B&W Trailer Hitches MC2301 User Manual
<THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER>
B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Road
PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
P:620.473.3664 / F:620.473.3766
Biker Bar™ Installation Instructions
MC2301 MC2302
MODELS
Fits most Harley−Davidson™ motorcycles.
MC2303 MC2304
4
5
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Installation Support
hitches@turnoverball.com
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PARTS LIST
ITEM
1
BIKER BAR BASE ASSEMBLY
2
CLAMPING BAR (MC2302 SHOWN)
3
ANCHOR PLATES
4
5/8" X 2−1/2 HEX HEAD BOLT
5
5/8" SPLIT LOCKWASHER
1
4
5
QTYDESCRIPTION
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2
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2
Tools and hardware required:
The bike which will be clamped into the Biker
Bar is required for the installation process.
Four fasteners for anchor plates,
wood screws (size #10 or larger) or 3/8" bolts,
Tools to attach either.
A tape measure and marker.
Two 9/16" wrenches and/or sockets.
One 15/16" wrench or socket.
A 5/8" drill bit and drill.
Failure to comply with the safety information in these
WARNING
Read all installation and operating instructions along
with all labels before using this product.
The platform which the product will be attached to must
be strong enough to withstand the forces associated
with securely holding and transporting a motorcycle
(properly supported ¾" plywood equivalent or higher).
The mounting surface must be uniformly level and free
of debris. Do not mount the Biker Bar to any platform
which may have structural defects, cracks, or is
degraded in a way which might detract from the
platforms ability to hold a properly mounted motorcycle.
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
3
Without proper knowledge, towing can be a
dangerous activity. Understand all the risks
involved with towing before proceeding. For
information on towing safety, see "The Trailer
Handbook: A guide to Understanding Trailer and
Towing Safety"
from the National Association of
Trailer Manufacturers, www.NATM.com.
Do not modify this product in any manner. Doing so
could alter its integrity and lead to a loss of attachment
between the trailer and the motorcycle.
Install Clamping Bar
CAUTION: Installation of the clamping bar may
interfere with components of the bike which can
cause damage. Parts of the bike may need to be
moved or adjusted to allow space for the clamping
bar to be installed. This may include pulling hard
brake and/or hydraulic lines away from the frame,
re−positioning plastic cable ties, and moving parts
of wiring harnesses. Failure to clear objects from
around the clamping bar area may cause damage
to your bike.
1.
Identify clamping location.
designed to clamp onto the tubed frame of the
motorcycle behind the down tubes, see reference in
figure A1. Use the guide below to find an ideal
location for positioning the clamping bar to your bike.
(Refer to the Biker Bar application chart for bike and
bar model number reference, available at
www.turnoverball.com)
The Biker Bar is
Note:
On 1999 and newer touring bikes, the kick
stand is too long to clear the Biker Bar and will have to
be manually picked up and placed on top of the
clamping bar.
MC2302: SOFTAIL, DYNA, V−RODS,
Tube frame diameter
1.250" − 1.375"
Dyna models: Clamp the biker bar towards the front
of the frame just behind the down tubes, see figure
A4.
Softail models: Clamp the biker bar further back on
the frame just behind or below the back the
transmission, see figure A5. In some cases the brake
line will need to be pulled away from the frame enough
to secure the clamp behind it.
Frame Width
10" − 14.5"
.
BOTTOM OF
BIKE FRAME.
Figure A1: Side view of Bike.
DOWN TUBES
CAUTION: The clamping bar can damage bike
components if they are caught between the
clamping bar jaws and the frame. Always check
that the jaws are clear of any obstructions before
tightening the clamping bar. Failure to check for
objects before every clamping bar installation may
cause damage to your bike.
2.
Install Clamping bar onto bike. Position the
clamping bar at the appropriate location around the
frame and tighten with the handle until the clamp is
secure.
MC2301: TOURING:
Tube frame diameter
Clamp the Biker Bar further back on the frame, just
behind the transmission as space allows, see figures
A2 and A3 for examples.
1.125" − 1.250
, Frame width
10" − 14.5"
FXDC (Dyna Glide Custom)
V−Rod:
Figure A4
Clamp the Biker Bar on the rear area of the
frame over the Allen screw which bolts the frame
together, see figure A6.
V−Rod − Street: Due to a longer kick stand, clamp the
Biker Bar behind the Allen screws. Then ride up to the
latching base and put the kick stand down. Ride into
the latches with the kickstand down, see figure A7.
Figure A6
VRSCAW (V−Rod)
MC2303: SPORTSTER,
Tube frame diameter
Clamp the biker bar towards
the front of the frame just
.
behind the down tubes, see
figure A8. Offset the base of
the biker bar 1" to the right of
the bikes center. Some
wires may need to be moved
to the inside of the frame
tube to clear the Biker Bar.
FLST (Heritage Softail)
VRSCR (V−Rod Street)
1.250" − 1.375"
XL1200C (Sportster 1200 Custom)
Figure A5
Figure A7
Frame width
Figure A8
4.5" − 7"
.
BIKER BAR CLAMP
Figure A2
FLHTK (Electra Glide Touring)
FLHRC (Road King Classic)
Figure A3
MC2304: CUSTOMS:
Tube frame diameter
The Biker Bar can be placed anywhere along the
bottom of the frame. Check that the chosen location
does not interfere with normal kick stand operation.
1.375" − 1.500"
Frame width
10" − 14.5"
.
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