PAGE 1 OF 10 BikeWing-T4 4-Bike Carrier For 2” Hitches With 2+2 Conversion Part No. B01458 PARTS LIST A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R S T U V W 2 1 1 1 4 4 2 2 2 2 8 5 8 16 2 8 1 1 1 2 2 V-BASE SHANK REAR MAST FORWARD MAST WING WITH PADS WIRE LOCK PIN SPRING NUT SILENT HITCH PIN LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER SMALL RETAINER CLIP LARGE RETAINER CLIP UPPER WHEEL CRADLE RUBBER STRAPS SMALL TILT POSITION PIN LOWER WHEEL CRADLE LARGE TILT-POSITION PIN LARGE SHANK BOLT LARGE LOCKING SHANK NUT SMALL V-BASE BOLT SMALL NUT 11/16" Wrench or Socket 15/16" Wrench or Socket 3/4” Wrench or Socket Tools Needed: Adjustable Crescent Wrench 7/8 Wrench or Socket If you are missing any items, contact your sales agent if the product was assembled by them. If not, or if purchased from Let’s Go Aero, please contact us at 1-877-GO-4-AERO (464-2376). STEP 1 Remove Spring Nuts [G] from Silent Hitch Pin assemblies [H] [Figure 1]. Install Spring Nut [G] into the Shank [B] by aligning the Spring nut coil with the pin holes located in the Shank. [Figure 2]. With the Spring Nut [G] aligned with the pin holes, install the Shank [B] into the vehicle’s hitch receiver. [Figure 3] G H B [Figure 1] Hitch Receiver B [Figure 1] [Figure 2] [Figure 3] G Shank Rear Mast Forward Mast G FOR MORE INFO & VIDEOS ON BIKEWING CARRIERS & ACCESSORIES
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BikeWing-T4
4-Bike Carrier For 2” Hitches With 2+2 ConversionPart No. B01458
11/16" Wrench or Socket15/16" Wrench or Socket 3/4” Wrench or Socket
Tools Needed:Adjustable Crescent Wrench7/8 Wrench or Socket
If you are missing any items, contact your sales agent if the
product was assembled by them. If not, or if purchased from Let’s Go Aero, please contact us at
1-877-GO-4-AERO (464-2376).
STEP 1
Remove Spring Nuts [G] from Silent Hitch Pin assemblies [H] [Figure 1].
Install Spring Nut [G] into the Shank [B] by aligning the Spring nut coil with the pin holes located in the Shank.[Figure 2].
With the Spring Nut [G] aligned with the pin holes, install the Shank [B] into the vehicle’s hitch receiver. [Figure 3]
G
H
B
[Figure 1]
Hitch Receiver
B
[Figure 1]
[Figure 2] [Figure 3]
G
Shank
Rear Mast
Forward Mast
G
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Using one Silent Hitch Pin [H], a Lock Washer [J] and Flat Washer [K] thread the Silent Hitch Pin through the receiver, the Shank [B] and the Spring Nut [G] as shown [Figure 4].
NOTE: The Large Lock Washer [J] should be located closest to the hex head end of the Silent Hitch Pin [H].
Tighten the Silent Hitch Pin [H] with a 7/8 wrench until the Lock Washer [J] becomes fully compressed.
Attach the Retainer Clip [M] to the end of the Silent Hitch Pin [G].
In the same manor as STEP 1, insert the remaining Spring Nut [G] at the open end of the Rear Mast [C] [Figure 6].
Insert the Rear Mast [C] into the Shank [B] and align the horizontal hole positions.
In the hole position located closest to the hitch install the Large Tilt-Position Pin [S] and secure with Large Retainer Clip [M] as shown.
In the adjacent hole next to the Tilt-Position Pin [S], insert the Large Shank Bolt [T] and secure with the Large Locking Shank Nut [U]. Fully thread the Shank Nut until the Shank’s bracket compresses. [Figure 5]
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S
TC
C G
U
JK
ALWAYS CHECK TO BE SURE SILENT HITCH PIN AND RETAINER CLIP ARE PROPERLY SECURED BEFORE TRANSIT
WARNING:
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[Figure 4]
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[Figure 6]
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STEP 5
STEP 6
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Slide the Forward Mast [D] onto the Rear Mast [C] as shown.
In the same manor as STEP 2, Secure the Forward and Rear Mast [C & D] using the remaining Silent Hitch Pin [H], a Lock Washer [J] and Flat Washer [K] as shown [Figure 7].
NOTE: The Large Spring Washer [J] should be located closest to the hex head end of the Silent Hitch Pin [H].
Tighten the Silent Hitch Pin [H] until the Spring Washer [J] becomes fully compressed.
Attach the Retainer Clip [M] to the end of the Silent Hitch Pin.
On the Rear Mast [C] place one V-Base [A] upright in the Rear Mast’s bracket as shown [Figure 7].
Using the top hole in the Rear Mast [C] bracket, insert one Small Tilt-Position Pin [Q] and secure with the attached Retainer Clip [M].
Directly below the Small Tilt Position Pin [Q], thread one Small V-Base Bolt [V] through the hole and secure with a Small Nut [W]. Tighten until snug [Figure 8].
[Figure 7]
[Figure 8]
[Figure 8]
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STEP 7
STEP 8
On the Forward Mast [D] place the remaining V-Base [A] upright in the Forward Mast’s bracket as shown.
Using the bottom hole in the Forward Mast [C] bracket, insert one Small Tilt-Position Pin [Q] and secure with the attached Retainer Clip [M].
NOTE: This Pin/Bolt pattern is the opposite of the pattern used in STEP 6.
Directly above the Small Tilt Position Pin [Q], thread one small V-Base Bolt [V] through the hole and secure with a Small Nut [W]. Tighten until snug [Figure 9].
Slide one Rubber Strap [P] onto each Upper Wheel Cradle [N] as shown [Figure 10].
NOTE: The hammerhead of the Rubber Strap [P] should face away from the Wheel Cradle [N].
Using one Wing [E], slide the pre-installed foam pads to the middle of the Wing to reveal the row of attachment holes at the closed end of the Wing.
Starting at the top of the Wing [E] insert one Upper Wheel Cradle [N] with the attached Rubber Strap [P] through the attachment hole and secure with a Small Retainer Clip [L].
On the opposite side of the Wing [E], choosing any one of the remaining attachment holes, insert a second Upper Wheel Cradle [N] with attached Rubber Strap [P] [Figure 11]. Secure with a Small Retainer Clip [L] [Figure 12].
Repeat this step for the remaining three Wings [E].
V
WA
D
M
Q
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P
EN
N
L
L
[Figure 9]
[Figure 10] [Figure 11]
[Figure 12]
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STEP 9
STEP 10
STEP 11
From the open-ended bottom of each Wing [E], slide two (2) Lower Wheel Cradles [R] facing in opposite directions into place below the pre-installed foam pads [Figure 13].
NOTE: Lower Wheel Cradles [R] must point in the same direction as the Upper Wheel Cradles [N] from Step 8.
NOTE: Specific position of Upper and Lower Cradles [R & N] is dependant on the bicycles to be transported. For example, a generic placement of the Upper and Lower Wheel Cradles is shown [Figure 14].
On both the Forward and Rear Mast [C & D], slide one Wing [E] onto each open V-Base [A] end. [Figure 15].
Secure each Wing [E] to the V-bases [A] using one Wire Lock Pin [F] on each Wing assembly [Figure 16].
NOTE: For proper installation, the Wire Lock Pins [F] should always be positioned to pass through the Wings [E] from the interior of the carrier first and lock on the outside of the carrier as shown.
Check and secure all connections.
Test the “Tilt & Fold” function of your BikeWing to confirm proper and comfortable function (see BikeWing-T4 Tilt & Fold Operation Instructions on Page 6 for proper Tilt & Fold procedure).
Loosen/tighten the Large Shank Bolt [T] and the Small V-Base Bolts [V] as necessary until the V-Bases’ & Rear Mast [C & D] tilt smoothly but still offer minor resistant and not “fall”.
[Figure 13] [Figure 14]
[Figure 15]
[Figure 16]
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TILT & FOLD OPERATION
STEP 2
STEP 1
Begin the BikeWing-T4 Tilt & Fold operation by first removing the Small Tilt Position Pin [Q] located on the Rear Mast [C] V-base bracket.
With the Tilt Position Pin [Q] removed, push the rear V-Base [A] and attached Wings [E] down away from the vehicle until they lay on top of the Mast sections [Figure 17 & 18].
Insert the Tilt Position Pin [Q] in the lower location locking the V-Base [A] into the “folded” position and secure with the attached Retainer Clip [M] [Figure 18 & 19].
NOTE: If the V-Base [A] offers too much resistance or quickly “drops” instead of folding smoothly, adjust the tension of Small V-Base Bolt [V] until the motion becomes comfortable.
On the Forward Mast [D], remove the Small Tilt Position Pin [Q] located in the lower position on the V-base bracket.
Push theV-Base [A] and attached Wings down toward the vehicle until they lay on top of the rear wing assembly and Mast section [Figure 20 & 21].
Insert the Small Tilt Position Pin [S] in the upper location locking the V-Base [A] into the “folded” position and secure with the attached Retainer Clip [M] [Figure 21 & 22].
NOTE: Lower Wheel Cradles [R] may need to be adjusted in order to complete the Tilt & Fold operation.
[Figure 18]
[Figure 19]
[Figure 20]
[Figure 21]
[Figure 17]
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D
A
Q
M
E
E
A
DM
Q
(SHOWN WITHOUT RUBBER STRAPS [P] FOR CLARITY)
(SHOWN WITHOUT RUBBER STRAPS [P] FOR CLARITY)
LOWER
UPPER
[Figure 22]
UPPER
LOWER
V
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STEP 3
BICYCLE ATTACHMENT STEP 1
Remove the Large Tilt Position Pin [S] and Retainer Clip [M] located upper hole position in the Shank [B].
Using the Mast section as support, lift the bicycle carrier assembly up until mast rests vertically [Figure 23 & 25].
Re-insert the Large Tilt Position Pin [S] into lower position locking the carrier upright and secure with Retainer Clip [M] [Figure 24 & 25].
Loosen and slide the Lower Wheel Cradles [R] to the bottom of the Wing [E].
Lift and hang the bicycle on the Upper Wheel Cradles [N] with the bicycle drive train facing away from the carrier [Figure 26].
Be sure all FOUR connections (Two Upper and Two Lower
Wheel Cradles) are fully secured to each bicycle before
transportation.
WARNING:
Never operated the Vehicle without the carrier properly secured in the upright or downward position.
WARNING:
[Figure 23]
[Figure 26]
D
R
N
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C
[Figure 25]
S M
[Figure 24]
UPPER
LOWER
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Slide the Lower Wheels Cradles [R] back up to rest flush against the Tire and tighten the Cradles to secure their position [Figure 27].
NOTE: For reduced contact between the BikeWing Carrier the Bicycle, the tire and adjustable Rubber Strap can be pulled to the end of the Lower Wheel Cradle Peg to give greater space between the carrier and bicycle.
Run the hammerhead end of the attached Rubber Strap [P] through the spokes of the tire as shown [Figure 28].
Stretch the hammerhead end of the Rubber Strap [P] over the “peg” of each Lower Wheel Cradle [R] and tightly secure [Figure 29].
On each Upper Wheel Cradle [N], stretch the Rubber Strap [P] over the tire and tightly secure the hammerhead end to the end the Wheel Cradles “Peg” [N] [Figure 30 & 31].
[Figure 27]
[Figure 28]
[Figure 30] [Figure 31]
[Figure 29]
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2+2 CONVERSION OPERATIONSTEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
ABOUT ZERO-G FUNCTIONALITY
Remove the Wings [E] located on the Forward Mast.
Disconnect the Retainer Clip [M] and remove the Silent Hitch Pin [H] with Washers and set aside.
Disconnect the Forward Mast [D] from the Rear Mast [C] [Figure 32].
Remove the Spring Nut [G] located in the exposed end of the Rear Mast [C] and re-insert the Spring Nut into the Forward Mast [D] as shown [Figure 33].
Insert the Forward Mast [D] into the 2nd Hitch Receiver and align the Spring Nut [G] and mounting holes.
In the same manor as Step 2 & Step 5, Insert the Silent Hitch Pin [H] with the Large Lock Washer [J] and Large Flat Washer [K] into the Receiver Hitch threading through the Spring Nut [G].
Tighten firmly with a 7/8in Wrench until the Lock Washer [J] becomes fully compressed. Secure with Retainer Clip [M] and re-install Wings [E] [Figure 34].
45° 180°UPRIGHTV-BRACE RESTING ON PINPIN THROUGH V-BRACE PIN THROUGH V-BRACE
With the Forward Mast [D] removed, the Rear Mast [C] and V-Base [A] section can be tilted down to either ~45° or ~180° degree angle for vehicle hatch access and parking clearance (with bicycles attached) depending on pin placement. 45° & 180° angles are NOT to be used for transport. Be sure to tilt your BikeWing back to the upright position before transit [Figure 35].
[Figure 32]
[Figure 33]
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BIKEWING-T4 GUIDELINESThe BikeWing-T4 bicycle carrier’s maximum load weight is 160 lbs. Do not exceed this carrying capacity. Do not exceed the receiver hitch manufacturer’s tongue weight rating.
Do not use this rack and accessories for purposes other than those for which they were designed. Failure to follow the guidelines of the product’s instructions will void the warranty.
Keep bicycle tires away from vehicle’s hot exhaust flow by at least 6 inches.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYLet’s Go Aero warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship for one year (retain your sales receipt for your records). Any product or part thereof found to be defective within that period will be replaced without charge provided that: (1) the prod-uct was not misused; (2) no alterations or modifications were made; (3) its failure was not a result of normal wear expected in the use of the product; (4) the product or part is delivered, freight prepaid, to Let’s Go Aero. Manufacturers only obligation shall be to replace such products or parts proved to be defective. A Return Merchandise Authorization is required prior to return. Please contact Let’s Go Aero toll-free, at 877-464-2376 or 719-630-3800, or via e-mail to [email protected] to get an RMA number. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for LGA products purchased outside of the United States and Canada.
To register your product, visit the Let’s Go Aero website at www.LetsGoAero.com
ALWAYS CONFIRM ALL BICYCLES AND CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT AND SECURE BEFORE TRANSIT
WARNING:
For product & other assistance:Phone: 877-464-2376 or 719-630-3800E-mail: [email protected]
To learn more about our line of bicycle carriers for vehicle, home storage, and accessory options for carrying fat bikes, snowboards/skis, and more, be sure to visit our website: www.LetsGoAero.com
U.S. Patent No: 8,899.456; D717716; D7177177; D684917; D722289; Patents Pending
