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Figure 13 Figure 14
Adjustment of the headset alignment:
A. To place the handlebar perpendicular to the front wheel. Loose lightly the screw
(B) and the screws (C) alternately.
B. Move the handlebar sideway to unblock it and place it properly.
C. First tighten the screw (B) to compress the headset forwards and backwards
with the front brake, tighten the screw again (B) next tighten the screws (C)
alternately to get a solid junction. Verify the headset adjustment.
Adjustment of the stem inclination:
A. Lose the screw counter clockwise (E) the ones to fix the stem, indicated in the
(Figure 14). (allen 5 mm.)
B. choose the required inclination most suitable to one’s necessity. Take note of the
marked graduation (D). The handlebar inclination can be effected as well.
C. Tighten the screw clockwise (E). The recommended value torque is:17-20 Nm. (
Newton )
See section: "FORK AND HEADSET" to get a headset and stem
adjustment properly.
9.3 FORK AND HEADSET
The headset includes all the bearings which allows the fork, stem and handlebar to turn.
This section describes how to inspect, lubricate and adjust the fork and headset..
If the Bike is provided with a suspension fork, please see section referent to suspension
forks.
Inspection
Inspect the headset and check to make sure that it is neither too tight nor loose. If either
of these , in this situation do not use the E-48 and take it to the authorized dealer.
