In this article, we will go over how to install the bars on your Portola and properly adjust your headset

Step 1- Remove the top cap

• While the bike is resting on the kickstand
• Remove the top cap with a 5mm allen wrench
  
  
  
  

  Step 2- Remove shipping spacers
  
  

• You will need to remove the silver spacer as shown below
• If your model has the black spacer shown please remove it also
• Both can be thrown away and are not needed
  
  

  
  Step 3- Install the bars
  
  

• Install the bars onto the fork as shown
• make sure there are no twists on the cables and the levers face forward
   
  
  

  Step 4- Unlock bars
  
  

• Push the silver button
  
  
  
  
• While holding the silver button in fold the lock lever out
  
  
  
  
• Then press the oval safet button and fold the bars down
  
  
  Note: Ensure the fork is centered in the frame as shown
  
  

Step 5- Top cap

• Install the top cap you removed in Step 1 and tighten it to 5-7Nm to set the preload on the headset bearings.
  
  

  Note: This bolt does not keep the bars from turning independently of the front wheel. Over-tightening it will cause damage to the fork and is not covered under warranty.
  
  

  
  

Step 6- Positioning of bars

• Flip the bars back up into place and lock in position by flipping the lever up. Make sure the Silver knob pops out
  
  
  
  
• Once the bars are locked upright  straddle the bike as shown
• Rotate the bars back and forth till they are in line with the front tire
  
  
  
  
• Tighten the two opposing bolts alternatively as shown
  
  
  
  

   Step 7- Test
  
  

• Test to make sure the bars are secure and your headset is set properly by holding the left brake and rocking the bars forward and backward as shown
  
  
  
  
• If you feel any movement go back and repeat steps 4-7 paying close attention to making sure the fork is properly seated in the frame and there are no gaps.