Handlebar

1 -

1	Upper clamp

2

3

4

5

6

7

8	Lower clamp

9

10

Parts catalogue


HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

Important

Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.

Removal of the handlebar


Operation	Section reference
Remove the LH and RH hand guards	E 1, Removal of the hand guards - rearview mirrors
Remove the throttle twistgrip	F 1, Removal of the throttle twistgrip
Remove the right-hand and left-hand handlebar switches	P 5, Checking the indicating devices
Remove the front brake lever	F 3, Removal of the front brake master cylinder
Remove the clutch lever	F 2, Removal of the clutch master cylinder assembly

Unscrew and remove the bolts (3) securing the upper clamp (1).

Remove the upper clamp (1).

Remove the handlebar (4) from its seat on the top yoke.

Slide the grips (5) off the handlebar (4).

While counterholding the nuts (9), unscrew the bolts (2) and remove the lower clamps (8) from the top yoke.

Remove the bolts (2), the lower clamps (8) and the washers (7) and (10).

Refitting the handlebar

Refit the grips (5) to the handlebar (4).

If the spacers (6) were removed from the top yoke, lubricate with silicone spray.

Seat the spacers (6) in the bores (A) in the top yoke, orienting them as shown in the figure.

Important

To drive in the spacers (6), use a drift that bears only on the outer ring (B) while applying a counterforce on zone (C) on the underside of the top yoke.

On completion of the operation, clean all excess lubricant from the components.

Locate the lower clamps (8) on the top yoke.

Fit the bolts (2) in the clamps (8), screw on the nuts (9) complete with washers (7) and (10).

Tighten the bolts (2) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) while counterholding the nuts (9).

Position the handlebar (4) in its seat on the lower clamps (8).

Position and orientate the handlebar so that the punch marks (A) are equidistant from the lower clamps and aligned with the faces of the clamps.

Apply the recommended grease to the threads and undersides of the heads of the bolts (3).

Refit the upper clamp (1) and insert the bolts (3).

Notes

Position the upper clamp so that arrows (D) are pointing to the rear.

Tighten the bolts (3) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) in the sequence 1-2-3-4-1-2, as shown in the figure.


Operation	Section reference
Refit the front brake lever	F 3, Refitting the front brake master cylinder
Refit the right-hand and left-hand handlebar switches	P 5, Checking the indicating devices
Refit the throttle twistgrip	F 1, Refitting the throttle twistgrip
Refit the clutch lever	F 2, Refitting the clutch master cylinder assembly
Refit the LH and RH hand guards	E 1, Refitting the hand guards - rearview mirrors