Gary Fisher 2004 gary fisher bicycles Manual Do Utilizador

CHAPTER THREE

Inspection, Adjustment & Lubrication

To adjust the height of the adjustable-rise stem in Figure

3.1.1, first change the stem angle, which gives access to

the stem expander bolt.

1. Loosen the stem expander bolt two to three turns.
2. Tap the top of the stem expander bolt with a wood

or plastic-faced mallet to loosen the stem wedge.

3. Adjust the handlebars to the desired height,

but with the minimum insertion line inside the

frame (Figure 3.1.7). A minimum of 23/4 inches

(70 mm) of the stem quill must always remain

in the frame.

4. Tighten as shown in

Inspection

Figure 3.1.7 Minimum insertion
mark on stem quill

This line

must be

hidden

inside the

bike frame

WARNING

Never ride your bicycle with a quill stem raised above the

minimum insertion mark. A quill stem that is positioned too

high can damage the bike and can cause you to lose control

and fall. Make sure the minimum insertion mark (Figure 3.1.7)

is inside the frame.

Handlebars, Bar-ends, and Stem

To change the angle of an adjustable-rise stem

There are two types of these stems: Figure 3.1.1 and Figure

3.1.4.

1. Loosen the angle adjusting bolt(s) until the stem can be

rotated.

2. Position the stem to the desired angle.
3. Tighten the angle adjusting bolt as shown in

Inspection

To change the handlebar height with a quill stem

Adjusting the handlebar height on a direct-connect stem affects the headset

bearing adjustment. This procedure requires special tools and

training so this should only be done by your Gary Fisher dealer.

Lubrication

Once a year

lubricate the stem.

Note: Lubricating a direct-connect stem requires adjustment of the
headset bearings, so should only be done by your Gary Fisher dealer.

To lubricate a quill stem

1. Follow the instructions

To change the handlebar height with

a quill stem

, and remove the stem from the frame.

2. Wipe any old grease off the stem, and clean it.