Instructions / Assembly

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WARNING: To prevent steering
system damage and possible loss of
control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion)
mark
A
on the stem must be below the
top of the Locknut
B
.
NOTE:
• Remove plastic Cap
C
from the end of
the Stem
D
and discard.
• Some models have a one piece
handlebar and stem.
• If model has stem mounted Re ector
E
, make sure it is ABOVE the MIN-IN
marks, pointing forward and tightened
securely.
STEPS:
1. Insert the Stem
D
into the fork (view
1
) making sure the MIN-IN marks
are below the top of the Locknut
B
.
2. Point the Stem FORWARDS and align Stem with
the front tire - Tighten the Stem Bolt
F
securely.
WARNING: Do not over-tighten the stem
bolt. Over tightening the stem bolt can damage the
steering system and cause loss of control.
3. If necessary, loosen the Handlebar Clamp Nut/
Bolt
G
and rotate Handlebar into a comfortable
riding position (views
2
,
3
).
4. Tighten Handlebar Clamp Nut/Bolts
G
securely
to keep Handlebar from moving during use.
Four Bolt Clamp - if equipped (view
3
):
• After adjusting for proper  t, tighten Clamp Screws
G
evenly and securely according to pattern. - Do
not over tighten.
Handlebar and Stem Installation
3 1
2 4
C
G
G
A
F
D
B
1
2
3
E
Assembly
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Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness
To test the tightness of the stem:
• Straddle the front wheel between your legs.
• Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar.
• If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with
the wheel and tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolution only at
a time).
• Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without
turning the front wheel.
To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp:
• Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the
handlebar up and down or forward and back.
WARNING: Do not exceed 100 lbs (45 kg) force.
• If the handlebar moves, loosen the bolt(s) of the handlebar
clamp.
• Put the handlebar in the correct position and tighten the
bolt(s) 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.
Assembly