ShoreLand'r BK1200MC V.1 - Manual (Page 4)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445
Tel: (712) 364-3365
0002749
5/23/00
2001
Remove all small parts from the frame by cutting the
bands. Remove the bolt bag and sort all nuts and
bolts by size.
Tongue:
Remove tongue assembly from the frame bundle
and install into tongue channel on the frame and
secure with two (2) 3/8” X 4” carriage bolts and
tighten with 3/8” flange lock nuts.
Thread the tongue wire harness through the
tongue and connect to the frame harness and install
grommets.
Safety Chain:
Insert a 3/8” X 1-1/4” hex bolt with a 3/8” flat
washer and safety chain through the lower hole on
the front of the tongue. Secure with a 3/8” flat washer
and 3/8” flange lock nut. Repeat procedure on
opposite side of tongue.
Coupler:
Mount the coupler onto the tongue with a 1/2” X
4” hex bolt and two (2) 1/2” X 1” hex bolts. Secure
with a 1/2” flange lock nuts.
Axle:
Install the spring bushing (Ref.#49) in the rear
spring shackles with 1/2” X 3-1/4” hex bolts and 1/2”
flange lock nuts.
Position the axle under the trailer with spring eye
to the front of trailer. Slip the flat end of the spring in
the rear spring shackle and fasten the front spring
eye to the front spring shackle with 9/16” X 3-1/4” hex
bolts and 9/16” hex lock nuts.
Mount the tire and rim assemblies to the axle
assembly with 1/2” lug nuts and tighten to 80-90 ft./
lbs. of torque.
Ramps:
Mount the ramp to the rear channel on the frame
in the location of the bike channel being used for
loading and unloading the motorcycle. Secure the
ramp in that location using two (2) 3/8” X 1-1/2” full
threaded carriage bolts and two (2) flange lock nuts.
Secure the ramp under the trailer frame in the
mounting brackets using the safety pin and 3/16”
lynch pin provided.
Bike Support Channel:
Mount the middle bike support channel to the
tongue using a 3/8” X 3-7/16” X 4-1/8” square u-bolt,
mounting strap and secure with two (2) 3/8” flange
lock nuts. Secure the rear of the middle bike support
channel to the rear cross channel on frame using a
3/8” X 1” hex bolt, 3/8” flat washer and 3/8” flange
lock nut.
Mount the two (2) outside bike support channels
to the frame in the designated area on the frame
using 3/8” hex bolts, 3/8” flat washers and 3/8” flange
lock nuts.
Refer to parts drawing for placement.
!Caution!
• The law requires that the white wire on both the
tongue and tow vehicle wire harness be
grounded to the trailer and towing vehicle.
• The ramp and all fasteners must be secure
before towing.
• Secure the motorcycle (s) with tie down straps
firmly before towing.
• Tires must be inflated to the manufacturer’s
standards. (Refer to the tire sidewall for PSI)
• Wheel bearings must have adequate grease.
(Refer to the Owner’s Guide)
• The trailer coupler and coupler ball must be the
same size.
• The coupler must be attached to the towing
vehicle properly.
• The trailer safety chains must be crossed under
the tongue and attached to the towing vehicle.
• All lights must be operational.
• The trailer tongue jack must be in an up position
or travel position when in movement.
Final Assembly Instructions
**DO NOT ride motorcycles on loading ramp or trailer.**
Made in the USA