Printed : 8/13/01
65
P/N 951-05002032
STEERING
ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR POSITION
The handlebar can be adjusted rearward from the factory-
set position by removing the lower handlebar clamps and
rotating them 180°.
1.
Place the vehicle on a stand and cover the gas tank
with a clean rag.
2. Remove the handlebar pad.
3. Remove the bolts from each upper handlebar clamp
(1). Then, remove the upper handlebar clamps and
lay the handlebar on top of the front number plate.
4. Loosen the bolt (1) from each lower handlebar clamp
(2). Rotate the lower handlebar clamp 180° and
tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
5. Place the handlebar onto the lower handlebar clamps,
install the upper handlebar clamps, and tighten the
bolts to the specified torque
TORQUE : Steering, handlebar clamp upper bolts
17.0 lbf•ft (23.0 N•m)
TORQUE : Steering, handlebar clamp, lower bolts
60.0 lbf•ft (81.0 N•m)
After installing the handlebar, sit on the vehicle, apply the
front brake, and push down on the front end a few times to
check if the handlebar moves.
Also, turn the handlebar from lock-to-lock to check for
looseness or binding.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Handlebar clamp bolts not tightened to their
specified torque.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Handlebar may move or come off during operation.
Failure to follow these warnings can lead to an
accident resulting in severe injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
The lower handlebar clamps must be positioned
evenly so there is the same amount of space
between both the front and rear. And, they must be
tightened to the specified torque.
1.
Upper handlebar clamp
1
1
1.
Bolts
2.
Lower handlebar clamps
1
2
2
1
