
CHAS
HANDLEBAR AND STEERING
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Check:
• handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage
Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Install:
• handlebar grip
a. Apply a thin coat of rubber adhesive onto
the left end of the handlebar.
b. Slide the handlebar grip over the left end of
the handlebar.
c. Wipe off any excess rubber adhesive with a
clean rag.
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s
WARNING
Do not touch the handlebar grip until the
rubber adhesive has fully dried.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• upper bearing
• lower bearing
• bearing races
2. Install:
• lower bracket
• lower ring nut
• rubber washer
• center ring nut
• lock washer
• upper ring nut
Refer to “CHECKING THE STEERING
HEAD” in chapter 3.
NOTE:
Tighten the ring nuts to specification torque
and according to process.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Summary of Contents for 2002 CS50
Page 1: ...2002 SERVICE MANUAL CS50 Z5RW1 AE1 ...
Page 7: ...GEN INFO 1 ...
Page 14: ...SPEC 2 ...
Page 29: ...CHK ADJ 3 ...
Page 62: ...ENG 4 ...
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Page 107: ...COOL 5 ...
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Page 116: ...CARB 6 ...
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