How to Install a BMX Stem
Mounting a BMX stem is easy, and we've made it twice as easy with our simple step-by-step video guide to Freestyle BMX stem installation:
- Slide the stem onto the fork and check to see if there's a gap that allows the top cap to compress the stem onto the headset.
- If there's no gap or if the gap is less than 2-3mm, add a spacer between the headset and stem.
- Apply grease to the threads of your top cap and screw it on with an Allen key.
- Align the front wheel and stem with each other and tighten the stem side bolts.
- Tighten the side bolts gradually and alternate between them to make sure they are tightened evenly.
Voilà! Your stem is installed, and you can move on to installing your handlebars!