MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 53
11.34Installing the start number plate (XC‑W/XC)
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– Position the start number plate. Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Info
Ensure that the holding lugs engage in the fender.
– Position the brake line. Put on the clamp and mount and tighten screw .
11.35Handlebar position
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On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes a distance of apart.
Hole distance A 15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of from the center.
Hole distance B 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar can be mounted in four different positions. In this way, the handlebar
can be mounted in the position that is most comfortable for the rider.
11.36Adjusting the handlebar position x
Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
– If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
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– Remove the four screws . Remove the handlebar clamp. Remove the handlebar
and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
– Remove the two screws . Remove the handlebar support.
– Place the handlebar support in the required position. Mount and tighten the two
screws .
Guideline
Screw, handlebar 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 cables and wiring are positioned correctly.
– Position the handlebar clamp. Mount and evenly tighten the four screws .
Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)