66 MS 461, MS 461-R
9.2.2 Handlebar with Heating
The handlebar on this version is 
equipped with a heating system – 
therefore, the electrical wires have 
to be disconnected as described 
below.
– Troubleshooting, b 13.8.1
– Remove the shroud, b 6.4
– Remove the rewind starter, 
b 8.2
– Remove the ignition module, 
b 7.2
– Remove the throttle rod, b 10.3
– Remove the carburetor, b 12.4
– Remove the lockout lever, 
b 10.2
– Remove the tank housing, 
b 12.9.3
: Pull wire (1) of heater switch (2) 
out of the guides (arrows).
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: Unscrew the nut (1), remove the 
washer and push the heater 
switch (2) out in direction of 
carburetor box.
: Pull the thick black wire (1) out of 
the guide (arrow).
: Pull the grommet (1) off the 
heater switch (2) and disconnect 
wire (3) (connector sleeve).
– Pull the grommet off the wire.
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: Pull the wires out of the guide 
(arrow).
: Push insulating tube (1) of thick 
black wire in direction of 
handlebar heating element and 
separate the pin and socket 
connector.
: Pull off the insulating tube (1).
: Pull the thick black wire (2) in 
direction of handlebar heating 
element and out of grommet (3) 
and protective tube (4).
– Take out all 4 handlebar 
mounting screws, b 9.2
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