Installation Instructions for recalled "ZB" brackets for "Carbon X"™

Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to install these replacement ZB brackets. We have also included an additional copy of the original instructions for the installation and use of the product which you should read before use and keep for further reference. Proper installation of the ZB brackets is required for compliance with Profile Design's warranty policy. If you do not feel that you can make this replacement of the ZB brackets please seek the assistance of your Local Profile Design dealer by logging on to www.profile-design.com and using "dealer search" or by calling Profile Design's Recall Hotline below.

Tools & materials required: 4mm & 5mm Allen "hex" wrenches (not supplied).

  1. Note the current position of your old mounted ZB brackets (items 9 and 10 in the diagram below). (The curved ZB bracket arms are initially setup to "Z" back toward the rider. If a more forward position is desired, switch the right and left ZB bracket assemblies and they will now "Z" forward.)
    2. Remove the left and right ZB bracket (items 9 and 10 in the diagram below) using a 5mm Allen wrench. Save the four M6x50 socket cap bolts. (Item 6 in the diagram below).
  2. Remove both left and right arm pads (items 13 and 14 in the diagram below) by hand. They are attached with Velcro.
  3. Remove both left and right arm troughs (Items 11 and 12 in the diagram below) from the old ZB brackets using a 4mm Allen wrench. There are two bolts per arm trough. (Items 18 and 19 in the diagram below) Save all these old parts except for the old ZB brackets themselves (items 9 and 10 in the diagram below). Destroy and dispose of the old ZB brackets.
  4. Reinstall the left and right arm troughs from the old ZB brackets onto the new brackets (using your original position) using a 4mm Allen wrench. Use whatever riser posts (item 20 in the diagram below) you may have had installed previously. Also use the F-18 washers (item 17 in the diagram below). Evenly tighten the four M5x25 socket cap bolts (Items 18 and 19 in the diagram below) per the original instructions.
  5. Reinstall the new welded ZB brackets into the same position as your old ZB brackets. Make sure the armrest troughs and pads are pointed in the forward direction as in the diagram below. The ZB brackets screw into the bottom bracket (item 3 in the diagram below) which holds the aerobar extensions (items 1 and 2 in the diagram below). Use the original four M6x50 socket cap bolts from the old ZB brackets. (Item 6 in the diagram below).
  6. Make sure you use grease to cover the threads of the 4 bolts before installing them. Evenly tighten the four M6x50 socket cap bolts (Items 6 in the diagram below) per the original instructions with a 5 mm Allen wrench.
  7. Recheck all bolts before riding and periodically to insure they remain tightened per the original instructions.