Instructions / Assembly

HANDLEBAR AND STEM INSTALLATION
ADJUSTABLE STEM
1. Remove plastic packaging covering the expander wedge. Loosen the stem expander bolt,
if necessary, so the wedge nut is in line with the stem body. See illustration.
2. Insert the stem into the head tube past the minimum insertion line indicated on the stem.
WARNING: THE HANDLEBAR STEM MUST BE INSERTED INTO THE
HEAD TUBE UNTIL THE MINIMUM INSERTION LINE INDICATED ON
THE STEM IS COMPLETELY COVERED.
3. Face the handlebar stem forward directly in line with the front wheel. Make sure the
fork is in the correct position (facing forward) before tightening the expander bolt.
See illustration on this page.
4. Tighten the expander bolt securely (turning in a clockwise direction). Recommended
torque is 20 ft.. lbs.
5. STEM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT. The stem angle can be adjusted from 90 to 145 degree
angle. The adjustment screw is located UNDER the stem extension. You will need a
6mm Allen Wrench. Loosen the 6mm Allen Screw. (DO NOT remove the screw. Loosen
it only enough to allow angle adjustment.) Adjust to the desired angle and tighten bolt
securely. Check the stem for tightness before riding.
WARNING: THE ASSEMBLER IS CAUTIONED AGAINST THE DANGER
OF DAMAGING THE HANDLEBAR STEM ASSEMBLY AND POSSIBLE
INJURY TO THE RIDER IN OVERTIGHTENING THE EXPANDER BOLT
AND EXPANDER WEDGE.
HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION
1. Loosen the stem clamp bolt.
2. Insert the handlebar into the stem.
3. Tighten the stem clamp bolt securely.
4. Check the handlebar for tightness. If you can move it forward or backward, the clamp
bolt is not tight enough.
5. Check steering by straddling the front wheel and trying to turn the handlebar. If you
can turn the handlebar without turning the front wheel. The stem is too loose. Align the
handlebar with the front wheel. Retighten the expander bolt (clockwise).
Recommended torque is 15 ft.. lbs
Angle Adjustment Screw (6mm)
20