Yakima Viper Installation Instructions

Round Bar &

Square Bar

Load

Crossbar

Spread*

Limits

16" (41cm) spread =

30 lbs. (13.6kg) / bike

1 or 2
bikes

Type of

Rack

DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS!

HEX KEY (1X)

SNAP
AROUND (1X)

CARRIAGE
BOLT (1X)

LOCKING
SKEWER (1X)

END CAP (1X)

WHEELSTRAP (1X)

VIPER (1X)

16" - 42"

41cm - 107cm

18" - 42"

46cm - 107cm

3 or more

bikes

18" (46cm) spread =

40 lbs. (18.1) / bike

THIS HIDDEN SWITCH

ENABLES SAFE

MOUNTING OUTSIDE

THE TOWERS.

*CROSSBAR SPREAD

Your crossbar

spread is the

distance between

the crossbars.

Forks with
Safety Tabs

DESIGNED FOR FORKS
WITH SAFETY TABS.

OFF-ROAD DRIVING IS
NOT RECOMMENDED.

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BETWEEN THE TOWERS

Viper can slide along the bar for

easy repositioning, even when

locked and loaded.

Install tray bolt, wheel strap and end cap.

Secure opposite end.

Insert bolt head
into slot in tray.

If you have
SQUARE BARS,
loosen the tabs
by bending them
repeatedly.

Remove the tabs with

scissors or pliers.

Install the wheel strap with
the red button toward you.

Short bikes or wide crossbar
spreads may require the strap to
go on before the bolt.

Attach

SnapAround

to opposite

bar.

Attach the tray cap.

Lift the tab while

pushing.

Push until the tab

goes into the hole.

IF ROUND, continue to

Do you have
round or square
crossbars?

(The strap may need to go on first

depending on the bike-to-bar fit.)

Set opened Viper onto the crossbars.

Allow the cover to remain

open on the bar.

Align the bolt to the
SnapAround and insert
into the square hole.

• Press open the

red cover.

• Pull silver hook

outward until bottom
plate opens.

Decide where

you will position

the Viper along
your crossbars.

OUTSIDE THE TOWERS

Viper can be in a fixed location

for optimum security when

mounted outside the towers.

(Large bikes, or short crossbar spreads)