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CHAS
HANDLEBAR
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Check:
• handlebar
1
Bends/cracks/damage
→
Replace.
WARNING
_
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
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INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
_
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Install:
• handlebar
1
NOTE:
_
Align the pipe
a
on the handlebar with the slit
b
on the lower bracket.
3. Tighten:
• handlebar nut
T
R
.
.
43 Nm (4.3 m · kg, 31 ft · lb)
4. Install:
• starter cable
• rear brake cable
• throttle cable
• speedometer cable
• wire harness
• front brake hose
Refer to “CABLE ROUTING” in chapter 2.
NOTE:
_
Hook the plastic loop
1
attached to the wire
harness onto the projection on the handlebar
after installing the wire harness.