Yakima Spare Ride User Manual

1035694A-1/18
Spare Ride
IMPORTANT WARNING
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER
ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR
TO OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS
PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU
DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
Part #1035694 Rev. A
SPARERIDE (1X)
SHORT TONGUE & BOLT
(PRE-INSTALLED) (1X)
LONG TONGUE (1X)
ADAPTER PLATE
(PRE-INSTALLED) (1X)
WRENCH (1X)
KEYS (2X)
MOUNTING
PLATE (1X)
LOCKING
LOOP (1X)
Zip Strips (6X)
LOCKING
KNOB (1X)
MEDIUM TONGUE (1X)
LOCKING CABLE (1X)
WASHER (1X)

Yakima Spare Ride Specifications

General

Type	Spare Tire Bike Rack
Capacity	2 bikes
Weight Limit	35 lbs per bike
Fits Spare Tires	Yes
Material	Steel
Mounting Type	Spare tire mount
Color	Black

Summary

Important Warning

Remove Spare Tire

Install Mounting Plate

Mounting Plate Rotation

Describes acceptable positions for mounting plate orientation on different vehicles.

Threaded Studs Guidance

Guidance on using mounting plate numbers to align with threaded studs.

Adapter Plate Removal

Instructions for removing the adapter plate from the tire support bracket.

Selecting Tongue Length

Guidance on selecting the correct tongue length based on tire width.

Install Spare Tire

Install SpareRide

Optional Lock Loop Installation

Instructions for installing the lock loop for securing bikes.

Check SpareRide Fit

Raise Support Arms

Load Bikes onto Rack

Secure Your Bikes

Pre-Use Cautions

Replacement Parts Information

Load Limits and Warnings