Install Remaining Hardware on Reinforcing Plate
-Install washers/ lock-washer/ lock-nuts as applicable.
Mounting Instructions for Bike-Vise: 16 photos with FAQ
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14:
Install Remaining Hardware on Reinforcing Plate
-Install
washers/ lock-washer/ lock-nuts as applicable.
WHY use lock-nuts? 1). Lock-nuts prevent loss of torque. 2). Lock-nuts make it more difficult for thieves trying to unbolt your Bike-Vise from the topside if they wish to get at your bike. The extra minute or two it takes them to find the tools to unbolt the 2 locked-nuts may be important to you. If you prefer, you may use "thread-lock" in lieu of a lock-nut. Again, the 2 Long Bolts cannot utilize a lock-nut when used on wooden beds.
Photo
15: 
Bike-Vise Installed (side view)
-The 2 white items on the
left leg are plastic covers over the bolt-heads to prevent disk rotor
contact.
Photo
16: 
Bike-Vise Installed (rear view)
WHY the U-Bolts? U-Bolts are used for tie-down strap hooks
to secure your bike to keep it from "backing" out of the
vise during long trips down rough roads. They also serve to
lock chains, or steel cables, securing your bike to the vise
itself. These U-Bolts will be as difficult to cut through
as your security cables, or chains, that you attach to your frame
and, if desired, through your rear wheel.
HOW much space does the Bike-Vise occupy? Approximately 2' by 2' area when installed. This mounting example is on a 2' x 4' piece of ¾" plywood.
I have multiple bikes. How can I use this vise easily? Please refer to the photo on greasing the threaded shaft: You can mark the inside shaft with a Marking Pen to show where the shaft should be for your BMW, Honda, Harley tire and then you just open/close the vise leg until reaching your "mark" for that bike tire.
Any other questions? Please email us from this site and we will gladly reply. Thanks.