Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 162

HONDA
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSiON
HANDLEBAR
HANDLEBAR REMOVAL
Disconnect the front brake stoplight switch
wires and remove the master cylinder.
NOTE
Do not loosen the brake hose unless
necessary.
Loosen the t w o screws attaching the throttle
grip switch housing.
Disconnect the clutch switch wires.
Remove the two screws holding the left grip
switch housing.
Remove the switch wire bands.
Remove the handlebar upper holder and the
handlebar with the throttle grip and switch
housing.
HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION
Installation of the handlebar is essentially the
reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Coat the throttle grip area of the han-
dlebar with grease.
Align the punch marks on the handlebar with
the splits of the fuse box and switch housing.
Tighten the forward screw first, then tighten
the rear screws t o the same torque.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION:
2.5-3.0 kg-m (18-22
ft-lbs)
Connect the clutch switch wires.
Install the master cylinder.
NOTE
1
Align the punch mark on the handlebar
1
with the lug of the master cylinder
holder.
Connect the front brake stoplight switch wires.
NOTE
Install the master cylinder holder with
the wire relief facing down.
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Date of Issue: January, 1978
OHONDA MOTOR CO.. LTD.