Congratulations on your purchase of the Riot Universal Transom Motor Mount! Set up and installation of this product is quite simple, and for most kayaks can be done utilizing existing tracks or mounting points. This guide will help you decide the best mounting method for your set up, and get you on the water!  Download and print this article (see link at bottom of page). 

 Included in your kit is everything you will need to install your transom mounted motor to most watercraft.

1. Crossbar/mount
   
2. Transom
   
3. Transom Mounting Bolt x2 
   
4. Transom Mounting Nut x2
   
5. Bolt  x4
   
6. Thumb Screw x4
   
7. Track Nut x4
   
8. Flat Washer x4
   
9. Well Nut x 8
   
10. Well nut hole plug x8
    
11. Drill Bit
    
12. Allen Key
    

Step 1 - Determine if your watercraft will require hard mounting or track mounting

1. Lay the Crossbar (1) across the width of your kayak in the location you would like to mount the motor. Keeping in mind seating position and ease of manipulating your motor’s tiller steering
   
2. Determine if you have gear tracks that will line up the with long milled slots on each end of the crossbar (1)
   
3. If you do, you may proceed to Step 4.
   
4. If you have threaded inserts in this location for mounting pad eyes, webbing, etc. check to see if the included bolts (5.) fit (they fit most threaded inserts) if they do not, determine the size bolt needed at your local hardware store proceed to step 3
   
5. If you do not have acceptable track mounting locations proceed to Step 2.
   

1. Lay the Crossbar (1) in the location you want to mount it to your watercraft.
   
2. Mark on the kayak at least 2 mounting hole locations on each side of the kayak that line up with each of the slots (1 per slot) on the Crossbar (1) .
   
3. Double check that these mounting locations will allow you to mount the motor in a way that is reachable and can turn properly.
   
4. Use the supplied Drill Bit (11) to drill out your marked holes.
   
5. Unscrew the bolt from the Well Nut (9).
   
6. Insert the Well Nut (9) into the hole using a rubber mallet.
   
7. Line up your Crossbar and adjust out the length according to your preference .
   
8. Using the Flat Washers (8)  tighten the Well Nut Bolts into the Well Nuts (9) .
   
9. Angle adjustment can be accomplished by loosening all 4 bolts and sliding the crossbar (1) utilizing the slots to dial in your preferred angle.
   
10. For removal you can insert the Well Nut Plugs (10) to plug your holes when motor mount is not needed.