Accessory Bar Installation

[SegNerd]

I recently decided to replace my handlebar and accessory bar since they were getting worn. I got the parts online, but taking it apart and putting it back together was a lot harder than I expected.

Am I missing something, or is the design of the Accessory Bar just not very elegant? Since I was only using parts from INC, I thought it would just all fit together easily, but to get the Accessory Bar to fit and still leave enough room for the handlebar to attach to the LeanSteer required a ton of stretching/pushing/praying.

I did finally get it back together, but the handlebar is a little loose - as in, you can rotate it very easily, but I don't think it is in danger of falling off. I've tried to tighten it further but it's almost impossible.

Did I do something wrong here?

Thank you.

[PeteInLongBeach]

I don't understand how the handlebar / accessory bar could "wear" to the point of needing replacements, but that doesn't answer your issue.

The accessory bar clamps should have nothing to do with the handlebar clamp, and there should be extraordinary effort required for these simple assemblies. The handlebar should be clamped onto the leansteer frame first, not last. So, start over by removing both of them...

Then, re-install the handlebar first. When tightening the handlebar clamp, make sure you maintain the gaps top and bottom in relation to the leansteer frame, and tighten the screws evenly a bit at a time until both are tight and the gaps top & bottom are even. The handlebar should be tight and secure at this point.

Now, re-install the accessory bar using the same technique for each of its clamps, maintaining the gaps on the top and bottom of each clamp. The bar should now be tight and secure on the handlebar. Make sure the accessory bar clamps are assembled onto the bar with the correct orientation shown:

http://www.segway.com/downloads/pdfs/Accessory_Bar.pdf

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/...jpg?1248748592

If you are unsure about reassembly, or about judging the proper torque on the screws and do not have a suitable torque wrench, take it to a mechanic who is able to do it.

[KSagal]

Originally Posted by SegNerd

I recently decided to replace my handlebar and accessory bar since they were getting worn. I got the parts online, but taking it apart and putting it back together was a lot harder than I expected.

Am I missing something, or is the design of the Accessory Bar just not very elegant? Since I was only using parts from INC, I thought it would just all fit together easily, but to get the Accessory Bar to fit and still leave enough room for the handlebar to attach to the LeanSteer required a ton of stretching/pushing/praying.

I did finally get it back together, but the handlebar is a little loose - as in, you can rotate it very easily, but I don't think it is in danger of falling off. I've tried to tighten it further but it's almost impossible.

Did I do something wrong here?

Thank you.

I can see how the handle bar may be worn, but moreso the grips, which can be replaced instead of the whole handlebar.

Mine has a few small screws that hold the clamp in place that holds the handlebar. The bits of this clamp have to be parallel, or one screw will hold it at enough of an angle to prevent the others from clamping on the bar.

If you got the handlebar from Inc, it is not likely to be too thin a metal bar. If you got it from somewhere else, it may be too thin to be clamped.

My accessory bar has its own clamps at either end also held with small screws.

I agree, first you should remove both, then carefully re-install the handlebar, but be very careful to tighten them sequentially a little at a time, to keep the clamp proper. Then add the accessory bar, and I do recall it was a bit snug at first, but it will fit.

Good luck.

[SegNerd]

Yes, it was the grips that were worn. I did try to find replacement grips by themselves, but I couldn't find any. I realize now that that would've been better, but it's a little late for that.

All the parts are official INC parts, and I did read the instructions multiple times.

Maybe I didn't explain the problem very well, but I did some readjustments and it is looking better now. Thank you.

[PeteInLongBeach]

Wow, I'm shocked that the rubber grips are not available without the handlebar. That's just ridiculous, especially at $57!

http://www.glide4less.com/product/i2...with-grips-kit

If this is indeed the only factory alternative, I would just go with some model of Ergon grips (they are actually more secure with positive clamping and last forever). One example:

https://ergonbike.wordpress.com/2009...et-the-segway/

Cheaper than $57 too :

http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gp1

http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/ge1black

[jrwilcox]

I have used regular bike grips for years. The last much longer and have many different options if you look at a good bike shop.

[SegNerd]

For future reference, is there any particular method/strategy/equipment used to replace the grips? They seem to be attached pretty firmly.

[jgbackes]

Originally Posted by SegNerd

For future reference, is there any particular method/strategy/equipment used to replace the grips? They seem to be attached pretty firmly.

The key is to not try to pull them from the ends, but to push from the center out. Much easier.

Go to your local bike store and purchase a pair of "Ergon GP1 Bike Grips". I got mine at REI.

jeff

[Gihgehls]

Just like one of these

[PeteInLongBeach]

Originally Posted by jgbackes

The key is to not try to pull them from the ends, but to push from the center out. Much easier.

Also, heat them up with a hair dryer, then you should be able to twist / push them off.