Gary Fisher 2004 gary fisher bicycles Manual Do Utilizador
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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
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
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Figure 3.1.7 Minimum insertion
mark on stem quill
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
3. Tighten the angle adjusting bolt as shown in
Inspection
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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.
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.