DeSOTO CLASSIC - Brake Adjustment and Reflectors; Basket and Rear Fenders; Final Check

DeSOTO CLASSIC & EZ ROLL REGAL
Assembly Instructions
Loosen the nuts on the brake pads and position pads
so they line up evenly with the rim. Tighten the brake
pad nuts securely. Working through the spokes (or
with a helper) squeeze the caliper pads tightly to the
rim. Pull the excess wire downward through the
drilled bolt and tighten the nut. DO NOT over tighten
as this can damage the cable. Release the caliper and
check the gap between the wheel and the pads. Apply
the brake several times to see that the pads engage the
rim tightly and evenly. To center the pads, if uneven,
loosen caliper mounting bolt (through fork),
reposition and re-tighten. To tighten pads further,
rotate the thumbscrew on the hollow bolt
counterclockwise (unthread) and lock in position with
lock nut. Lastly, place the protective cable and piece
over the end of the cable and crimp with pliers. This
will keep the cable from fraying and also protect the
sides from the sharp wire ends.
11. Reflectors
Install the red reflectors on the back of the basket. In-
sert the screw provided with the reflector through the
reflector clip and thread partially into the hole in the
back of the reflector. The open part of the arch in the
reflector clip should be facing the back of the
reflector. Place the reflector on the basket so the clip
will capture one of the vertical wires and tighten the
screw. Repeat for other side. The basket reflectors
should be about one foot apart.
* Steel Spoke Wheels-Install the clear wheel
reflectors by placing between the spokes, as near the
rim as possible. Locate the spoke groove on one side
of the reflector and place over one of the spokes.
Insert screw provided into this side and secure with
nut on other side. Make sure nut seals into reflector
recess before tightening; do not over tighten. Repeat
for other wheels.
* Plastic Mag Wheels -
Install reflectors on tabs using screw and nut.
12. Basket
Place basket (4) onto rear frame, centered between
the rear wheels and immediately behind the sissy bar.
Using holddown tabs (3) and sheetmetal screws (2),
secure the basket to the two holes in the rear frame
crossover tube and the two rear holes in the top of the
transmission box. Rotate the holddown tabs as neces-
sary to capture the wire of the basket in the indention
of the tab. Tighten screws with a 3/8" socket wrench.
13. Rear Fenders (Option)
To install rear fenders, first attach the fenders (13) to
the fender braces (14) with the four screws (11) and
nuts (12). DO NOT tighten at this time. NOTE: The
curved tops of the fender braces should point
outward. Attach fender braces to the tabs welded to
the top of the axle housing and secure with bolts (16)
and nuts (15). Before tightening, position fender over
top of wheel;
even-up both sides and tighten bolts. Lastly, position
fenders parallel to the tires and tighten screws and
nuts.
14. Final Check
Review the instructions, check connecting bolts and
screws for tightness, and readjust the seat and handle-
bar as necessary.
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