Since the roof rack hides most of the roof I wanted to protect the paint from crud that falls off the bike.I also want to protect the roof from the accidental fork jab that sometimes happens when you carry it up to the roof. So I asked the guys and gals at X-Treme to wrap the roof in black vinyl which should offer plenty
Quick picture of the rack fresh from the Powder Coater and ready to install.
Step 1
Remove the plastic end caps from the stock rails so you I can install the modified Rocky Road roof rack.
I took these picture so people can see how easy it is to remove the caps. Just slide the tool under and pull back gentle.
Step 2
Loosen the hardware on the drivers side so there is room to tip the rack up. On the Passenger side remove the hardware completely.
Step 3 -- find a friend
Since I was flying solo and the instructions said that a friend or two would be helpful I decided to call my dog I know he's not much help when it comes to lifting but oddly enough he's good company. Plus all of my friends were out riding without me.
Step 4 -- Read the Instructions bla bla bla
Since I'm doing this myself and after reading the instructions I realized that it would not be possible to follow them. Main reason was the Satellite antenna would be in the way and they wanted you to slide the rack in from the rear of the truck. I decided to step back and look for a better way that one person could install the rack. I decided installing the rack from the Passenger side of the truck would be much easier for a solo job.
Personally I like picture instructions better as I am a visual person plus lets be honest most of us don't actually read the instructions.
Sorry no picture of me reading the instructions.
Step 5 -- Run a tap through all bolt holes
To be safe you should run a tap through all the threaded holes just to make sure there was no powder on them.
Assemble the side brackets and slide them into the drivers side factory side bars.
Prop up the passenger side of the rack with a 2 x 4 Remember the drivers side needs to be loose so this can happen.
Remove the Passenger side bar and slide all 3 brackets into the factory rack rail (Found the Picture)
Using a ladder install the factory side rail with the Rocky Road brackets onto the Rocky Road Rack and then secure the factory rail back down.
Make sure you center the Rack and then tighten the factory rail bolts down and finally tighten the bolts on the bottom of the Rocky Road brackets.
I am very happy with the Quality of the Rocky Road Rack and for the money you can't find a better rack.
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