Folding Bikes - Adjusting frame and handlebar tightness

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ago.homer
04-25-12, 02:58 AM
Hello,
I'm Italian so I hope you'll clearly understand my technical question.
I just bought a Jetstream P8 from internet, the bike is supercool. Only a couple of minor issues: the frame foldability is too tight, I'm talking about the pivot where the frame folds around, and NOT the hinge to secure the frame in riding position. Is it a grease issue? there's a "grease flow" system there, two small holes to spray grease inside.
On the other side, the handlebar is too loose when CLOSED, it means it swings in and out causing damage to the frame when I carry the bike.
The service manual is only showing how to tighten the hinges, but not the power I need to close and open them.
Thank you


jur
04-25-12, 04:52 AM
There is no adjustment to get frame loose. You have to use thin oil on the hinge pin. Look under. Put a drop of very thin oil and operate the hinge many times to allow oil to penetrate.

Good luck!

ago.homer
04-25-12, 04:56 AM
There is no adjustment to get frame loose. You have to use thin oil on the hinge pin. Look under. Put a drop of very thin oil and operate the hinge many times to allow oil to penetrate.

Good luck!

same thing for the handlebar?
thank you!


jur
04-25-12, 08:49 PM
Same on the handlebar, no adjustment on hinge looseness. I can only think of Velcro to fasten the handlebar. Perhaps some of those Velcro dots in correct places to lock the handlebar in place when folded.

badmother
04-26-12, 01:30 AM
There is no magnets on the Jetstream to keep it in place when folded?

ago.homer
04-26-12, 07:20 AM
There is no magnets on the Jetstream to keep it in place when folded?

unfortunately not, but they can be adapted: I think I'll do this mod.