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HANDLEBARS

INSPECTION
Check handlebar adjustment:
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Before every ride.
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WARNING WARNING
Handlebars must not touch front forks or gas tank.
Improperly adjusted handlebars may cause loss of con-
trol which could result in death or serious injury.
1. See Figure 1-49. Check steering motion range to both
fork stops. Handlebars should not make contact with the
front forks, fuel tank or fairing.
2. Handlebars should be equally spaced between outside
edge of handlebar clamp and inside edge of mirror
mounts.
If necessary, adjust handlebars as described below.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
Never adjust handlebars using excessive force or dam-
age to handlebars might result.
1. See Figure 1-50. Loosen clamp screws (1, 2).
2. Move handlebar to desired position.
3. Tighten clamp screws to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16 Nm).
NOTE
First tighten the front clamp screws (1) to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16
Nm). Once the front clamp screws are tight, tighten the rear
clamp screws to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16 Nm).
1 1
WARNING WARNING
Handlebars must not touch front forks or gas tank.
Improperly adjusted handlebars may cause loss of con-
trol which could result in death or serious injury.
4. Check steering motion range to both fork stops. Handle-
bars should not make contact with the front forks, fuel
tank or fairing.
If handlebar needs further adjustment, repeat adjust-
ment beginning with Step 1.
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Figure 1-49. Testing Handlebars (Typical)
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1. Front Clamp Screws (2)
2. Rear Clamp Screws (2)
Figure 1-50. Adjusting Handlebars
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