Adjusting The Handlebar Position - KTM F8101S5 Owner's Manual

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.
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Change the handlebar if the handlebar is damaged or bent.
Preparatory work
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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Remove screws
handlebar and lay it to one side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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Remove screws
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Position rubber bushings
below.
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Place the handlebar supports in the required position.
Info
The handlebar supports are longer and higher on one
side.
Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
H01189-10
Screw, handle-
bar support
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Position the handlebar.
Info
Make sure the cables and wiring are positioned cor-
rectly.
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Position the handlebar clamp.
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Mount screws
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First bolt the handlebar clamp with screws
higher side of the handlebar supports so that both parts touch.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, handlebar
clamp
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
. Remove the handlebar clamp. Remove the
2
. Take off handlebar supports
4
and push through nuts
2
.
M10 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
1
but do not tighten yet.
1
evenly.
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
3
.
5
from
Loctite ® 243™
1
onto the longer,
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