11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 50
M00993-10
(200 XC‑W US, 250 XC‑W US, 300 EXC BR, 300 XC‑W US)
On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of
to each other.
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 handle-
bar can be mounted in the position that is most comfortable for the rider.
11.16 Adjusting the handlebar position
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.
M00987-11
(EXC EU, EXC Six Days, EXC EU/AU, Six Days)
–
Remove screws
. Take off the handlebar clamps. Remove the handlebar and
lay it to one side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
–
Remove screws
. Remove the handlebar support.
– Place the handlebar support in the required position. Mount and tighten
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 the cables and wiring are positioned correctly.
–
Position the handlebar clamps. Mount screws
and tighten evenly.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Info
Make sure the gap widths are even.