Removing The Handlebar; Checking The Handlebar; Installing The Handlebar - Yamaha XJR1300 2007 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Handlebar grip "1"
G
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handlebar.
3. Remove:
Throttle cable housing "1"
G
Throttle grip "2"
G
NOTE:
While removing the throttle cable housing, pull
back the rubber cover "3".
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Check:
Handlebar "1"
G
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
EWA13690
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
3
1
2
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INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Install:
Handlebar "1"
G
Handlebar upper holder "2"
G
Handle upper holder
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
ECA14250
CAUTION:
First, tighten the bolts on the front side of
G
the handlebar holder, and then on the rear
side.
Turn the handlebar all the way to the left
G
and right. If there is any contact with the
fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.
NOTE:
Align the match mark "a" on the handlebar with
G
the upper surface of the lower handlebar hold-
ers.
Install with the handlebar arrow mark "b" facing
G
forward "A".
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HANDLEBAR
1
1
a