Bmx Handlebars Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

Note that if you just need to adjust the bars, you can loosen but not remove the bolts as shown in Step 2. Then pick back up at Step 7 to seat and tighten your bars in place.

When tightening stem bolts, be sure to tighten in an “X” pattern in order to avoid uneven tension.

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Step 1

              BMX Handlebars

Locate the stem of the bike connecting the handlebars to the steerer tube of the fork.

Locate the stem of the bike connecting the handlebars to the steerer tube of the fork.

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Step 2

Remove the four bolts from the face of stem with a 6mm Allen key.
BMX bolts typically use a 6mm standard, but some equipment may differ.

Remove the four bolts from the face of stem with a 6mm Allen key.

BMX bolts typically use a 6mm standard, but some equipment may differ.

Step 3

Remove the faceplate of the stem.

Remove the faceplate of the stem.

Step 4

Remove the old handlebars.
Place the new bars in the curved area of the stem where the old bars were located.

Remove the old handlebars.

Place the new bars in the curved area of the stem where the old bars were located.

Step 5

Place the faceplate of the stem back on and align the screw holes.

Place the faceplate of the stem back on and align the screw holes.

Step 6

Insert the four screws back into the stem and tighten them half way with the 6mm Allen wrench.

Insert the four screws back into the stem and tighten them half way with the 6mm Allen wrench.

Step 7

Align your handlebars so they are straight, balanced, and to your liking.
Tighten the bolts in an “X” pattern a half turn at a time.

Align your handlebars so they are straight, balanced, and to your liking.

Tighten the bolts in an “X” pattern a half turn at a time.

Step 8

Pull up on your handlebars and make sure they are tight enough that they do not move.

Pull up on your handlebars and make sure they are tight enough that they do not move.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in order.

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