Removing The Handlebars; Checking The Handlebars; Installing The Handlebars - Yamaha YZFR6V Service Manual

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REMOVING THE HANDLEBARS

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

1. Check:
• Left handlebar
• Right 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 HANDLEBARS

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:
• Front brake master cylinder "1"
• Front brake master cylinder holder "2"
Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
13 Nm (1.3 m·kg, 9.4 ft·lb)
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
"UP" mark "a" facing up.
• Align the mating surfaces of the brake master
cylinder holder with the punch mark "b" on the
handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
b
3. Install:
• Right handlebar switch "1"
• Right handlebar switch bracket "2"
NOTE:
Align the projection "a" on the right handlebar
switch with the hole "b" on the right handlebar.
a
4. Install:
• Throttle grip
• Throttle cables
• Throttle cable housings "1"
NOTE:
Align the projection "a" on the throttle cable
housing with the hole "b" in the right handlebar.
5. Install:
• Right grip end "1"
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HANDLEBARS
1
2
a
b
2
1