Handlebar; Removing The Handlebar; Checking The Handlebar; Installing The Handlebar (For Xvs13Aa(C)/Xvs13Cta(C)) - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR

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"
TIP
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handlebar.
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Check:

• 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 HANDLEBAR (for
XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))
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"
• Front handlebar holders "2"
Front handlebar holder bolt
28 Nm (2.8 m·kg, 20 ft·lb)
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NOTICE
• First, tighten the bolts on the lower side of
the handlebar holders, and then tighten the
bolts on the upper side.
• Turn the handlebar all the way to the left
and right. If there is any contact with the
fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.
TIP
Align the punch mark "a" on the handlebar with
the match mark "b" on the rear handlebar holder.
3. Install:
• Clutch lever "1"
• Clutch cable "2"
Clutch lever bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg, 5.1 ft·lb)
TIP
Align the mating surfaces of the clutch lever with
the punch mark "a" on the handlebar.
4. Install:
• Left handlebar switch "1"
TIP
Align the mating surfaces of the left handlebar
switch with the punch mark "a" on the handlebar.
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HANDLEBAR
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b
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