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CHAS
HANDLEBAR
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
WARNING
WARNING
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REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
throttle cable housing 1
While removing the throttle cable housing, pull
back the rubber cover 2.
3. Remove:
handlebar grip (left) 1
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handlebar.
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
handlebar 1
Bends/cracks/damage Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.