
FRONT PANNIER RACK
MT-4000SF
instructions manual
49 44924 010690
This product is a front luggage rack 
for bicycle with suspension fork. 
Not for use with a rigid fork.
The rack is designed to be compatible 
with a standard pannier bag. 
The bag attaches to the rack frame 
with its top hooks which inner width 
is 10mm.
Read these instructions carefully 
before installing for your safety.
(ver.1.2 2014/6)
MT-4000SF
Warranty Period : 
  1 year 
(Example: Installed on a MTB)
Important Notes
!
Installation of this product requires removal and re-installation of the front wheel quick release 
skewer that is one of the most important parts on your bike for safety reasons. 
If the process was not done properly, it may cause a serious accident that the front wheel will 
come off from the front fork while riding. 
You must ask to a well educated mechanic who has enough knowldge and good experience 
on this kind of job if you are not condent on doing it by yourself.
Minoura will not be responsible with any result that has been caused by your own work.
after purchase
This rack can be installed on the standard front suspension fork which bottom tube diameter 
is between 38mm and 40mm. Any other size is not suitable, including plain rigid fork and 
inverted type suspension fork. If you wish to install onto outsize fork, do it at your own risk.
Max load capacity of this rack is 15 kgs.
Contact:
MINOURA JAPAN
1197-1 Godo, Anpachi, Gifu 503-2305 Japan 
Phone +81-584-27-3131 / Fax +81-584-27-7505 
minoura@minoura.jp www.minoura.jp
Made in Japan

Required Tools
Connect the right and left side bodies together with three M5x10 bolts, and install the fork stay on the bracket 
1
on each side slot. You will adjust the stay position later, so you don't need to tighten the bolt so firmly yet.
Bolt M5x10
Bolt M6x18 
M6 Spring Washer 
M6 Flat Washer
M4 Hex Wrench, 8mm Socket Wrench (x2), 10mm Socket Wrench, 10mm Spanner
M5 Flange Nut
Fork 
Stay
M6 Nylon Nut 
M6 Flat Washer
Left Side 
Right Side 
Body
The mounting band should be installed at the point approximately 250mm above from the front wheel axle.
2
Wind the plastic shim (protector) around the stanchon tube and put the metal band on it.
Body
(The following images show the bracket direction for the right side fork.)
Locate the plastic shim 
as the dual rib side is 
on your right hand 
side.
Attach the larger bracket on 
your left hand side. Make sure 
the single projection of the 
shim is located in the hole on 
the bracket.
While holding the 
bracket, hook the 
smaller bracket together 
and wind the stanchon 
tube.
Place the smaller bracket 
between the dual ribs. 
Hold this position for a 
while.
!
Plastic Shim
Bracket 
(Large)
Bracket 
(Small)

Insert M5x20 bolt with flat washer 
3
from outside of the larger bracket, 
then screw to the alloy roll nut.
(Tightening Torque : 1.5 N.m)
M5x20 Bolt 
M5 Flat Washer
Alloy Roll Nut
Screw M5 Nylon nut to 
the bolt with 10mm socket 
wrench to fix.
(Tightening Torque : 3 N.m)
NOTE: The roll nut is made of soft alloy. 
Do not overtighten to avoid the damage on the thread.
!
Replace the front wheel quick release skewer with the 
4
supplied longer one to support the rack. 
Connect the fork stay to the mounting bracket. 
Loosen the bolt of the fork stay, adjust the rack to be as 
horizontal as possible, then tighten the bolt firmly.
Installation completed
Approx. 
250mm
M5 Nylon Nut
M6x15 Bolt 
M6 Spring Washer 
M6 Flat Washer
Finally, tighten the quick release 
skewer with proper process.
!
This rack is made of steel. 
If the paint peels away the 
rack may rust which can 
compromise the steel.
If you nd rust, remove 
it with sandpaper and 
retouch the paint. 
Regular maintenance is 
recommended, especially 
if using near bodies of 
water.
When breaking down your 
bike for travel or shipping, 
make sure to remove the 
rack from the front fork.
M6 Nylon Nut
Quick Release 
Skewer 
(supplied one)