My alignment on my ET4 is pretty off (about 1030ish). I'm hoping this is a pretty easy fix, and I assume it involves removing parts of the headset.
Advice/help is appreciated, pictures of the process even better!
Thanks all.
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My alignment on my ET4 is pretty off (about 1030ish). I'm hoping this is a pretty easy fix, and I assume it involves removing parts of the headset.
Advice/help is appreciated, pictures of the process even better! Thanks all. |
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Nope. Not that hard. Just grasp your front wheel firmly between your legs and you should be able to turn your handlebars straight. It won't be real easy, but it can be done. You really shouldn't have to take anything apart.
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Sounds like the same thing i did as a kid with my BMX bike..
This won't loosen it further or make it wobbly etc? Thanks fyi! danny*h wrote: Nope. Not that hard. Just grasp your front wheel firmly between your legs and you should be able to turn your handlebars straight. It won't be real easy, but it can be done. You really shouldn't have to take anything apart. |
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xchrischassex wrote: Sounds like the same thing i did as a kid with my BMX bike.. This won't loosen it further or make it wobbly etc? Thanks fyi! |
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stinkyjones wrote: Even easier, while sitting on it, you can turn it to full lock, and then apply pressure. |
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xchrischassex wrote: stinkyjones wrote: Even easier, while sitting on it, you can turn it to full lock, and then apply pressure. If the bars are say, skewed to the right, turn the bars all the way to the left, then apply pressure to the right grip until you get it where you want it. Make sense? I find it easier to do this than the leg method. |
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stinkyjones wrote: xchrischassex wrote: stinkyjones wrote: Even easier, while sitting on it, you can turn it to full lock, and then apply pressure. If the bars are say, skewed to the right, turn the bars all the way to the left, then apply pressure to the right grip until you get it where you want it. Make sense? I find it easier to do this than the leg method. Bob |
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BVBob wrote: stinkyjones wrote: xchrischassex wrote: stinkyjones wrote: Even easier, while sitting on it, you can turn it to full lock, and then apply pressure. If the bars are say, skewed to the right, turn the bars all the way to the left, then apply pressure to the right grip until you get it where you want it. Make sense? I find it easier to do this than the leg method. Bob YMMV. I obviously am not taking responsibility for any damage. |
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stinkyjones wrote: BVBob wrote: stinkyjones wrote: xchrischassex wrote: stinkyjones wrote: Even easier, while sitting on it, you can turn it to full lock, and then apply pressure. If the bars are say, skewed to the right, turn the bars all the way to the left, then apply pressure to the right grip until you get it where you want it. Make sense? I find it easier to do this than the leg method. Bob YMMV. I obviously am not taking responsibility for any damage. |
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stinkyjones wrote: xchrischassex wrote: stinkyjones wrote: Even easier, while sitting on it, you can turn it to full lock, and then apply pressure. If the bars are say, skewed to the right, turn the bars all the way to the left, then apply pressure to the right grip until you get it where you want it. Make sense? I find it easier to do this than the leg method. I've re-adjusted both ways, and this way, sitting on the bike, is far easier in my opinion. |
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