Yamaha YZ450F(S) Owner's Service Manual page 514

HANDLEBAR
EC5B3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC5B3100
Master cylinder
1. Remove:
Master cylinder bracket 1
G
Master cylinder 2
G
CAUTION:
Do not let the master cylinder hang on the
G
brake hose.
Keep the master cylinder cap side hori-
G
zontal to prevent air from coming in.
EC5B3200
Grip
1. Remove:
Grip 1
G
NOTE:
Blow in air between the handlebar or tube
guide and the grip. Then remove the grip
which has become loose.
EC5B4000
INSPECTION
EC5B4100
Handlebar
1. Inspect:
Handlebar 1
G
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken the
handlebar.
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