TIME's stem cap removal. How**********
08-20-10, 07:49 PM
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TIME's stem cap removal. How**********
OK, so I am trying to pack my bike for a trip and I can't get the darn cap off the stem to get the stem out. Yes, I did loosened up the stem already and tried to pry the cap off, but it is not coming out easily. I don't want to force it in case it just "doesn't pop out".
Anyone has any ideas how this things comes off??
I looked in the TIME's website and their manual, but there is nothing there that I can see to go by. Need help with this ASAP.
Anyone has any ideas how this things comes off??
I looked in the TIME's website and their manual, but there is nothing there that I can see to go by. Need help with this ASAP.
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08-20-10, 08:23 PM
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Just checking, did you remove the bolt in the center of the cap?
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08-20-10, 08:37 PM
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No center bolt. That would have been too easy.
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08-20-10, 09:01 PM
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Time uses a different system than the standard top cap and bolt. Here's a link to the manual. (it's a big file) The info on the stem and fork is near the bottom (page 48)
Hope it helps
Hope it helps
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08-20-10, 09:36 PM
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Thanks for the link. I had looked at that already. It seems from that manual that it simply slips in and out when the stem is loose, but this one is tight as a mofo. Luckily, I was able to fit the bike on the case without taking the stem off by simply taking the bars off. Thanks anyway. I do appreciate the help.
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08-20-10, 10:24 PM
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Time uses a different system than the standard top cap and bolt. Here's a link to the manual. (it's a big file) The info on the stem and fork is near the bottom (page 48)
Hope it helps
Hope it helps
08-20-10, 10:53 PM
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I installed one of these recently, so I can confirm that it does just slip right in there quite easily. Instead of using the headset adjustment to push it out a bit, I would think that a little wiggling of the stem (after the bolts are loose) would be able to push it up a little, which would then allow you to get underneath to pry it off easily.
