Removing The Handlebars; Checking The Handlebars - Yamaha YZF-R1K Service Manual

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HANDLEBARS
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REMOVING THE HANDLEBARS

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• handlebar grip
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the left
handlebar and the handlebar grip, and
gradually push the grip off the handle-
bar.
3. Remove:
• throttle cable housing 1
• throttle grip 2
NOTE:
Pull back the rubber cover 3 when
removing the throttle cable housing.
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBARS

1. Check:
• left handlebar
• right handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten bent han-
dlebars as
weaken them.
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