Yakima forklift User Manual

Min. and

Type of

Rack

Round

Bar

Load

1 or more

bikes

Max.

Crossbar

Spread*

16" - 42"

41cm - 107cm

Square

Bar

Factory

Bar

3 or more

bikes

18" - 42"

46cm - 107cm

DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS!

Limits

16” spread =

35 lbs. / bike

41cm spread

15.9Kg / bike
18” spread =

40 lbs. / bike

46cm spread

15.9Kg / bike

*CROSSBAR SPREAD

Your crossbar

spread is

the distance
between the

crossbars.

DESIGNED FOR FORKS
WITH SAFETY TABS.

CROSSBAR SPREAD

Forks with
Safety Tabs

END CAP (1X)

IMPORTANT WARNING

IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER

ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR

TO OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS
PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU
DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.

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LOCKING SKEWER (1X)

FORKLIFT (1X)

VINYL CAP (1X)

Part #1033615 Rev.B

90°

Open locking slider, loosen knob, open jaw.

Loosen knob.

B

Open slider.

A

Attach ForkLift jaws to front crossbar.

Use caution to avoid hardware damaging

roof’s finish. A towel placed on the roof prior

to installation can help avoid scratches.

Close jaws around crossbar.

Open jaws.

C

For low clearance crossbars:

Hold ForkLift at an angle

while positioning jaw around

crossbar to avoid any contact

with your vehicle’s roof.

Pass the t-bolt through the opening in lower

jaw. Rotate t-bolt to rest in slot.

Tighten the knob, but don’t tighten all the

way. Final tightening will occur after rear

clamp has been installed.

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Adjust jaw if necessary.

If you don’t get a secure grip with
your factory bars adjust jaw.

For factory bars choose the best

position for most secure grip.

(Upper notch for round

and square bars.)

Secure rear clamp.

Pass the t-bolt through the opening in bail.

Rotate t-bolt to rest in slot in bail.

Close rear clamp
around crossbar.

90°

Adjust clamp if necessary.

The rear clamp is configured for typical installations. In some situations adjustment may be
necessary if the wheel makes contact with the rear knob, or if the wheeltray cannot reach the wheel.

OPTION A OPTION B

Upper notch for round
and square bars.

If you don’t get a secure grip with
your factory bars adjust your clamp.

For factory bars
choose the best
position for most
secure grip.

Wheel behind rear crossbar.

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Wheel ahead of rear crossbar.

If changing the orientation of the rear
clamp still results in the rear wheel
contacting the knob, please contact our
customer service team (888-925-4621)
for a free, corrective adapter.

See next page for how-to.

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Remove wheeltray and rear clamp.

Slide wheeltray and rear
clamp back onto forks.

Flip orientation of rear clamp 180˚.

NOTE: You can flip the wheeltray or rear clamp
independently as needed. For instance if you
needed the buckle on the opposite side you
could flip the wheeltray as shown.

TIGHTEN DOWN KNOBS, close locking slider.

Install endcap.

Fully tighten the front knob.

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Close locking

slider.

Fully tighten

the rear knob.

Install vinyl

cap.

SEPARATE THE SKEWER’S SHAFT FROM ITS HANDLE.

Open handle. Hold the adjustment knob.

Turn handle clockwise to
remove the shaft.

INSTALL SKEWER.

Gently push and

wiggle skewer

through ForkLift head.

Skewer direction is your choice:

Consider lock access.

Remove front wheel and load your bike.

Set bicycle forks vertically onto skewer.

BE SURE FORKS ARE FULLY SEATED!

Tuck wheelstrap into the

slot to make way for the tire.

Hold the shaft at the far
end. Join the handle with
the shaft, turn the shaft
counter-clockwise.

NOTE: Adjustment knob will turn with shaft.

Prevent damage

to your forks!

With lever open, tighten

adjustment knob clockwise

until the lever closes with

FIRM resistance.

NOTE: Shaft will turn with adjustment knob.

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CLOSE THE LEVER.

FIRM RESISTANCE against the forks.

It should close with

Your bike’s forks
are secure ONLY

after the lever

closes with SOLID

RESISTANCE.

Install lock core.

If you have purchased a lock, follow
lock core instructions to install.

Secure rear wheel.

Pull strap through
wheel spokes.

Do not let strap push
against valve stem.

Insert strap end into buckle.

Check to make sure bike is secure.

Tug on bike fork.

Move the

ratchet tab up

and down to

tighten strap.

TEST YOUR
INSTALLATION! If forks
can move in the mount,

open the lever and

tighten the adjustment

knob more.

• CHECK REAR WHEEL.

Tighten the strap if needed.

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•

NOTE: Always check your base system to ensure crossbar stability!

BEFORE DRIVING AWAY

CHECK THAT BIKE
FORK IS SECURE.

• PERIODICALLY CHECK THAT KNOBS

ARE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

RACK

LOAD LIMIT

Follow the YAKIMA Fit List or check online at

Yakima.com for your rack’s weight limit. Do not

exceed the weight limit of your vehicle’s rack.

Not more than 165
lbs. (75 kg) unless

=

otherwise noted.

THIS PRODUCT

(7 lbs. / 3.2 kg)

MAINTENANCE

LOAD

(40 lbs./ 18.1Kg maximum)

*(Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs. (75 kg))

Use non-water soluble lubricant on screws. Use a soft cloth

with water and mild detergent to clean plastic parts.

WARNING

BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO

INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER

TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.

ºC ºF

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READ THESE WARNINGS:

• This bike carrier is designed for bikes that use standard 100mm x 9mm quick release front hubs. Do
not carry bikes with other hub standards (qr15, all thru-axles, maverick, lefty, etc.) Without approved
adapters.

• Bicycle fork must be equipped with safety tabs. Removal or alteration of safety tabs will void warranty
when used with this carrier.

• Failure to properly install, adjust, use, and maintain the quick release mechanism on this carrier may
result in damage to the vehicle and bike as well as serious personal injury.

• Any modification to bike dropouts can cause insufficient fork mount clamping pressure and may result
in damage or loss of bike.

• Do not carry bikes with disk wheels, wheels covers, baby seats, panniers, bike covers or motors.

• Do not carry tandem or recumbent bicycles.

• Off-road driving is not recommended.

• Not all forks are compatible with Yakima mounts. If your fork has a unique feature or design that

prevents the mount from being used in accordance with these instructions, do not use it.

REINSTALLATION

If you remove carrier, follow instructions to reinstall.

FOLLOW SAFETY CHECKS AFTER EVERY INSTALLATION.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS

Contact your dealer, or visit www.yakima.com, or call

[phone] Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

This product is covered by YAKIMA’s “Love It Till You

Leave It” Limited Lifetime Warranty To obtain a copy of

this warranty, go online to www.yakima.com or email us

at [e-mail] or call [phone]

K E E P T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S !

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