KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual page 189

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar stub
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Repeat the adjustments on the other handlebar stub.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
» If the cables restrict the freedom of movement of the steering:
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Correct the cable routing.
700320-01
Adjusting the low position of the handlebar stubs:
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Loosen screw
Info
Loosen the screw several turns to prevent damage to the fork lacquer when
moving the handlebar stub.
700320-11
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Remove screw
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Carefully shift the handlebar stub by the length of the distance sleeve.
Guideline
Long distance sleeve
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Lay all cables between the upper triple clamp and the handlebar stub.
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Position the distance sleeves.
700319-11
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with distance sleeve .
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M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
15 mm (0.59 in)
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