Adjusting Handlebar Position - KTM 500 EXC US Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.16

Adjusting handlebar position

Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
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If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
(EXC US)
On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of
Hole distance
The holes on the handlebar holders are placed at a distance of
Hole distance
The handlebar holders can be mounted in four different positions.
M00993-10
(EXC Six Days US)
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Remove screws
lay it to one side.
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Remove screws
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Place the handlebar supports in the required position. Mount and tighten
screws
Guideline
Screw, handlebar holder
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Position the handlebar.
M00987-11
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Position the handlebar clamps. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp
15 mm (0.59 in)

3.5 mm (0.138 in)


. Take off the handlebar clamps. Remove the handlebar and
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
 . Take off the handlebar supports.

.
M10
Info
Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
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Make sure the cables and wiring are positioned correctly.
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Make sure the gap width is even.

to each other.

from the center.
40 Nm Loctite ®
(29.5 lbf ft)

evenly.
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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