Adjusting The Handlebar - Mongoose R6174 Owner's Manual

4 Adjustments

ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR

WARNING!
• Improper adjustment of the handlebar may result in
damage to the stem post, steering tube and result in loss of
control, serious injury or death. Ensure the minimum
insertion marks on the stem post are not visible above the
top of the headset.
• Failure to properly tighten handlebar components may
result in loss of control, serious injury or death. Always
check the handlebar cannot move and is secured to the
frame before riding the scooter.
Adjusting the Handlebar Height
❶ Turn the front fork to face forward. Figure 4.10
❷ Using a 14 mm open-end wrench loosen the stem binder
bolt.
❸ Adjust the handlebar height until the rider feels they have
control of the scooter and are comfortable.
Important! Be sure the minimum insertion marks do not go
above the top of the headset and are not visible.
❹ Tighten the stem binder bolt. Check the handlebar binder
bolts to be sure they are properly tightened and the
handlebar is clamped in place.
26
Handlebar binder
bolts
Stem post
Headset
Steerer tube
Front fork
facing forward
1
Stem binder bolt
3
2
Minimum
insertion marks
Figure 4.10