Saris 805 User Manual

Bones 2 (2-bike)

Model # 805 - owner’s manual

Upper-hook
Strap

FINALLY – A

Rear Leg

COMPANY THAT

LOVES BIKES AS
MUCH AS YOU DO.

Chances are, your bikes are just like
ours - your most valued possessions.
And if it has the Saris name on it,
nothing we build goes out the door
unless it’s worth putting those
possessions on. Call it obsessive. Call
it eccentric. We just chalk it up to
caring a hell of a lot about creating
the last rack you’ll ever need.

ADJUST CARRIER TO VEHICLE:

1

• To adjust rear legs, loosen knobs, remove from end of cylinder and
reposition (A).

• To adjust arms, loosen knobs, slide to center of aluminum cylinder and
rotate (B).NOTE: It is not necessary to move bumper legs, as the

bones rack is pre-assembled to fit a majority of vehicles and bicycles.
However, it of fers the flexibility of a wider arm or base spread if necessary .
To do so, remove rear legs, bumper legs, and arms and reposition
symmetrically as desired. For questions, see a local Saris dealer or call
1-800-783-7257 (C).

(C)

BUMPER LEG

(B)

ARMS

Side Hook
Strap

Lower Hook Strap

(C)

BUMPER LEG

(B)

ARMS

Locking Knobs

Bumper Legs: Rest

on Bumper

2

•Attach Upper Hook straps to top hinge line of vehicle as shown in

•Attach lower hook straps to bottom edge of trunk at position C2;

SIDE STRAP HOOK

CAUTION

Hold-downs

Arms with

Stabilizers
and Hold-downs

Bones is a bumper-supported bike rack.
Be sure to check Saris Fit Guide before
installing rack on vehicle.

NOTE: Before installing carrier ,
clean all surfaces of vehicle
which may come in contact with
the carrier or its straps. Make
sure foot pads are free of any
debris that could scratch vehicle’s
finish.

ATTACH STRAPS:

Fig.4

NOTE: Upper Hook attachment must be to a supported
hinge line - NEVER hook to glass, unsupported plastic, or
roof rack.

and side hook straps to the side at position C1 or above bend in
trunk at position C3 (Fig. 5). NOTE: For square back vehicles

such as mini-vans, make sure the side straps are in-line with
aluminum cylinder.

LOWER
STRAP
HOOK

Figure 5

Upper Hook

Figure 4

Upper Hook

(A)

REAR LEG

•Following the illustration that most resembles the rear of your
vehicle, adjust arm and rear leg to position carrier.

•Retighten knobs. Do not overtighten knobs.

Rear Leg

Arm

Cylinder

Bumper
Leg

Figure 2

2

1

Figure 3a Figure 3b Figure 3c

NOTE: To keep legs/feet firmly against glass of square back vehicles lean carrier
slightly farther away from vehicle.

As shown in figure 3c, it is important that the tip of the arms (2nd position)
are at the highest point , as shown in Figure 3c. If you do not follow these
instructions, you run the risk of breaking the arm.

Bicycle Tube

The bicycle tube must be in the center of
the bones strap cradle as shown at right.

Side View

Bones Strap
Cradle

Lower strap hook special application:

ONLY IF SPECIFIED IN CURRENT FIT CHART
Some vehicles require placing the lower strap hook

completely inside the trunk. T o do so, loosen lower strap,
place hook inside trunk, close trunk, pull strap until hook
braces against trunk wall, and tighten as usual (Fig. 6).

•Tighten all straps evenly, removing any slack. When
straps are taut, shake carrier to check for any movement.

Retighten if necessary.

Figure 6

LOAD AND SECURE BIKES:

3

•Place bikes on carrier arms in bike supports, alternating direction of handlebars.
Pull hold-down strap snug against bike tube. Rest seat tube against stabilizer
and pull strap around tube as shown in Fig. 7.

•If pedal touches vehicle, rotate arms up.

•To release hold-down straps, follow Fig. 8.

•Women’s frames can be mounted as shown in Fig. 9.

FINAL ADJUSTMENT

4

•Retighten mounting straps with bicycles on carrier, then tie off (Fig 11).

•In unique cases, the stabilizer strap will not be long enough to secure
the seat tube. If this occurs, please call Saris at 1-800-783-7257 for an
additional stabilizer strap #12398.

Figure 11

Figure 12

Figure 7a

R

CAUTION:

Pulling up on hold-down
strap could cause failure

Figure 7

Figure 9

•Check clearance. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the necessary
clearance (dependent on vehicle, load, driving territory, etc.) is given from load
to ground. Generally, 12-15” is adequate (Fig. 10). If necessary , rotate arms up
until at least 12-15” of clearance is achieved.

Figure 10

12-15”

Figure 8

Tie off all straps.

R

Rethreading Straps

CHECK STRAPS &STABILITY

5

While in use, recheck your installation

•During first use check after 30 minutes or 30 miles.

•Thereafter, check every 200 miles.

•Check more frequently on bumpy roads.

•If bicycles shift or move, check IMMEDIATELY.

Be sure all straps are taut and knotted firmly against buckles.

CAUTIONS:

1) All requirements for compatability/fit as stated in the current Saris vehicle/carrier compatability guide must be followed. (Available at any Saris dealer). If your
vehicle is not listed or you have any questions, please call our customer service at 800-783-7257.

2) Bones is a bumper-supported bike rack. Bumper legs must rest on bumper.

3) Bones is not intended for use with tandem or recumbent bicycles.

4) Read and follow instructions carefully. Save owner’s manual for future reference or parts information.

5) Replace any mounting strap at the first sign of wear. Replacement parts are available through your local Saris dealer or call 1-800-783-7257.

6) Upper-hook straps must be parallel with the rear leg to prevent shifting.

7) Make sure bike tires are not directly behind exhaust pipe.

8) Never place more than three bicycles (maximum weight 105 lbs) on carrier. Secure properly and adjust for even load distribution.

9) Do not mount to any type of trailer.

10) No part of carrier, including straps, should ever come in contact with spoiler.

11) Do not open rear deck (trunk) with carrier installed.

12) This carrier is not recommended for off-road use or for use at speed exceeding 65 mph.

13) Remove carrier from vehicle when not in use.

14) When cleaning rack, use only water soluble cleaners. Do not take rack through car wash.

15) Rear window wipers may not be usable while carrier is attached to vehicle.

16) It’s the end users responsibility to ensure that use of this product meets all local and state laws.

17) To prevent potential damage, secure the front tires of bicycles (part number 3033 recommended).

WARNING AND DISCLAIMER:

This carrier has been designed to carry bicycles on specific vehicles. Before installation, user must read and follow current Saris Fit Guide (available through Saris dealer) recommendations and enclosed
instructions. Fit recommendations are based on vehicle's standard features; optional features may affect the fit recommendations. User must attach carrier correctly to the vehicle, check its attachment before
each use, and inspect carrier parts for wear. Carrier's attachment to the vehicle is critical and beyond the control of the manufacturer. Manufacturer and seller expressly disclaim any and all liability for
personal injury, property damage or loss, whether direct, indirect, or incidental, resulting from the incorrect attachment, improper use, inadequate maintenance, or neglect of this carrier.

WARRANTY:

to the original consumer buyer. This warranty does not apply to parts that have worn out through normal use or been damaged through misuse, abuse, neglect, accident or unauthorized modifications.ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH THE BUYER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TIME THAT THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER BUYER OWNS THE PRODUCT. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.At its option, Saris will repair or replace, or refund the purchase price of, any

Saris product which is defective or fails to conform with this warranty under normal use and service. To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective Saris Product or part, freight prepaid, to
Saris at the address below. Please contact our customer service department prior to return to get a return authorization number . Repair or replacement of a defective Saris product or refund of the purchase
price, shall be the sole remedy of the buyer under this warranty, and in no event shall Saris be liable for incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

Made in U.S.A.
11438 Rev. F 12/08

Saris Cycling Group, Inc. (“Saris”) warrants that your Saris product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own the product. This warranty only extends

Saris Cycling Group, Inc.

5253 Verona Road Madison, WI 53711

1-800-783-7257 www.saris.com

U.S. Patent
#5,495,970

Bones 2 (2-bike)

Modelo # 805 - Manual del usario y guia de ajuste

Correa con
gancho en forma

Perillas de

CAUTION

Bones es una rejilla para bicicleta con defensa integrada.
Si su automóvil está incluido en la lista de la guía de ajuste

y no tiene ninguna nota, Entonces la rejilla bones se ajusta
a su automóvil sin la necesidad de hacerle ajustes

FINALLY – A

Pata trasera

COMPANY THAT

LOVES BIKES AS
MUCH AS YOU DO.

Chances are, your bikes are just like
ours - your most valued possessions.
And if it has the Saris name on it,
nothing we build goes out the door
unless it’s worth putting those
possessions on. Call it obsessive. Call
it eccentric. We just chalk it up to
caring a hell of a lot about creating
the last rack you’ll ever need.

1 INSTALE EL CARGADOR EN EL VEHÍCULO:

• Para instalar la pata trasera, afloje la perilla, deslice hacia la derecha o la
izquierda y vuelva a colocar (A).

• Para instalar los brazos, afloje las perillas, deslice hacia el centro del cilindro
de aluminio y gire (B). NOTA: No es necesario mover las patas de la

defensa, ya que la rejilla bones ya está ensamblada para que se ajuste a
casi todos los vehículos y bicicletas. Sin embargo, ofrece la flexibilidad de
una expansión más amplia del brazo, en caso de que sea necesario. Para
hacerlo, quite las patas y los brazos de la defensa y vuélvalos a colocar de
manera simétrica, tal y como usted lo desee. Para preguntas, contacte a
su distribuidor local Saris o llame al 1-800-783-7257 (C).

(C)

PATA DE LA
DEFENSA

Correa
lateral con

Corea inferior con

(C)

PAT A DE LA
DEFENSA

Pedales

Brazos con
amortiguadores

Patas de la
defensa: Sobre

2 COLOQUE LAS CORREAS

• Coloque las correas con gancho en forma de “upper” en la línea superior
del eje del vehículo, tal y como se muestra en las Figura 4.

NOTA: La conexión del gancho en forma de S se debe hacer sobre una línea de
eje con soporte – NUNCA sobre vidrio, plástico sin soporte o la rejilla en el
techo del vehículo.

• Coloque las correas inferiores con gancho en el borde inferior del

maletero en la posición C2 y las correas laterales con gancho en los
lados en la posición C1 o más arriba del doblez en el maletero en la
posición C3 (Figura 5). NOTA: Para los vehículos que tienen maleteros
cuadrados, como las mini vans, asegúrese de que las correas laterales
estén alineadas con el cilindro de aluminio

NOTA: Antes de instalar el cargador,
limpie todas las superficies del
vehículo que puedan tener contacto
con el cargador o sus correas.
Asegúrese de que los cojinetes de los
pies no estén sucios, ya que pueden
rayar el terminado del vehículo.

Figura 4

(B)

BRAZOS

(A)

PAT A TRASERA

• Siguiendo la ilustración que más se parece a la parte trasera de su
vehículo, ajuste el brazo y la pata trasera para colocar el cargador.

• Vuelva a apretar las perillas. No apriete demasiado.

Pata
trasera

Brazo

Cilindro

Pata de
la
defensa

(B)

BRAZOS

Figura 2

2

1

Figura 3a Figura 3b Figura 3c

LA DEFENSA DE LA BICICLETA DEBE COLOCARSE ENCIMA DE LA
DEFENSA DEL VEHÍCULO

Tal y como se muestra en la figura 3c, es crítico que la punta de los brazos (3ª
posición) se encuentren en el punto más alto. Por lo tanto, la posición 2 es
más alta que la posición 1.
NOTA: Para mantener las patas/pies de manera firme contra el vidrio del

parabrisas posterior de los vehículos, disminuya el ángulo entre las patas traseras
y las patas de la defensa

GANCHO DE LA
CORREA LATERAL

GANCHO DE
LA
CORREA
INFERIOR

Upper Hook

Figura 5

Aplicación especial del gancho inferior de la correa:

SÓLO SI SE ESPECIFICA EN LA TABLA DE AJUSTE
ACTUAL.
algunos vehículos requieren que se coloque el gancho
inferior de la correa completamente adentro del maletero. Para
hacer eso, afloje la correa inferior, coloque el gancho dentro del
maletero, cierre el maletero, jale la correa hasta que el gancho
se tense contra la pared del maletero y apriete (Figura 6).

• Apriete todas las correas de la misma forma, sin dejar
ninguna floja. Cuando las correas estén en tensión, agite el cargador para ver si no
se mueven. Vuelva a apretar en caso de que sea necesario.

Upper Hook

Figure 6