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  Top Load Stem Installation

These instructions are to be used as a guide only.  Improperly installed parts may lead to severe injury or harm.  We strongly recommend that 

a properly trained bike mechanic handle all installations, adjustments and repairs on your bike.  As always...Ride Safe!

 

AMain.com Inc.

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844-970-4269

        www.danscomp.com

 

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Looking from the side of the bike, align the handlebars to run

parallel with the forks.

Aligning the Stem 

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Looking down over the handlebars and stem, align the stem

with the front tire. The stem should be parallel to the tire.

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Tighten both of the pinch bolts.

Summary of Contents for Top Load Stem

Page 1: ...69 www danscomp com Page 1 Tools Needed Grease Allen Wrench Open Closed end wrench Adjustable wrench Note Tools needed will vary depending on the style of headset compression cap and bolt being used Removing the Handlebars Loosen and remove the clamping bolts holding the face plate on the front of the stem Lay the handlebars on a workbench or on the floor away from the bike so that they are not in...

Page 2: ... always Ride Safe AMain com Inc 1 844 970 4269 www danscomp com Page 2 Loosen and remove the headset compression bolt and cap Note Headset compression bolts and caps vary Some styles require an allen wrench some require a ratchet and some require a closed open end wrench or an adjustable wrench Slide the old stem upwards to remove it from the fork steerer tube Installing the new stem Loosen the pi...

Page 3: ...have less than of an inch add one or more headset spacers Note Headset spacers come in different sizes Thread the headset compression bolt and cap back into the top of the fork steerer tube Tighten the compression bolt so that the headset cap makes contact with the top to the stem Adjusting the Headset Spin the forks and stem to determine how much the headset needs to be adjusted If the headset ha...

Page 4: ...top or front of the stem Apply a little grease to the threads of the bolts before threading them back into the stem Place the handlebars in the stem Use the knurling the rough area on the handlebars to help center them in the stem Place the face plate back on and start threading the bolts into the stem body Tighten the stem clamp bolts in a cross pattern Be careful not to over tighten the bolts as...

Page 5: ...hanic handle all installations adjustments and repairs on your bike As always Ride Safe AMain com Inc 1 844 970 4269 www danscomp com Page 5 Looking from the side of the bike align the handlebars to run parallel with the forks Aligning the Stem Looking down over the handlebars and stem align the stem with the front tire The stem should be parallel to the tire Tighten both of the pinch bolts ...

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