How to Change the Hook on a C-Bar 1 Kite Harness Spreader Bar (Step-by-Step)
Is the hook on your kite harness C-Bar worn or damaged? Learn how to change the hook on the C-Bar 1 spreader bar with just a Torx T20 screwdriver. This quick tutorial shows you how to remove the old hook, fit the new one, and tighten the screws to the recommended torque so you’re ready to ride.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Why change your C-Bar hook
0:05 Tools and parts you need
0:20 Unscrew the three screws
0:33 Push off the EVA pad and remove the old hook
0:43 Install the new hook
0:56 Check the threads through the foam pad
1:07 Check the threadlocker on the screws
1:27 Screw everything back in
1:46 Tighten to 2.5 Nm
2:04 Ready to ride
🛠️ What you need:
Your C-Bar 1 spreader bar
New replacement hook
Torx T20 screwdriver
Replacement screws (only if the old ones have lost their threadlocker)
💡 Tips:
The two recesses make it easy to place the new hook the right way round.
If you can’t see any threadlocker on the screws, replace them so they don’t loosen while you ride.
Using the recommended 2.5 Nm torque keeps the hook secure without overtightening.
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