Attach the sidecar frame to the mounting plates on the bike using either the provided Allen bolts or quick-release pins. Replace zip-ties on rear cables with new ones.ġ. Tip: be careful not to over tighten the nuts, as it could damage the frame of the bike.Ĩ. Tighten all nyloc nuts down onto the u-bolts. On the bottom front u-bolt add the small round spacer, a shim, washers, and nyloc nuts.ħ. On the top front u-bolt, place a shim, washers, and nyloc nuts.Ħ. Do not fully tighten the nuts at this time.ĥ. Put the large plastic spacer block on rear u-bolt, then add the metal shim, the small washers, and thread nyloc nuts onto the u-bolt just until finger tight. Tip: make sure the cables are free, and are not binding or pinched between the mounting plates, u-bolts, or bike frame.Ĥ. Place the mounting plate onto the base plate by putting the u-bolts through the holes shown in the diagram. Use side cutters to remove zip-ties on rear cables to provide enough slack on cables to prevent them from becoming pinched or bound up in the mounting plate installation.ģ. or new single piece mounting plate assemblyġ.Either two piece sidecar base plate and mounting plate assembly.If at any point during the assembly (including right now!), you are unsure of your ability to assemble the sidecar in a safe fashion, we strongly suggest taking it to your local bike shop, where they will be able to safely complete the process, while also checking for anything that may have loosened up during transit and tuning things to your riding ability and preference.Īll set? Let’s dive in! Tools Needed for Assembly Over the course of this video and walkthrough we will go over everything you need to know to get your Wicked Thumb sidecar unboxed, assembled and ready to roll.
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