Intense 2022 TAZER MX, Manual

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ADJUST HEADSET
& HANDLEBARS
Your headset comes pre-loaded (at 2-4Nm) from the
factory, but it is always a good idea to check it. You
want to ensure that your headset moves easily with a
very slight amount of resistance, but with no play.
EXPERT BUILD: (A) If your headset feels a little loose
then undo the stem clamping bolts slightly using a 5mm
Allen key and then gently tighten the top cap bolt by a
quarter clockwise turn (B) . Retighten the stem clamp
bolts and check the headset again. If the bars don’t
turn smoothly it is too tight, so repeat the process, but
this time slacken the top cap bolt off a little, or if it is too
loose, continue to tighten.
Once you are happy with your headset you need to
make sure that your stem and handlebars are straight.
A good tip is to straddle your bike and look down and
line the back of your handlebars up with the front of
the fork legs. Take your time, and when you are happy
tighten the two stem bolts to 8-9Nm.
PRO BUILD: (C) If your headset feels a little loose
undo the three pinch bolts on the top crown of your
forks with a 4mm Allen key. Two of the pinch bolts are
located on the forward-facing surface (you may need to
move the number plate to access) and the third bolt is
located on the back side near the steerer tube (D) .
(E) With a 5mm Allen key set the headset preload by
gently tightening the top cap bolt by a quarter clockwise
turn (2-4Nm). Retighten the stem clamp bolts and
check the headset again. If the bars don’t turn smoothly
it is too tight, so repeat the process, but this time
slacken the top cap bolt off a little, or if it is too loose,
continue to tighten. Once tight go back and tighten the
three pinch bolts on the top crown to 5-6Nm.
C
D
A
E
B
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