Adjusting The Handlebar Position - KTM 690 SMC R EU 2021 Owner's Manual

10.9

Adjusting the handlebar position

Warning
Danger of accidents A repaired handlebar poses a safety risk.
If the handlebar is bent or straightened, the material becomes fatigued. The handlebar may break as a
result.
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Change the handlebar if the handlebar is damaged or bent.
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Remove screws
the handlebar and lay it to one side.
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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
below.
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Place the handlebar support in the required position.
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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
S02164-10
Screw, handle-
bar support
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Position the handlebar.
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Make sure the cables and wiring are positioned cor-
rectly.
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Position the handlebar clamp.
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Mount screws
Handlebar clamp marking
S04388-10
B
line
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First bolt the handlebar clamp with screws
higher side of the handlebar supports so that both parts touch.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, handlebar
clamp
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
. Take off the handlebar clamp. Remove
2
. Remove handlebar support
4
and push through nuts
2
.
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
1
, but do not tighten yet.
A
is aligned with centre
of the handlebar scale.
1
evenly.
M8
3
.
5
from
Loctite ® 243™
1
onto the longer,
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
45