KTM 500 EXC AUS, Owner'S Manual

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.16 Adjusting handlebar position
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Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
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If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
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Remove the four screws
1
. Remove the handlebar clamps. Remove the handlebar
and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments from damage by covering them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
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Remove the two screws
2
. Remove the handlebar supports.
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Place the handlebar supports in the required position. Fit and tighten the two
screws
2
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Guideline
Screw, handlebar support M10 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
Info
Position the left and right handlebar supports evenly.
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Position the handlebar.
Info
Make sure cables and wiring are positioned correctly.
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Position the handlebar clamps. Fit and evenly tighten the four screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Info
Make sure the gap width is even.