Multi Positional Handlebar Stem; Benefits Of The Multi Positional Stem - Quest 88 Trikes User Manual

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Multi Positional Handlebar Stem

This is a handlebar stem which gives greater adjustment, providing a more accurate trike set up.
The stem is angle adjustable and has a greater height range than a standard handlebar stem. It can be
retro fitted and used with Quest 88 single and twin grip handlebars. The twin grip handlebars require
reducer sleeves to be fitted between them and the stem in order for them to be locked in position firmly.
Before retro fitting a Flexistem, remove the original handlebar stem. Undo the brake lever completely.
Loosen the bolts which control the angle of the handlebar and take the handlebar out of the stem.
NB: With single grip handlebars on Colt and Panther trikes, one handgrip will need to be removed
in order to slide the handlebar out of the stem.
To remove the old stem from the trike frame, undo the bolt which controls handlebar height (see earlier
instructions) and slide the stem out of the trike frame.
Fit the Flexistem into the frame and temporarily fix its height by
tightening the height adjustment bolt.
Remove the locking boss from the end of the Flexistem, position the
handlebar in the groove (fitting reducer sleeves where necessary)
and replace the locking boss. Adjust the handlebars to the desired
angle and fully tighten the bolts which hold the locking boss in place.
The bolts which hold the locking boss in place must be loosened in
order to adjust handlebar angle.
Re-fit the brake lever to the handlebars and check the brake's power.
Adjust the brake as necessary as per the procedure described later
in these instructions.
Once the handlebars have been fitted, they should be set up to
provide an effective position for the user as described earlier in
these instructions.

Benefits of the Multi Positional Stem

Adjustments can be made to;
1) Handlebar height, by undoing the vertical bolt going through
the handlebar stem.
2) Handlebar angle, by undoing the bolts holding the locking boss
in place.
3) Stem angle, by undoing the bolt on the underside of the stem
(see diagram and description on next page).
4) Reversing stem in order to bring handlebars even closer to rider.
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