Ventura fitting instructions

**nathanwhite** · 1st November 2011, 12:24

After a while of scouring trademe, I found a complete ventura setup for my scorpio that was decently priced.
Problem is, now that it's arrived, I have no idea how to fit the stupid thing.

So, does anyone have have the fitting insturctions or know where to get them?

**dogsnbikes** · 1st November 2011, 12:32

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

After a while of scouring trademe, I found a complete ventura setup for my scorpio that was decently priced.
Problem is, now that it's arrived, I have no idea how to fit the stupid thing.

So, does anyone have have the fitting insturctions or know where to get them?

photos are just as good

http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=955

**nathanwhite** · 1st November 2011, 12:35

Found those, but my brackets are different on each side,
so while the right will be relatively easy the right looks a lot more difficult

**dogsnbikes** · 1st November 2011, 12:45

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Found those, but my brackets are different on each side,
so while the right will be relatively easy the right looks a lot more difficult

where do the holes line up???

both should attach to pillon peg mount normally on the inside other holes which will be close too the bend will proberly line up with the rear indicator mount.. if you are close too a bike shop take the L-brackets down and get them too point the mounting points out on your bike....

Did you get the bolts,washers etc with everything?

because you are adding something to your bike sometimes the orignal bike bolts aren't long enough

**nathanwhite** · 1st November 2011, 12:50

Originally Posted by dogsnbikes

where do the holes line up???

both should attach to pillon peg mount normally on the inside other holes which will be close too the bend will proberly line up with the rear indicator mount.. if you are close too a bike shop take the L-brackets down and get them too point the mounting points out on your bike....

Did you get the bolts,washers etc with everything?

because you are adding something to your bike sometimes the orignal bike bolts aren't long enough

The right bracket lines up with the footpeg nicely, but the left one is about half as long. I'll post pictures when I get home
And no, I didn't get any of the bolts etc. They may be hiding in the packaging, but if so, very well. Have to have another look and probably email the seller

**dogsnbikes** · 1st November 2011, 12:57

mounting point on the left possibly the seat mounting bolt of the rear cowling mounting bolt

**HenryDorsetCase** · 1st November 2011, 14:11

have they sent you the left side one for bike A, and the right side one for bike B? cos that would be funny, and might explain why it was cheap!

**nathanwhite** · 1st November 2011, 18:31

ok, so here are the brackets

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the right one it fairly straightforward, attaches to the pillion pegs

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and to the bolt attaching the mudguard/tyre cover thingy

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now how does the left one work?

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it looks like it should go on the hand rail, but it doesn't fit around it.

**dogsnbikes** · 1st November 2011, 19:12

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

it looks like it should go on the hand rail, but it doesn't fit around it.

Open the clamp up so it does fit and get some rubber or a piece of garden hose and make up shim too fit inside the clamp and then bolt up as the gap will close when tighten

**nzspokes** · 1st November 2011, 19:36

Mine replaces the hand rails.

And mop your floor.

**Taz** · 1st November 2011, 20:25

Originally Posted by dogsnbikes

Open the clamp up so it does fit and get some rubber or a piece of garden hose and make up shim too fit inside the clamp and then bolt up as the gap will close when tighten

What he said, just don't bother with the namby pamby bit of hose. Just open it up a little more or use a bigger hammer.

**Usarka** · 1st November 2011, 20:37

i know when i installed one of these i needed about 63 washers......

**nathanwhite** · 2nd November 2011, 11:53

Originally Posted by dogsnbikes

Open the clamp up so it does fit and get some rubber or a piece of garden hose and make up shim too fit inside the clamp and then bolt up as the gap will close when tighten

Yea, about half an hour after I posted those, I got that.

piece of rubber is a good idea though

Originally Posted by nzspokes

And mop your floor.

NO! ... thats the bit of floor the bike normally sits on, which is why it's dirty

Originally Posted by Taz

What he said, just don't bother with the namby pamby bit of hose.

Unfortunately I have have to think of the resale value

Originally Posted by Usarka

i know when i installed one of these i needed about 63 washers......

lol. No idea on how many washers i'll need, I think I already said that I didn't get any bolts or brackets for it, but it's looking like I wont need any, the existing bolts will do the job.

**Jim Shady** · 5th November 2011, 09:10

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Found those, but my brackets are different on each side,
so while the right will be relatively easy the right looks a lot more difficult

Sounds like you have too many rights

**Maha** · 5th November 2011, 09:23

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

After a while of scouring trademe, I found a complete ventura setup for my scorpio that was decently priced.
Problem is, now that it's arrived, I have no idea how to fit the stupid thing.

So, does anyone have have the fitting insturctions or know where to get them?

Blue Rider has a Vetura pack rack fitted to her bike..
I am meeting up with her tomorrow at Northcote...you wanna come have a look?