Removing The Handlebar; Checking The Handlebar; Installing The Handlebar - Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Handlebar grip "1"
TIP
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handlebar.
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Check:
• Handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
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INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Install:
• Handlebar
• Upper handlebar holders
Upper handlebar holder bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
ECA37P1031
NOTICE
First, tighten the front bolt on each handle-
bar holder, then the rear bolt.
TIP
The upper handlebar holders should be installed
with the arrow marks "a" facing forward "A".
3. Install:
• Left handlebar switch "1"
Left handlebar switch screw
2.3 Nm (0.23 m·kgf, 1.7 ft·lbf)
TIP
Align the projection "a" on the left handlebar
switch with the hole "b" in the handlebar.
4. Install:
• Handlebar grip "1"
• Left grip end "2"
Left grip end bolt
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
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a. Apply a thin coat of a rubber adhesive to the
left end of the handlebar.
b. Slide the handlebar grip over the left end of
the handlebar.
TIP
Make sure that the distance "a" between the end
of the left handlebar switch and the end of the
handlebar grip is 0–2.5 mm (0–0.10 in).
c. Wipe off any excess rubber adhesive with a
clean rag.
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