6. Chain “KEEP FINGERS CLEAR”
Install drive chain (25) over crank
sprocket & rear CB sprocket & join
together with connecting link & spring
clip (30) using pliers. Install CB chain
(72) over CB sprocket & slide front &
rear frame apart until chain is tight.
Secure & tighten all 4 carriage bolts
(22) and axle nuts (68). Rotate pedal
several times to check that chain is
running freely. If binding occurs the
chain may need to be loosened until
eliminated. Chain binding can be the
result of a misaligned sprocket.
Re-positioning of the sprocket or
re-squaring of the front/rear frame
may correct this problem.
7. Chainguard
Place chainguard (18) over chain &
slide rear under top of transmission
box rear. Attach using screw & u-nut
on chainguard (17) & (20). Before
tightening line up hole in front
mounting bracket by removing &
re-installing screw (43). Tighten both
ends until chainguard is lined up. Turn
pedals to ensure chain does not rub
on chainguard. Adjust front & rear
alignment of chainguard if it does until
rubbing ceases.
8. Western Saddle Seat & Sissy Bar
Secure sissy bar (23) to the 2 studs
on bottom of the seat (10). Sissy bar
should be installed so the top curves
to the rear of the trike. Remove
hardware (44) & (11) from
seat-mounting bracket (49) & install
on the 2 remaining studs on bottom of
seat (10). Secure seat post (47) back
on to bracket (49) using any of the 4
sets of holes in the bracket
NOTE: These holes will determine the
distance sitting from the handlebar.
Attach sissy bar long slotted holes to
the 2 tabs welded to rear axle
housing. Install carriage bolts (22) and
nuts (24) DO NOT tighten at this time.
9. Platform/Flag
Place platform (3) onto rear frame,
center between the rear wheels &
immediately behind the sissy bar.
Using screws (2) & washers (6)
secure platform to the two holes in the
rear frame tube & two rear holes on
the transmission box. Place safety
flag (4) in flag holder on platform.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
