Schwinn Airdyne, AD6, Noises from the Pivot Arm and Handlebar Connection

The pivot arm and handlebar/footpeg connection is another pivot point of the Schwinn Airdyne AD6 that can cause noise.

Follow along for details on troubleshooting noises from the pivot arm and handlebar connection of your Schwinn Airdyne AD6.

Tools Needed:

• 14mm Socket and Wrench
• Phillips Screwdriver
• 4mm Hex Wrench
• 6mm Hex Wrench

Troubleshooting Noises from the Pivot Arm and Handlebar Connection:

1. You will want to expose the connection of the handlebar and the pivot arm to troubleshoot the noise. To do this, click here to read about the pivot arm replacement. You will want to follow the steps to the point that you are disconnecting the handlebar from the pivot arm. That is step 4 of the process.
2. Instead of removing the two screws from the foot peg, you will tighten them. You will tighten them as much as possible without stripping them.
3. Test for the noise. If the noise continues, repeat the previous steps on the opposite side.
4. If the noise still exists, replace the pivot arms with the left and right handlebars.
5. Did you replace the pivot arms, and left and right handlebars, and do you still have noise? Other possible causes for the noise are the connector arm and pivot arm connection or the pivot arm bushings/bearings.
   Click here to read more about noises from the connector arm and pivot arm connection.
   Click here to learn about noises from the pivot arm bushings or bearings.