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Title: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: brass monkey! on October 19, 2010, 09:05 PM
I am totally NEW to NEW SCHOOL Set Ups,

I've got a Profile Clamp On Stem, exactly like this one in the link..., with the pinch bolts,

http://www.vitalbmx.com/product/guide/Stems,18/Profile/ClampOn-Stem,154

However it is VERY tight getting it over the Fork steerer tube? The forks are un-threaded 1 & 1/8th inch Pre-Fuji LG's

I thought it would just slide over, tighten the bolts and hey presto, but am I either supposed to bang it on with a mallet, use a special tool or try to pull it apart somehow? The stem was 'used' but mint, so it may need prising apart to get it on the forks?

Help before I make a hash of this... ;)

Thanks
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: kuwahero on October 19, 2010, 09:11 PM
might be easier to fit if you temp fit the bars to it first. I've had a few profile stems and they have been tight.

I fitted the bars. tapped the stem onto the forks with a rubber mallet and then just moved the bars side to side until it worked its way down.

did you buy it on bmxtalk the other day.
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: Gary72 on October 19, 2010, 09:12 PM
If the bolt is long enough, Put it in from the threaded side with a 5p or 10p in the slit. Tighten the bolt onto the coin just enough to push the stem slightly open.Allowing the stem to be pushed on.
Hope that makes sense, If not PM me your number and I'll give you a call and try and talk you through it.
Gary
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: brass monkey! on October 19, 2010, 09:16 PM
might be easier to fit if you temp fit the bars to it first. I've had a few profile stems and they have been tight.

I fitted the bars. tapped the stem onto the forks with a rubber mallet and then just moved the bars side to side until it worked its way down.

did you buy it on bmxtalk the other day.

I bought it from ebay about 8 months ago, it's an XL...

cheers for the advice though  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: brass monkey! on October 19, 2010, 09:18 PM
If the bolt is long enough, Put it in from the threaded side with a 5p or 10p in the slit. Tighten the bolt onto the coin just enough to push the stem slightly open.Allowing the stem to be pushed on.
Hope that makes sense, If not PM me your number and I'll give you a call and try and talk you through it.
Gary

Thanks Gary :)

had to re-read what you said, but i understand what you mean, so good call.. will give that one a try

cheers  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: kuwahero on October 19, 2010, 09:20 PM
no worries. I sold one a few days ago on bmxtalk which got me wondering. :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: Dingobmxer on October 19, 2010, 09:25 PM
It doesnt help that sometimes the chrome on LG forks is a bit thick too

Dingo
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: brass monkey! on October 19, 2010, 09:30 PM
It doesnt help that sometimes the chrome on LG forks is a bit thick too

Dingo

bit like me when it comes to NS  ;D
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: popedante on October 20, 2010, 04:43 PM
had the same problem with a crupi stem , rubber mallet and the jobs a good'un     :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: NS PROFILE STEM HELP - PLEASE !
Post by: brass monkey! on October 23, 2010, 10:24 AM
Wow... Matt on NS  :shocked:

Bru  :daumenhoch:

more NS Retro Bru  ;)


Tried Gary's 'coin trick' and it worked a treat  8)

thanks y'all
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