Champion Sidecars ESCORT

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Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

TIRE SPECIFICATIONS

Details tire types and sizes for Daytona, Escort, and Legend models.

WHEEL AND BEARING SPECIFICATIONS

Lists wheel types, bolt patterns, and bearing part numbers.

BRAKE PADS AND SHOCK SPECIFICATIONS

Specifies brake pad types and shock absorber manufacturer.

T.I.L.T. ACTUATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Provides specifications for the T.I.L.T. actuator.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

PAINT FINISH CARE

Guidelines for maintaining the painted finish and curing time.

WHEEL BEARING MAINTENANCE

Instructions for periodic checking, cleaning, and repacking wheel bearings.

TIRE AIR PRESSURE

Recommended tire air pressure for different models and comfort adjustment.

SHOCK SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

Information on adjusting the five performance settings of the shock spring.

SIDECAR REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

Step-by-step procedure for safely removing and reinstalling the sidecar.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SIDECAR POWER CONNECTOR

Details sidecar power connector pin assignments and wire colors for models.

TILT SWITCH WIRING

Explains wiring colors for the TILT switch system across all models.

SIDECAR WIRING LEGEND

Provides a legend for wiring color codes used on the sidecar.

UPPER FRONT MOUNT INSTALLATION

EYE CLAMP ASSEMBLY

Procedure for installing the eye clamp assembly on the frame tube.

LOWER FRONT MOUNT INSTALLATION

FLOORBOARD AND CRASH GUARD MOUNTING

Steps for mounting the lower front bracket, involving floorboard and crash guard.

BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLATION

REAR BRAKE CONNECTION

Details on connecting the rear brake master cylinder and fluid requirements.

PREPARATION AND MOUNTING PROCEDURES

ATTACHING THE SIDECAR

General steps, measurements, and hardware for sidecar attachment.

INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT

MOTORCYCLE RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the motorcycle's rear shock air pressure for proper height.

WHEEL LEAD AND TOE-IN SETTINGS

Procedures for measuring and setting wheel lead and toe-in using a straight edge.

TORQUE AND STRUT INSTALLATION

Final torque specifications for fasteners and strut fitting.

LEAN ADJUSTMENT AND RE-CHECK

Adjusting motorcycle lean and performing final checks including brake bleeding.

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME HEIGHT AND MEASUREMENT POINTS

Specifications and diagrams for frame height on Daytona, Escort, and Legend.

TOE-IN AND WHEEL LEAD SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed specifications and diagrams for toe-in and wheel lead measurements.

CHROME STRUT ADJUSTMENT

STRUT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Instructions on how to adjust chrome struts by accessing the jam nut.

STEERING DAMPER INSTALLATION

MOUNTING AND CLEARANCE CHECK

Guide to installing the steering damper and checking for clearance.

DRIVING A SIDECAR

NEW OWNER DRIVING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Essential safety advice and habit changes for new sidecar riders.

FLYING THE CHAIR MANEUVER

Explanation and practice advice for the sidecar wheel lifting phenomenon.