1. | See Figure 1. Remove the upper and lower switch housing screws (1). | |||||||||||
2. | Loosen the upper screw securing the handlebar clamp (3) to the clutch lever bracket. Remove the lower clamp screw and flat washer. Loosen the clamp and position the clutch hand lever assembly away from the switch housing. Separate the upper and lower switch housings. | |||||||||||
3. | Remove the left handlebar grip. NOTE Thoroughly clean handlebar to remove all residual adhesive. a. Glueless grip: Remove the grip from the handlebar. b. Glued grip: Remove the grip by carefully cutting it away from the handlebar using a sharp blade or knife. | |||||||||||
WARNING Do not lubricate left handlebar grip before installation. Lubricating grip can cause it to come off while riding, which could result in loss of control and death or serious injury. (00315a) | ||||||||||||
4. | Position the new left grip (4) so the larger diameter portion of the flange (5) is at the bottom. Push the grip fully onto the handlebar. |
Figure 1. Left Handlebar Switch Housing | ||||||||||
5. | Position the lower switch housing beneath the grip so that the grooves (2) on the outboard side of the switch housing fit over the flange on the end of the grip. | |||||||||||
6. | Position the upper switch housing over the handlebar and lower switch housing. | |||||||||||
7. | Start the upper and lower switch housing screws, but do not tighten. Verify that the wire harness conduit runs in the depression at the bottom of the handlebar. | |||||||||||
8. | Position the clutch hand lever assembly inboard of the switch housing assembly, engaging the tab on the lower switch housing in the groove at the bottom of the clutch lever bracket. | |||||||||||
9. | Align the hole in the handlebar clamp with the hole in the clutch lever bracket, and start the lower screw with flat washer. Adjust the switch housing and clutch hand control position for rider comfort. | |||||||||||
10. | Loosely install the Bar-End mirrors to verify placement of the grips. | |||||||||||
11. | Tighten first the upper, then the lower handlebar clamp screws to 6.8–9 N·m (60–80 in-lbs). | |||||||||||
12. | Tighten first the lower, then the upper switch housing screws to 4–5.4 N·m (35–45 in-lbs). |
1. | See the service manual and follow the instructions to remove and install the switch housings and the right side grip (throttle twist grip). | |
2. | Loosely install the Bar-End mirrors to verify smooth throttle operation. | |
3. | Adjust the switch housing and brake hand control position for rider comfort. | |
4. | Tighten first the upper, then the lower handlebar clamp screws to 6.8–9 N·m (60–80 in-lbs). | |
5. | Tighten first the lower, then the upper switch housing screws to 4–5.4 N·m (35–45 in-lbs). | |
WARNING Before starting engine, be sure throttle control will snap back to idle position when released. A throttle control that prevents engine from automatically returning to idle can lead to loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00390a) | ||
6. | Verify that the right grip/throttle sleeve rotates and returns freely and does not bind on the handlebar or switch housing. |
Item | Description | Part Number |
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1 | Right grip | Not sold separately |
2 | Left grip | Not sold separately |