Yamaha XT 600 AC Service Manual page 254

STEERING HEAD AND HANDLEBAR
I C HASI
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3. Inspect:
• Handlebar crown
CD
• Lower bracket
®
Cracks/Damage
---+
Replace.
• Steering shah
®
Bends/Damage
---+
Replace lower bracket
assembly.
4 . Inspect:
• Handlebars
Bends/Cracks/Damage
---+
Replace.
AWARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handlebar
as this may dangerously weaken the handle-
bar.
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Handlebar replacement steps:
• Remove the handlebar grip and lever holder.
• Install the lever holder to a new handlebar .
• Apply a light coat of an adhesive for rubber on
the leh handlebar end .
• Install the handlebar grip.
NOTE: ________________________ _
Wipe off excess adhesive with a clean rag.
AWARNING
Leave the handlebar intact until the adhesive
becomes dry enough to make the grip and
handlebar stuck securely.
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INSTALLATION
Reverse the "REMOVAL" procedure.
Note the following points.
1. Lubricate:
.Bearings (upper and
lowe~
• Bearing races
~
Wheel bearing grease