10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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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.
Info
The handlebar can be mounted rigidly or on a rubber bearing.
Preparatory work
– Take off the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
–
Remove screws
1
. Take off handlebar clamp
2
. Take off
the handlebar and lay it to one side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables or lines.
–
Remove screws
7
and bushing
6
. Take off handlebar sup-
port
3
.
Adjusting the handlebar position with the handlebar clamp in the rubber
bearing
–
Position the rubber bushings
4
and
5
.
– Place the handlebar support in the required position.
Info
The handlebar support is longer and higher on one
side.
–
Mount and tighten the screws
7
with bushing
6
.
Guideline
Screw, handle-
bar support
M10 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the handlebar.
Info
Make sure the cables and wiring are positioned cor-
rectly.
–
Position handlebar clamp
2
.
–
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)
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