15 mm Fork Adapter
Installation
is a 3-part process:remove front wheeL:

Different manufacturers havedifferent methods of wheel
removal, follow your fork
manufacturer’s directions.

• Use an Allen wrench toloosen all axle clamp bolts.
• Pull out your axle.

- Remove Front Wheel- Install Fork Adapter- Attach to Bike Rack

This figure may differ from your fork.
Follow your fork manufacturer’s directions for wheel
removal, axle and axle bolt location and tightening.

install Fork Adapter:
Attach the FORK Adapter while your bike is still on the ground.
• Slide the FORK Adapter between fork drop outs. Slide axle backthrough fork dropouts, and through the FORK Adapter.
• Tighten all axle clamp bolts as you would if you were installingyour front wheel.
FORK Adapter legs must run parallel with the fork
leg, unless you are running several bikes on yourrack. Conflicting handlebar heights require the FORK
Adapter to be rotated (maximum of 180°).

fork legs
axle
axle bolts• Check that all bolts are tight and the FORK Adapter issecurely attached to your fork.
• Attach the FORK Adapter onto your fork-mounted rack.
(Follow the manufacturer’s directions on tightening
down the quick release before driving away.)• Remove the bike from your rack with the FORK
adapter still attached to your fork.
• Set the bike on the ground, and use an Allen
wrench to loosen the axle clamp bolts.
• Slide out the axle from the FORK adapter andremove the FORK adapter.
• Insert your front wheel; securely tighten all axle
bolts before riding.

Be sure FORK Adapter and bike are both mounted
securely to your bike rack before driving.

MAINTENANCE• Check your fork bolts, making sureall bolts are tight and secure and thatyour front brake works properly.
• Off-road driving is not recommended
and could result in damage to yourvehicle or your bike.

Periodically check for excessive
wear, including rust or cracks.
Replace if cracked or rusted.
REMOVE ACCESSORY BEFOREENTERING AN AUTOMATIC CARWASH.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your dealer or call (888)925-4621
Monday through Friday,
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST

K EEPaxle bolts

to REMOVe FORK adapter(Do not leave FORK Adapter attached to your rack.)

ATTACH TO FORK-MOUNTED BIKE RACK

Before riding:forkadapter

WARNING:
BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS
SECURED ACCORDING TO
INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENTHARDWARE CAN LOOSENOVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE
EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF
NECESSARY.

This product is covered by YAKIMA’s “Love It Till
You Leave It” Limited Lifetime Warranty.
To obtain a copy of this warranty, go online towww.yakima.com or email us at
yakwarranty@yakima.com or call (888) 925-4621

THESE

I NSTR U CT I ONS !

IMPORTANT WARNING: IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE.
IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TOOTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE,AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTANDALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SAdapterPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOTUNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIARWITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER SUCH AS a QUALIFIEDGARAGE OR AUTO BODY SHOP.
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