Bike Barn Standard User manual
The Bike Barn
Standard Size Instructions
Page 1 of 4
The Bike Barn
#11-211 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam, B.C. Canada, V3K4X9.
Tel: 604-521-6444 Fax 604-521-3143
Congratulations
You have just purchased what we believe is the most unique and practical motorcycle storage solution on the market.
We tried to make the assembly of your Bike Barn as easy as possible, and for this purpose have included a
comprehensive set of written and pictorial instructions.
Your Bike Barn is covered by a 2-year conditional warranty. To make a warranty claim you will be required to present
a copy of your original bill of sale. All warranty claims should be made directly to The Bike Barn.
Step 1. Parts check (Hardware Detail)
In packing the Bike Barn we take extreme care to
make sure that all components are included.
If you find that you are missing a part please call
The Bike Barn directly at 604-521-6444 Monday to
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST.
Please check the bag of bolts for the correct number
of pieces as listed above
Please also confirm that you have the correct number
of tubes for proper assembly.
Tube I is differentiated from the C by the holes
2/3rds up for connecting to tube L.
C
C
STANDARD MODEL - UPDATED: 30/11/01
AO
BASEPLATE
A
L
I
C
C
C
L
AC
I
CC
TUBE I
TUBE C
TUBE B LEFT
TUBE B RIGHT
TUBE AP
TUBE AO
TUBE A LEFT
TUBE A RIGHT
TUBE L
BASE PLATE
x 2
x 8
x 1
x 1
x 6
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 2
x 1
B
B
AP
DETAIL-1
Please confirm you have the correct number of tubes.
One Tent
Lock Tube
Q
t
y
2
8 mm x 50 mm Bolts
Q
t
y
2
8mm x 45mm Bolts
Q
t
y
10
6mm x 45mm Bolts
Q
t
y
2
6mm x 30mm Bolts
Q
t
y
2
8mm Lock Nuts
Q
t
y
12
6mm Lock Nuts
Q
t
y
4
8 mm Nylon Washers
Q
t
y
24
Lock Bar
Q
t
y
2
U Brackets
Q
t
y
2
Hitch Pins
Q
t
y
2
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The Bike Barn
#11-211 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam, B.C. Canada, V3K4X9.
Tel: 604-521-6444 Fax 604-521-3143
2. Assembly
a) Back Base - Locate the two A-tubes, (Larger diameter
tubing.) shown in Detail 3.
b) Locate the AO-tube and connect it to the A-tubes to
form the base-frame. Place on flat ground with the black
feet down.
c) Connect the two L-tubes to the inside of base tube-A.
using the 6mm x 45 mm bolts - no washer.(See Detail-3)
d) Note: All tubes are installed on the inside of the frame.
e) Take the two I-tubes and bolt them to both sides of the
base frame, using 8mm x 45 mm bolts nuts and washers,
(Detail 3). The I -Tubes are identified from the others as
they are the only tubes that have a hole below the bend
for connecting to the L tube.
f) Bolt the other end of L-tubes to the connected I-tubes to
form a triangle on both sides using 6mm x 30mm bolts
and nuts (no washer) to form the 1st and 2nd bars in
Detail 2.
g) An AP tube is required to connect the top of the I tubes.
Rear is Fixed Front End Opens
DETAIL-2
INSERT AP-TUBE THOUGH POCKETS IN TENT
& CONNECT TO C-TUBE.
SECURE SI DES WITH
SIX VELCRO STRAPS
STANDARD MODEL - UPDATED: 05/08/01
1st
WRAP VELCRO FLAP
ROUND BASE TUBE
2nd
3rd
4th
6th
5th
7th
3. Support Ribs
It is important to review Detail 1 and 2 on the next
page to identify some of the finer points in the
assembly.
h) Bolt the remaining C-tubes to the base tube-A. (see
Detail-4 on next page) using 8mm x 45 mm bolts
nuts and washers, as identified in the hardware
detail.
i) These tubes will not be connect at the top until the
tent is put on. Then the AP tubes will be inserted
through the tent pockets connecting to the C tubes.
j) Lay the C tubes back on the A frame once
connected.
k) Note:
The two 50mm long bolts are fitted to the hole 3rd from the
end of the base tube-A per Detail 4. These two bolts are
installed with the head to the INSIDE of the frame in
order to hold the tent later.
The rest of the bolts’ heads are on the outside of the
frame per Detail 1.
l) Lastly locate the two B-tubes (These have feet
attached) and install them using the holes nearest to
the end of the base tube.
m) If you intend to install the locking bar now is a good
point to put the pieces on with the Ribs.
Assemble from rear first, then triangle
DETAIL-3
(REAR)
(FRONT)
BASE PLATE BOLTED TO FLOOR
(Bolts not included)
ANCHOR TO FLOOR
(Bolts not i ncluded)
NUT & BOLT
6mm x 45mm
(2 places)
U-BRACKET
& HITCH PIN
(2 places)
NUT & BOLT
6mm x 30mm
(2 places)
AO (1 place)
(2 places) L .
A (2 places)
C (8 places)
B (2 places)
AP (6 places)
TRIANGLE
STANDARD MODEL - UPDATED: 30/ 11/01
I (2 places)
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The Bike Barn
#11-211 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam, B.C. Canada, V3K4X9.
Tel: 604-521-6444 Fax 604-521-3143
3. Support Ribs continued.
• Note that the washers contact the base tube A to protect from wear of metal on metal.
• Also note that the 3rd bolt from end of tube is 50mm long and reversed from other bolts.
Remember that the plastic washers go between the metal surfaces
TO LOCK BIKEBARN
SLIDE LOCK TUBE
OVER LOCK BAR AND
INSERT PADLOCK THROUGH
HOLE "A" (PADLOCK NOT SUPPLIED)
DETAIL-4
HOLE - 'A'
LOCK BAR
OPTIONAL
LOCK TUBE
OPTIONAL
REVERSED BOLT
8mm x 50mm LONG (2)
This bolt is inserted with
the head on the INSIDE.
8mm x 45mm
BOLT, NUT & WASHERS
(10 Places)
GROMMET
PLACE GROMMET
OVER END OF SCREW
AND TIGHTEN NUT
FINGER TIGHTEN THIS 3rd NUT
DETAIL-5
(2 Places) B .
(2 Places) A.
(8 Places) C.
PADLOCK
NOT SUPPLIED
STANDARD MODEL - UPDATED: 11/30/01
(2 Places) I.
These diagrams were developed over years of feedback from customers like you. If you have some new insights or just want to
tell us how the assembly experience was for you please send us an email to sales@thebikebarn.net and let us know.
We have a photo gallery on the site and we post pictures from customers that want to demonstrate their handy work. Take a digital
picture and send it to the email address above.
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The Bike Barn
#11-211 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam, B.C. Canada, V3K4X9.
Tel: 604-521-6444 Fax 604-521-3143
4. Tent Installation
a) Unfold the tent, locate the following and place tent at rear of frame.
b) 1 x Large Velcro flap at the rear of the tent. with 6 x pockets to accept the AP-tubes in ribs 2 – 7 per Detail 5..
c)Start by pulling the Large Velcro Flap under the base tube assembly and attaching together.
d) Stand Inside the frame and pass an AP-tube through the pocket closest to the Velcro Flap. Connect each end to the first pair
of C Tubes. Continue this process for each of the C tubes and front B Tubes as shown in detail 5.
e)Close the Bike Barn and locate the brass-grommet on each side of the tent. Remove the nut from the 8mm x 50mm bolt, in
third hole from the end, place grommet over it and secure with nut. See detail 2.
f) Attach the six Velcro straps on the sides of the tent to the base frame, going underneath the frame from the outside. These are
used for adjusting the side tension of the tent.
g) Adjust the rear Velcro flap so that the tent fits correctly.
Security Features.
Your Bike Barn is now operational. The only thing left to do is to select the location for it.
Securing the Base Plate
You can secure the Base Plate to the ground using the two bolt holes. You can drill or into concrete or screw into wood to
permanently attached the base plate. For installations on ground you can drive spikes into the ground or use a realtors anchor that
screws into the ground like a corkscrew.
Securing the U brackets
Install the locking U-brackets, see detail-3 (fasteners not included) which secures the Bike Barn in the closed position, and the
optional lock bar assembly if required.
Lock Bar Assembly:(see Detail-4)
The lock assembly will install either on the left or right base tube. If you wish to install the lock assembly, remove the first 2 bolt
assemblies. (As indicated on detail-1) Place the LOCK TUBE over the B-tube and attach LOCK BAR to base tube-A. (2-places)
Close the tent and then slide the LOCK TUBE back over the LOCK BAR. By inserting a padlock (not supplied) through the hole
provided, the Bike barn can be securely locked in place.
Thank you for Choosing the Bike Barn. We believe you will have years of satisfaction with your purchase.
