Section 10 STEERING/FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
A33H09B
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STEERING COLUMN IN FORWARD POSITION
1. Longer bolt
Reinstall the 2 bolts no. 5. Always install the
longer bolt on thicker portion to be bolted. Use
new lock nuts. Torque nuts to 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft).
Reconnect the electrical connectors and reinstall
all removed parts.
Position of console cap will be inverted. Instead
of being above it will be beneath steering column.
A33H0AA
CONSOLE CAP INSTALLED BENEATH STEERING COLUMN
Reinstall windshield assembly to handlebar. Refer
to WINDSHIELD ADJUSTMENT below.
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A33H04A
ONE SIDE SHOWN — FORWARD POSITION
1. Bolts retaining windshield assembly
Readjust throttle lever housing no. 21 and switch
housing accordingly to optimal angle so that you
will not need to release your grip to operate levers.
WARNING
Adjust with vehicle at rest in a safe place. Se-
curely retighten all fasteners. Never rotate
throttle lever to operate with fingers instead
of thumb.
Handlebar Extension
Some Models
When installing handlebar extension no. 29, en-
sure to position the rounded opening at the bot-
tom and to tilt the extension so that it rests against
steering support stopper.
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