Buell 2002 X1 Handbook page 111

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HANDLEBARS
REMOVAL
1. Remove left handlebar switch housing. See
DLEBAR SWITCHES. Cut left handlebar grip and
remove.
2. Detach clutch hand control from handlebars. See
CLUTCH CONTROL.
3. Remove front brake master cylinder. See
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
4. Loosen screws on right handlebar switch housing, but do
not detach throttle grip assembly from handlebar. See
2.24 THROTTLE CONTROL.
5. Remove four screws and washers to detach windscreen.
6. See Figure 2-102. Remove four screws (1, 2) from
instrument support (3).
7. Lift instruments and remove handlebars without stretch-
ing throttle cables.
8. Remove throttle grip assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Slide handlebars into throttle grip assembly. Fasten right
handlebar switch housing to handlebar. See
THROTTLE CONTROL.
2. Attach handlebars.
a. See Figure 2-102.
dlebars under instrument support. Loosely install
four screws (1, 2).
b. Tighten both front screws (1) to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16
Nm).
c. Then tighten both rear screws (2) 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16
Nm).
3. Install clutch hand control. See
TROL.
4. Install left switch housing. See
SWITCHES.
5. Check control wire routings.
a. See Figure 2-103. Route right hand control wires (1)
in front of handlebar and triple clamp (4).
b. Route left hand control wires (2) in front of handle-
bar and triple clamp (4).
6. Install a new left handgrip.
a. Clean end of handlebar with M600.
b. Place LOCTITE 411 ADHESIVE around inside of
grip.
c. Push grip onto handlebar end. Twist grip on bar until
end touches left switchgear housing.
d. Wipe off excess adhesive with a rag.
7. Install front brake master cylinder. See
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
8. Attach windscreen using four screws and washers.
9. Check steering motion range to both fork stops. See
HANDLEBARS.
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7.15 HAN-
2.10 FRONT
Lift instruments and place han-
2.25 CLUTCH CON-
7.15 HANDLEBAR
2.10 FRONT
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2.25
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1. Front Clamp Screws (2)
2. Rear Clamp Screws (2)
3. Instrument Support
Figure 2-102. Instrument Support Screws
7100
2.24
5
4
1. Right Hand Control Cables
2. Left Hand Control Cables
3. Instrument Support on Upper Triple Clamp
4. Triple Clamp
5. Front Brake Line
6. Throttle Cables
7. Cable Strap
Figure 2-103. Routing Hand Control Wires
1.22
2
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1
2
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2002 Buell X1: Chassis
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