Mounting Instructions for Bike-Vise: 16 photos with FAQ
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Photo 7: 
Finish Drilling All holes and Install Hardware
-Install remaining bolts and hardware.
Note:  Make sure U-Bolt remains "level" to keep it from binding.
           It may be necessary to "tap" with hammer to seat U-Bolt.

Photo 8: 
Left Side Reinforcing Plate Installed
-Secure reinforcing plate with "lock-nuts" (2 nuts per bolt) as shown in photo.
Note: On wood beds thicker than 1" locking nuts cannot be used.

Photo 9: 
Extend Shaft for Lubrication
-Extend shaft out about ¾ its overall length.
-Remove handle attaching bolt using a10mm wrench.
-CAREFULLY slide inside tube out of outside tube.
-Do not loose or drop small bearing pack on end of shaft (see photo).

WHY aren't these threads lubricated at the factory?  They are lubricated at the factory, but, you need to know how this is done when you lube it next year AND it is always better to "know" it is greased properly.

Photo 10: 
Lubricate Threaded Shaft and Bearing Pack
-Use a good quality grease and lubricate shaft and bearing pack.
-Reassemble in the reverse order and attach handle.
 Note: You cannot use too much grease.  Grease annually.
 



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