Yakima Highroad User manual

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HIGHROAD (1X)
45lbs / 20kg
=
#8002122
SmarT-Slot Kit 1
#8007204
4-Pack SKS Locks
HighRoad
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18”(46 cm) min. - 35”(90 cm) max

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FRONT MOUNT
REAR MOUNT
Align the front mount with your
front crossbar. Slide the rear mount
to align with your rear crossbar.
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1
Slide wheeltray all the way back to
gain access to top of rear mount.
Slide rear cover back.
4Open rear lever and
loosen knob.
Lift lever up and back
to clear detents. Drop lever through frame.

Pull the lever up through the frame.
With the strap in place under
the rear crossbar, hook the tabs
back into the detents.
5 6
7
Lift HighRoad to route the rear strap under the rear crossbar.
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•Strap tension can be adjusted by turning
the thumbwheel in both directions.
•Adjust the strap tension with the
thumbwheel so the strap is tight around
the crossbar when the lever is closed.
•The strap should be tight enough to prevent
the HighRoad from sliding on the crossbar.
•If it slides on the crossbar, repeat step 7 to
tighten strap tension.

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Close the slider.
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10
Lift levers up and back to clear detents. Drop levers through frame.
Open levers and
loosen knob.

13
Pull the lever up through the frame.
Lift HighRoad to route the front strap under the front crossbar. 14
With the straps in place under
the front crossbar, hook the tabs
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•Strap tension can be adjusted by turning
the thumbwheel in both directions.
•Adjust the strap tension with the
thumbwheel so the strap is tight around
the crossbar when the lever is closed.
•The strap should be tight enough
to prevent the HighRoad from
sliding on the crossbar.
•If it slides on the crossbar, repeat
step 15 to tighten strap tension.

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The HighRoad should not slide or move on
crossbars. Tighten straps if necessary.
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1Choose the appropriate wheelstrap for your
bike. Use the longer strap for bikes with taller
rims, or wider tires. Use the shorter wheelstrap
for shorter rims, and thinner tires.
“Snap”
Note: You can install the wheelstrap on
either side of the carrier. Consider which
side of the vehicle you’ve mounted your
carrier to and choose the appropriate
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Tuck wheelstrap
inside the buckle
to make way for
the rear tire.
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Carefully place your bike
onto the HighRoad.
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To avoid contact with your frame, lift
the small hoop with one hand, and roll
the front wheel toward the big hoop.

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•Thread strap through spokes and insert it into the slot in the wheeltray.
•Pull hard to tighten.
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If you have purchased
lock cores, install them
according to your lock
core instructions.
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“Click!”
•Slide the rear wheel tray under the rear wheel.
•Adjust so strap clears spokes and valve stem.
Tighten the knob completely until you
hear a clicking sound, as you roll the
front wheel snugly against the big hoop.

“Click!”
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Tighten the strap if needed.
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A
B
OPTIONAL
FACULTATIF
CD
Pull out the TailWhip locking cable
from the rear of the HighRoad. Pass the
cable through the frame and wheels of
your bike. Attach the lock to the post
and lock it.

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1. Open the front covers. Disengage the front levers, loosen the thumbwheel as necessary.
2. Open the rear cover. Disengage the rear lever, loosen the thumbwheel as necessary.
3. Lift the HighRoad off of the crossbars and store it in a safe place.
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1. Press the release button on the rear wheeltray to disengage the strap. Bring the
strap through the spokes and tuck it into the slot.
2. While supporting the bike with one hand loosen the knob completely. Then lower
the small hoop.
3. Roll the bike back and clear of the big hoop. Then carefully lift the bike off of the
HighRoad, and lower the big hoop.
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
45 lbs.
(20 kg)
MAX. 24 lbs. (10,9 kg)