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Checking the stoker Handlebar system
STEM SEATPOST
CLAMP BOLTS
8 Nm, 71 In Lbs
SEAT BINDER BOLT
6 - 8 Nm
HANDLEBAR
CLAMP BOLTS
“MINIMUM INSERT” mark
SADDLE CLAMP BOLT
See post.
6 Nm, 53 In Lbs
CAPTAIN’S SEATPOST
STOKER
HANDLEBAR STEM
EXTENSION BOLTS
8 Nm, 71 In Lbs
WARNING
TO PREVENT THE STOKER HANDLEBAR SYSTEM DETACHING, MOVING, ROTATING, OR TWISTING
UNEXPECTEDLY OR SUDDENLY WHILE RIDING :
Before Each Ride:
Check all bolts. Use a torque wrench when tightening the bolts of the stoker/captain
seat post and handlebar assemblies. Follow the manufacturer’s torque instructions for your particular
handlebar/stem/seat post components.
At Least Annually:
Remove, clean and inspect the captains seat post. Replace it with a new one if it is
damaged. Also, clean and inspect the Stoker’s handlebar assembly. Make sure it is in good condition.
Replace it with a new one if it is damaged.
EXTENSION:
If the stoker handlebar assembly is the extension type, never extended it beyond the
“MINIMUM INSERT” or MAXIMUM EXTENSION” line.
If you do not understand these instructions or are unable to complete them as described, please have the
performed by a professional bike mechanic.
Both riders can be seriously injured, paralyzed, or killed in a resulting accident
if you ignore this warning.
