it. Removing the paint from the hitch mount and applying a little grease will help.) 3. Place the hitch pin through the receiver hitch and hitch mount ( alignment plate ).<br><br> Install and tighten the tension bolt. 4. Align InstaTrike wheels.<br><br> (initial installation only. Check periodically and realign if necessary) 5. Bolt leanstop braces to hitch.<br><br> Be certain to replace washers/spacers in the same configuration as when you removed them. 6. Remove leveling jack stands.<br><br> 7. Check all bolts for tightness. 8.<br><br> You are now ready for the test ride. A. Keep your feet up!<br><br> B. Ride slowly in first gear until you are comfortable with the Tow-Pac system. Leanstop Braces When installing InstaTrike, bolt leanstop brace to receiver hitch by inserting bolt from bottom through the leanstop brace and washers/spacers.<br><br> Thread bolt into 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.<br><br> Leanstop brace is slotted to allow for proper alignment with bolt holes Wheel Height / Traction Adjuster The wheel height/traction adjuster (right and left side) allows you to selectively adjust the position of your trike wheels in order to customize ride, handling, level, and traction characteristics. Your trike is shipped with the adjuster preset to an optimum position for your model of motorcycle however you can make whatever adjustments necessary to customize to your bike and personal preference. Shortening the adjuster arm raises the trike wheels and places more of the weight of your motorcycle on the motorcycle wheel.<br><br> This increases motorcycle traction and gives a generally softer ride. 1) Loosen jam nuts 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.<br><br> This gives a firmer ride and increases handling/cornering. 1) Loosen jam nuts 2) Lengthen adjuster arm by turning adjuster nut B toward bolt D desired amount. 3) Turn adjuster nut A until it tightens against adjuster bracket and adjuster nut B 4) Tighten nuts A and B and jam nuts If necessary the pivot bolt and bolts C and D and be loosened for adjustment Be certain to retighten all bolts after adjustment.<br><br> NOTICE: Check all bolts and nuts periodically for tightness NOTICE: Be sure motorcycle is level after adjustment. Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for proper tire wear and handling. With InstaTrike installed and motorcycle on center stand, measure A and B .<br><br> Loosen axle plates and align wheel so A and B are equal to within 1/16 th of an inch. Tighten axle bolts and torque to 45 pounds. Repeat for C and D .<br><br> NOTE : The measurement of A and B may not be the same as C and D. This is normal and presents no difficulty. <br><br>

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