Backrest Installation |
Adjustable Rest-A-Bak ( Drivers Backrest ) by Custom Fabrication |
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FIGURE 1 |
FIGURE 2 |
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FIGURE 3 |
FIGURE 4 |
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This is what it looks like before it is put together. In the instructions is a part list. As with anything else that comes in part and make sure you have everything before you start. (Figure 1) |
Tools needed: Allen wrench, 13 & 14 mm wrenches, Phillips Screw driver |
1. Remove the front bolts from the side handle grips (Figure 2 ) |
2. Mount the side adapters to the Helix using the 8X1.5X3 hex head bolts with the flat side of the mounting hole against the seat ( Do not tighten yet ) |
Assemble everything loose before tighning anything down. |
3. Put the bases on the adapters with the 3/8-16 lock nuts ( Do not tighten yet) The adjusting knobs should be to the front. (Figure 3) |
4. Put supports in bases using the 1/4 x 1 clevis pins and spring pins. The hole at the top of the supports should be at the back. ( Figure 3 ) |
5. Slide extentions into the supports and snug the 1/4-20 x 1/4 brass round head screwsdown to the highest position. |
6. Bolt back pad to the extensions with the 5/16 - 18x3/4 hexhead bolts. |
7. Fasten the pad to the back bar with the 1/4-20x3/4 flat head screws. |
8. Now set the height and angle of the pad. |
9. Go back and tighten bases in a position that allows the back pad to fold forward and back freely. |
10. Check and tighten all bolts and screws. Recheck them periodically |
11. Adjust black knobs to your satisfaction. |
12. Your Done (Figure 4) |
May sound hard but it's really not once you start it's easy. |