KTM F8101S5 User Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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10.17 Adjusting the handlebar position
Warning
Danger of accidents A repaired handlebar poses a safety risk.
If the handlebar is bent or straightened, the material becomes fatigued. The handlebar may break as a
result.
– Change the handlebar if the handlebar is damaged or bent.
Preparatory work
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
H01189-10
Main work
–
Remove screws
1
. Remove the handlebar clamp. Remove the
handlebar and lay it to one side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
–
Remove screws
2
. Take off handlebar supports
3
.
–
Position rubber bushings
4
and push through nuts
5
from
below.
– Place the handlebar supports in the required position.
Info
The handlebar supports are longer and higher on one
side.
Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
–
Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, handle-
bar support
M10 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the handlebar.
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Make sure the cables and wiring are positioned cor-
rectly.
– Position the handlebar clamp.
–
Mount screws
1
but do not tighten yet.
–
First bolt the handlebar clamp with screws
1
onto the longer,
higher side of the handlebar supports so that both parts touch.
–
Tighten screws
1
evenly.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Mount the handlebar cushion.

KTM F8101S5 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	F8101S5
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English