Removing The Handlebars; Checking The Handlebar; Installing The Handlebar - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

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REMOVING 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. Remove:
Handlebar grip "1"
G
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the left handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handlebar.
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Check:
Handlebar "1"
G
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 "1"
G
Upper handlebar holders "2"
G
Upper handlebar holder bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
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CAUTION:
First, tighten the bolts on the front side of
G
the handlebar holder, and then on the rear
side.
Turn the handlebar all the way to the left
G
and right. If there is any contact with the
fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.
NOTE:
The upper handlebar holders should be in-
G
stalled with the arrow marks "a" facing forward
"A".
Align the match marks "b" on the handlebar
G
with the upper surface of the lower handlebar
holders.
3. Install:
Handlebar grip
G
Grip end
G
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a. Apply a thin coat of rubber adhesive onto the
left end of the handlebar.
b. Slide the handlebar grip over the left end of
the handlebar.
c. Wipe off any excess rubber adhesive with a
clean rag.
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WARNING
Do not touch the handlebar grip until the rub-
ber adhesive has fully dried.
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4. Install:
Rear brake master cylinder "1"
G
Rear brake master cylinder holder "2"
G
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HANDLEBAR