Owners manual

10
Handlebar and Stem Installation
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) (fi g 01).
NOTE: Bike will have one of two styles of
Stems: Quill and Threadless.
NOTE: Remove plastic Cap (E) from the
end of the Stem (1).
Quill Style Stem:
1. Insert the Stem (1) into the fork.
2. Point the Stem (1) towards the front of
the bike.
3. Tighten the Stem Bolt (C) just enough to
hold it in position.
4. Align the stem (1) with the fork and
tighten the stem bolt (C) securely.
WARNING: Do not over tighten the
stem bolt. Over tightening the stem bolt can
damage the steering system and cause loss
of control.
1
C
A
B
2
E
B
g 01
WARNING: The Front Brake (28)
must be positioned in FRONT of the Fork
(4).
g 01a
4
28
Threadless Style Stem >>
Assembly