10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Handlebar position
H01188-10
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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Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn
counterclockwise to reduce damping when the shock
absorber rebounds.
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1
Mount protection cap
The holes on the handlebar supports are placed at a distance
A
of
from the center.
Hole distance A
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar can be mounted in 2 different positions. This
allows the handlebar to be mounted in the most comfortable
position for the rider.
Preparatory work
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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1
Remove screws
. Take off the handlebar clamp. Remove
the handlebar and lay it to one side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against dam-
age.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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2
Remove screws
. Take off handlebar supports
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Position rubber bushings
below.
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Place handlebar supports in 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
.
3
.
4
5
and push through nuts
2
.
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