Why Is My Clamp Not Holding?Updated 20 hours ago

If your bars keep slipping — even after tightening the clamp — something isn’t quite right. Let’s fix it so your ride stays locked in 🔐🛴

🧲 What Does the Clamp Do?

The clamp holds your handlebars tightly to the fork or compression system. It’s a critical part of your scooter’s stability — especially for tricks and landings.

If your clamp isn’t holding properly, your bars may:

• Twist during use

• Feel loose even after tightening

• Slip when landing or turning

🔍 Step-by-Step Fix Guide

✅ Step 1: Check for the Basics

• Are the clamp bolts tightened evenly?

• Are you using the correct clamp size for your bars (standard or oversized)?

• Are you using a high-quality clamp (2-bolt or 4-bolt)?

💡 If your clamp is too big or small for your bar, it won’t hold no matter how much you tighten it.

🧩 Step 2: Confirm Bar Compatibility

✅ Check your clamp — does it include a shim to fit different bar sizes?

🔧 Step 3: Clamp Tightening Technique

• Always loosen all bolts slightly before tightening

• Tighten bolts evenly using an X-pattern (top left > bottom right > top right > bottom left)

• Use a quality 5 mm or 6 mm Allen key

• Don’t overtighten — just enough to feel firm and even

⚠️ Stripped or worn threads can also cause clamps to fail. If your bolts spin endlessly, it may be time for a new clamp.

🧼 Step 4: Clean the Contact Area

Sometimes the bar slips because of dirt, grease, or paint.

Do this:

• Remove bars and clamp

• Clean inside the clamp and the outside of the bars with rubbing alcohol

• Dry thoroughly before reinstalling

✅ Clamp Fix Checklist

•  Clamp is correct size for the bar

•  Bolts tightened evenly in X-pattern

•  Clean contact surfaces

•  Bar has no slit if using SCS

•  No stripped or damaged bolt threads

💬 Still having issues?

We’re here to help. Tell us your scooter setup and we’ll walk you through it!

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