Removing The Handlebar; Checking The Handlebar - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

HANDLEBAR
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REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
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2. Remove:
• handlebar grip 1
NOTE:
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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 1
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
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2. Install:
• handlebar grip
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.
WARNING
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Do not touch the handlebar grip until the
rubber adhesive has fully dried.
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