When riding a motorcycle or even a bike, it is necessary to angle the position of the one driving into a comfortable posture. This is possible to obtain once the bagger handlebars are adjusted high enough. Positioning the handlebars too low that it should be may cause discomfort when riding the bike. There is nothing to worry about though because there is an easy way of adjusting it as long as a rider is guided on what are the steps that needs to be done.
To start off, riders must know whether the current handlebars are threaded or thread less because these two has different means of adjusting procedures. For thread less types, begin with finding the spacers below and above the handlebar stem. If there are no spacers seen then most likely it is a threaded type.
To start adjusting the thread less one, begin by loosening up all the screws found at back parts of handlebars. This are all at the back and may commonly be called as pinch bolts as well. Either hex key or Allen wrench may be used on the process so long as it fits the screws so it can be removed. After unscrewing everything, proceed to removing of top cap.
Insert neither wrench nor hex key into the bolt at the top then turn it, so that in a counterclockwise motion. Once that is successfully removed, it is time to have the spacers slide off then set it aside along with the bolts. Remove the handlebars off the bike then set it aside too.
Add more spacers on the stem of the bike to position it way higher than it was before. After adding enough of it and feeling like the height is enough to feel comfortable when riding, everything can be installed back to the bicycle like it normally was. Make sure to tighten the grip of all bolts to prevent unnecessary motions that may cause unbalancing when taking a ride.
If threaded type is the one that is owned then basically a rider has the longer stems that are fitted in the bike frame. This one has no spacers at all but has one bolt attached at the back part of it. On the other hand, it may also be a plastic ring that are attached on same back area.
Then measure the distance between the top of stem until the bike frame. Take note of exact measurement and set that aside. This will help the rider in reverting back the old positioning once the adjustment done was not successful or does not feel comfortable at all.
Then proceed to loosening of the screw on top with still an Allen wrench. Do this in a counterclockwise motion about four to five times till it completely loosens up. Move it freely whether up or down depends on how high or low a person wants the handlebars should be.
Look for markings when adjusting its height because it usually is the basis of how a handlebar could only go. Adjusting it way higher than that can lead to danger once riding it. After all are set, finish everything by tightening all the screws.
To start off, riders must know whether the current handlebars are threaded or thread less because these two has different means of adjusting procedures. For thread less types, begin with finding the spacers below and above the handlebar stem. If there are no spacers seen then most likely it is a threaded type.
To start adjusting the thread less one, begin by loosening up all the screws found at back parts of handlebars. This are all at the back and may commonly be called as pinch bolts as well. Either hex key or Allen wrench may be used on the process so long as it fits the screws so it can be removed. After unscrewing everything, proceed to removing of top cap.
Insert neither wrench nor hex key into the bolt at the top then turn it, so that in a counterclockwise motion. Once that is successfully removed, it is time to have the spacers slide off then set it aside along with the bolts. Remove the handlebars off the bike then set it aside too.
Add more spacers on the stem of the bike to position it way higher than it was before. After adding enough of it and feeling like the height is enough to feel comfortable when riding, everything can be installed back to the bicycle like it normally was. Make sure to tighten the grip of all bolts to prevent unnecessary motions that may cause unbalancing when taking a ride.
If threaded type is the one that is owned then basically a rider has the longer stems that are fitted in the bike frame. This one has no spacers at all but has one bolt attached at the back part of it. On the other hand, it may also be a plastic ring that are attached on same back area.
Then measure the distance between the top of stem until the bike frame. Take note of exact measurement and set that aside. This will help the rider in reverting back the old positioning once the adjustment done was not successful or does not feel comfortable at all.
Then proceed to loosening of the screw on top with still an Allen wrench. Do this in a counterclockwise motion about four to five times till it completely loosens up. Move it freely whether up or down depends on how high or low a person wants the handlebars should be.
Look for markings when adjusting its height because it usually is the basis of how a handlebar could only go. Adjusting it way higher than that can lead to danger once riding it. After all are set, finish everything by tightening all the screws.
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