Loose handlebar (gen1)

eJM · 07-27-2008, 03:49 AM

Well, maybe not loose, but it does move some. The shaft is firm, but the handlebar on top moves a little up and down (like a see-saw) and a little twisty (like if you used it like a steering wheel to turn left and right). Doesn't seem stable.

I snapped off the front trim, but there's nothing behind that. Anyone know what I might do to tighten it up? I'm afraid it might break in a hard turn - I use a lot of body-english and pull on the bars when I lean left and right.

Thanks for any help.

Jim

jgbackes · 07-27-2008, 04:25 AM

Actually there is supposed to be a little slack. You can take some out by prying up the key cover and tightening the hex hut there

eJM · 07-27-2008, 04:34 AM

Thanks, Jeff. How much is "a little slack?" Mine moves maybe a half inch - measured from the very end of the handlebar grips. That sound about right?

What would be the best tool to use to pry up the key cover? Is there a spot I should start at?

I appreciate your help.

Jim

DarthSegVator · 07-27-2008, 08:34 AM

Jim,

See the following thread:

http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthr...bar+tightening

I hope this helps.

Here is another one with video:

http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthread.php?t=16384

Watch the video. Jared from Segway of Ohio did a great job on this.

eJM · 07-27-2008, 12:51 PM

That video was perfect. Thank you very much.

Jim

07-27-2008, 03:49 AM	#1
eJM Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: teh Ether Posts: 559	Loose handlebar (gen1) Well, maybe not loose, but it does move some. The shaft is firm, but the handlebar on top moves a little up and down (like a see-saw) and a little twisty (like if you used it like a steering wheel to turn left and right). Doesn't seem stable. I snapped off the front trim, but there's nothing behind that. Anyone know what I might do to tighten it up? I'm afraid it might break in a hard turn - I use a lot of body-english and pull on the bars when I lean left and right. Thanks for any help. Jim

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07-27-2008, 08:34 AM	#4
DarthSegVator Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 688	Handlebar Tightening Jim, See the following thread: http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthr...bar+tightening I hope this helps. Here is another one with video: http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthread.php?t=16384 Watch the video. Jared from Segway of Ohio did a great job on this. Last edited by DarthSegVator; 07-27-2008 at 08:41 AM..

07-27-2008, 04:34 AM	#3
eJM Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: teh Ether Posts: 559	Thanks, Jeff. How much is "a little slack?" Mine moves maybe a half inch - measured from the very end of the handlebar grips. That sound about right? What would be the best tool to use to pry up the key cover? Is there a spot I should start at? I appreciate your help. Jim

07-27-2008, 12:51 PM	#5
eJM Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: teh Ether Posts: 559	That video was perfect. Thank you very much. Jim

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