HANDLEBAR
4-44
EAS22860
REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Handlebar grip “1”
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the left handlebar grip, and gradually push
the grip off the handlebar.
EAS22880
CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Check:
• Handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13690
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
EAS22930
INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Install:
• Lower handlebar holders “1”
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the nuts “2”.
3. Install:
• Handlebar “1”
• Upper handlebar holders “2”
CAUTION:
ECA14250
• First, tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder, and then on the rear
side.
• Turn the handlebar all the way to the left
and right. If there is any contact with the
fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.
NOTE:
• The upper handlebar holders should be in-
stalled with the punch marks “a” facing for-
ward.
• Align the match mark “b” on the handlebar with
the upper surface of the lower handlebar hold-
er.
4. Tighten:
• Lower handlebar holder nuts
5. Install:
• Handlebar grip “1”
• Grip end “2”
T
R
.
.
Upper handlebar holder bolt
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg, 14 ft·lb)
T
R
.
.
Lower handlebar holder nut
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
1
2
2
1
a
b