RAIDER 2004 to 2013 XL MODELS *Will not fit XR1200 models *Nightster, Forty-Eight and Iron 883 models may require additional modifications **Installation should be installed by a qualified mechanic INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Revision 1...
Table of Contents General Information .............................2 Installation Information ..........................2 For Your Safety ............................2 Important Safety Precautions ........................2 Specifications ..............................3 Removal of Original Parts ...........................4 Installation of Trike Conversion Kit ........................5 Install New Supplied Belt onto Front Counter Sprocket from Box 2 ............5 Install OEM Swing Arm Pivot Bearings with C-Clips into Champion Swing Arm from Box 3 .....5 Installing Champion Swing Arm to Vehicle ....................5 Install Shocks ..............................5...
1. General Information The Champion Sidecars Trike Conversion Kit is designed with the utmost consideration for safety, quality and ease of installation. The kit comes complete with all necessary hardware and fasteners. However, it is assumed that the installer has advanced/professional skills in motorcycle servicing. It is recommended that installer obtain an OEM service manual for the vehicle on which the Trike kit is to be installed.
d. Use only nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. e. Never drain or store gasoline in an open container. f. Keep all cigarettes, sparks or flame away from the battery and all fuel related parts. 1.4 Specifications Overall Length: 91”...
2. Removal of Original Parts Secure and raise motorcycle 9 to 10 inches using a quality motorcycle lift. Remove the following from the vehicle. See OEM manual for detailed instructions. Items to be retained for re- installation after modification are noted. ...
3. Installation of Trike Conversion Kit 3.1 Install New Supplied Belt onto Front Counter Sprocket from Box 2 a. See OEM manual for belt installation instructions. 3.2 Install OEM Swing Arm Pivot Bearings with C- Clips into Champion Swing Arm from Box 3 Figure 3 a.
d. Connect the supplied braided brake line to the rear master cylinder with the supplied banjo bolt with integrated pressure switch using the OE crush washers. Torque to 17-19 lb. ft. Then attach the brake line to the pressure residual valve using a 10mm single banjo bolt and two crush washers as seen in Figure 7.
3.9 Aligning and Tensioning Drive Belt The slots in the swing arm axle clamp mount plate allow the rear end assembly to move approximately 1.25” forward or rearward. The rear end assembly also has a total movement of approximately 1.125" side to side. This movement is accomplished by sliding the axle housing within the axle clamps;...
e. Extend rod to raise pedal height to top. Lock jam nuts into place. Test full stroke of master cylinder and check for binding. g. Install all brake lines and clamps using new 3/8-24x3/4” banjo bolt and crush washers. Torque banjo bolt to 16 ft-lbs. h.
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lock nut. Place a 1/2" jam nut on bolt and thread bolt onto T- d. To install the LH body mount bracket, use the two short (15/16”) spacers with bracket until the distance between top of bracket and bottom of bumper is 1-1/4". Secure jam nut to bracket as the bracket and place it at footpeg mounting holes.
l. Now torque the seat center post. m. Attach seat using the hardware shown below. Torque to 10 ft-lbs. Figure 18 j. Use three 3/8-16x1-1/4 HHCS with lock washers and fender washer. See Figure 19. Torque to 26 ft-lbs. 3.13 Install Wheels and Tires a.
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