Hollywood G2 Gordo Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions for Hollywood

Important note about the Gordo Rack:

This product is intended for use with long frame bicycles such as

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Model G2 “Gordo” bicycle rack

cruisers, Townies®, choppers, and short wheel base recumbents. The width of the arms (22”’) may prevent use with

other bicycles. It is the user’s responsibility to mount the bikes safely and securely. The bike’s wheels should not
extend outward beyond the vehicle’s side view mirrors.

When using the Hollywood Gordo rack, please follow these important recommendations:

 Install the Gordo rack on structurally sound trunks and rear decks only. If you own a Mini Van or Sport Utility

Vehicle (SUV), be sure to read the special notes below.

 Never attach hooks to aluminum, plastic, glass, fiberglass or carbon fiber.
 Clean the surface of the trunk, rear door or deck lid before installation of the rack.
 Tighten all six straps both before and after mounting bikes on the rack.
 Never place more than 100 lbs. (45 KG) on the Gordo rack.
 Always use the gray tie down straps after loading all of the bicycles onto the rack. These final safely

Strap should be threaded through all of the bikes, and the frame of the Gordo rack itself.

 Keep the bicycle tires at least one foot (1’=30 cm approx.) away from the exhaust pipe(s). Check the rack, bikes

and straps regularly during use.

 Drive slowly when used on bumpy or rock/dirt surface roads.

Fig. 2 – Mounted to square back

Fig. 3 – Mounted to sedan

The Gordo Rack includes two built nylon in tie down straps, two rubber cradle straps and two

additional tie downs. The rack also includes 4 “protective pads” to be placed between the
bikes or where necessary.

Mounting the Gordo Rack on Your Vehicle: Your new rack comes to you fully

assembled in the box, so there is no assembly to do on the rack itself. There will be some
adjustment and set-up required so that the Gordo will fit on your vehicle correctly. Please read
and adhere to all instructions as follows:

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1. After removing your rack from the box, loosen the black hubs by flipping the hub lever outward

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ub lever

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Place the

heaviest bike onto the rack

(away from the rack). This will allow the two sections of the rack frame to move relative to one
another for correct rack placement on your vehicle. Note how the teeth on the hubs interlock into
place. See Fig. 4a & 4b. showing the hub and lever in the open and closed positions.

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Fig. 4a & 4b

2. Adjusting the rack frame: Position the rack on the vehicle such that the bicycle support arms
are parallel to the ground, or angled slightly upward at the back of the rack. The main frame should
rest on a steel trunk lid, or rear door. See Fig. 2 & 3. If necessary (particularly on vans, station
wagons and SUV’s) the upper pads may rest on glass. This is because the weight of the rack and
bicycles is support by the upper straps, and the lower pads. Be careful not to interfere with rear
mounted wiper blade if the vehicle is so equipped.

3. Once the proper rack position has been determined by adjusting the rack’s support arms and

main frame, tighten the hubs by flipping black levers in and locking them in place against the rack;

then rotate the lever and/or cup until the hubs are snug and secure. See Fig. 4b.

Be sure that the teeth of the black hubs are interlocked evenly, so that the support arms are parallel.

4. Attaching the straps: Begin attaching straps with the upper (farthest forward) pair, placing the
hooks in the most forward trunk lid opening, and then pulling on the end of the strap until the proper
length is reached. Once the upper straps have been attached, the side and bottom straps can be

attached in any order. If your vehicle has a “soft” plastic bumper, the lower straps may be attached
to the lower edge of the trunk lid, or rear door opening instead of the bumper.

5. When all six straps are attached, pull on each strap to make sure that the hooks are properly

seated, and that all straps are tight. After mounting the bikes, recheck and retighten all straps

since the weight of the bike(s) often adds tension to the upper straps, and removes and equal
amount of tension from the lower straps.

Fig. 5a

Mounting bike(s) to the Gordo rack:

first (closest to the vehicle), handle bars on
the passenger side. For a men’s frame

(Fig. 5) and depending on the style of bike,
either mount the bike’s top tube or down
tube (Fig b) into the bike cradle. The other
mounting point should be under the top
tube (Fig. 5a) or between seat tube and
rear stays (Fig. 6c). Please note Fig. 7a.7b
& 7c for correct attachment of rubber strap
and mounting in cradle.

Fig. 5

It is important that the bike is balanced and
well secured.

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Fig. 5b