HANDLEBAR
4-45
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 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:
• Handlebar “1”
• Front handlebar holders “2”
CAUTION:
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• First, tighten the bolts on the lower side of
the front handlebar holder, and then on the
upper 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:
Align the punch mark “a” on the handlebar with
the match mark “b” on the rear handlebar holder.
3. Install:
• Clutch lever “1”
• Clutch cable “2”
NOTE:
Align the mating surfaces of the clutch lever with
the punch mark “a” on the handlebar.
4. Install:
• Left handlebar switch “1”
NOTE:
Align the mating surfaces of the left handlebar
switch with the punch mark “a” on the handlebar.
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Front handlebar holder bolt
28 Nm (2.8 m·kg, 20 ft·lb)
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Clutch lever bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg, 5.1 ft·lb)
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1
a
b
1
2
a
a
1