10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 31
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Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
10.14 Handlebar position
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On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of A to each other.
Hole distance A 15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of B from the center.
Hole distance B 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar can be mounted in four different positions. In this way, the handlebar
can be mounted in the position that is most comfortable for the rider.
10.15 Adjusting the handlebar position x
Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
– If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
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– Remove the four screws 1. Remove the handlebar clamp. Remove the handlebar
and lay it to one side.
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Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
– Remove the two screws 2. Remove the handlebar support.
– Place the handlebar support in the required position. Fit and tighten the two
screws 2.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar support M10 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the handlebar.
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Make sure cables and wiring are positioned correctly.
– Position the handlebar clamps. Fit and evenly tighten the four screws 1.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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Make sure the gap width is even.