HANDLEBAR/STEM
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Stem adjust
Handlebar
adjust
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The stem is secured to the handlebar from the factory.
Remove the plastic packing cap from the bottom of the stem
(Fig. 5)
. Loosening the stem bolt at the top of the stem 1-2 turns may help.
RECOMMENDED: apply a thin layer of grease to the end of the stem shaft and around wedge.
Untwist the handlebar/stem assembly and front brake cable and insert the quill (wedge) end of the stem into the fork steer tube
(Fig. 6)
. You may have to loosen the bolt and wedge a small amount to
allow the quill to fit into the steer tube.
Make sure the fork is facing forward
(Fig. 1)
and the handlebars facing forward and lined up with the fork dropouts.
Adjust the height of the stem to your desired level and tighten the stem bolt. You can make final adjustments to the height of the stem after the bike is assembled
(Fig. 9)
.
Using a hex key wrench, loosen the bolt at the front of the stem handlebar clamp
(Fig. 7)
.
Lift/rotate the handlebar to desired position. Make sure the handlebar is centered in the clamp. Tighten the handlebar clamp bolt
(Fig.8)
.
HANDLEBAR CENTER DIRECTION
Make sure the front fork is facing forward
(Fig. 1)
.
You may have to loosen the Stem Bolt a few turns
(Fig. 9)
.
Align the stem/handlebars with the centerline of the front wheel/tire and fork dropouts – tighten securely
(Fig. 10A)
.
NOTE: Be sure that the minimum insertion mark on the shaft of the stem is inside the frame. Do NOT operate the bike if it is visible (Fig. 10).
WARNING!
Adjusting (or installing) the stem with the minimum insertion mark showing outside of the frame could create a dangerous condition causing the stem to break causing the rider to lose control resulting in
serious injuries to the rider.
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Plastic
Packing
Cap
Apply grease
Stem quill into
fork steer tube
Handlebar
clamp bolt
9
5
6
7
8
10
Tire
Align handlebars
10a
Handlebar
clamp bolt
Flip handlebars up
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