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HANDLEBAR AND STEM
(CONTINUED)
Put the handlebar in a comfortable position for the rider
WARNING: if the handlebar clamp is not tight enough, the handlebar
can slip in the stem. This can cause loss of control.
Tighten the bolts of the handlebar clamp. If the handlebar clamp has more
than one bolt, then tighten the bolts equally.
5.
Test the tightness of the stem: straddle the front wheel and hold it
between your legs.
Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar. If the handlebar and
stem turn with out turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the front
wheel.
Tighten the bolt tighter than you did before (about half a revolution
only at a time).
Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without
turning the wheel.
NOTE:
the recommended torque of 14 -17 ft-lbs. Do not overtighten.
6.
Test the tightness of the handlebar: Hold the bicycle stationary and try
to move the ends of the handlebar forward or backward.
If the handlebar moves , loosen bolts of handlebar clamps. Put the
handlebar in the correct position
Tighten the bolts of the handlebar clamp tighter than before If the
handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally
Do this test again, until the handlebar does not move in the handlebar clamp.
WARNING:
Do not exceed 100lbs downward force.
ASSEMBLE THE FRONT WHEEL TO THE FORK AS
SHOWN:
Insert wheel into position making sure the axle (1) is aligned with the
fork dropout (2)
- Make sure the tab of each security washer (4) is in the hole of the fork
NOTE:
Some models have a front fork with a built in wheel retention
feature. The security washers are not required and will not i t on a
fork with this feature.
- Using the two axle nuts (3) with serrations, tighten axle nuts and
secure the front wheel.
WARNING:
Do not use the nuts without serrations to attach the
front wheel.
NOTE:
the recommended torque of 21 ft-lbs.
SECURITY WASHER DIAGRAM
SECURITY
WASHER
3
1
2
AXLE
NUT
AXLE
FORK
DROPOUT
4
3
HUB INSERTION DIAGRAM
BICYCLE
ASSEMBLY
BICYCLE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Do not overtighten
the stem bolt. Overtightening the
stem bolt can damage the steering
system and can cause loss of control
If necessary, re-adjust Handlebar.
Tighten Clamp nut. (6)
