Handlebar Position; Adjusting The Handlebar Position - KTM 250 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.16

Handlebar position

10.17

Adjusting the handlebar position

Guideline
Rebound damping (SX‑F EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (SX‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (XC‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Rebound damping (SX‑F Factory Edition)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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Mount protection cap
The holes on the handlebar supports are placed at a distance of
Hole distance A
The handlebar can be mounted in 2 different positions. In this way, the handlebar can
be mounted in the most comfortable position for the rider.
H01188-10
Preparatory work
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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Remove screws
to one side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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Remove screws
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Position rubber bushings
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Place the handlebar supports in the required position.
Info
The handlebar supports are longer and higher on one side.
Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, handlebar support
H01189-10
1
.
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
1
. Remove the handlebar clamp. Remove the handlebar and lay it
2
. Take off handlebar supports
4
and push through nuts
2
.
M10
20 clicks
17 clicks
14 clicks
20 clicks
17 clicks
12 clicks
15 clicks
12 clicks
10 clicks
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
A
from the center.
3
.
5
from below.
40 Nm Loctite
(29.5 lbf ft)
38
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