KTM Freeride E-XC 2021 - Adjusting the Handlebar Position

12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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12.15 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
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
– Remove the Powerpack HV. ( p. 108)
– Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
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Main work
–
Remove screws
1
. Take off the handlebar clamps.
– Take off the handlebar and hang to the side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
–
Remove screws
2
. Take off the handlebar supports.
– Place the handlebar supports in the required position. Mount
and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, handle-
bar support
M10 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Info
Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
– Position the handlebar.
Info
Make sure the cables and wiring are positioned cor-
rectly.
–
Position the handlebar clamps. Mount screws
1
and tighten
evenly.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Info
Make sure the gap widths are even.
Finishing work
– Install the Powerpack HV. ( p. 109)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 69)