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Re: How to remove steering bar?

Thanks to Andy!
I could remove it now. It used a metal bar from an old printer which
fits into the bolt hole (see
http://www.cypax.net/projects/c5/images/stbar_remove_800.jpg
<http://www.cypax.net/projects/c5/images/stbar_remove_800.jpg> ).

- Phil


--- In the-C5-club@yahoogroups.com, "partonap" <partonap@...> wrote:
>
> --- In the-C5-club@yahoogroups.com, "cypax_net" <philbank@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all
> >
> > I successfully removed the pedals from my C5 and all other
connections between body and frame - except for the steering bar.
> > I removed the long screw that holds it. As seen on
http://www.camp0s.com/Smart/c5/blog/rust/rust.php it should now be
easily to unplug.
> > But it doesn't move. I also tried rust remover - with no success.
> >
> > Do you have some advice for me?
> >
> > Thanks
> > - Phil
> >
> Hi Phil,
>
> Same principle as a handlebar stem on a bike.
>
> Replace the bolt and start tightening it by turning clockwise. When
you feel that it has started to screw into the thread in the stem hit it
downwards with a hammer. It should now release the stem. You may want to
use a piece of wood so as not to damage the bolt head.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Andy.
>




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