Specifications

Cycle parts
chap. 7
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
STEERING
For information on checking and adjusting the steer-
ing, see (CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEER-
ING).
Removal
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Remove the handlebar cover, see (REMOVING THE
TOP HANDLEBAR COVER) and (REMOVING THE
BOTTOM HANDLEBAR COVER).
Position the motorcycle on its center stand, on a lift
platform, so that the front wheel can overhang the
front of the platform.
Place a suitable support below the vehicle in order
to prevent it from falling.
The vehicle must rest on the frame and never on
the fuel tank for any reason.
Ensure that the vehicle is stable.
Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
Be sure to keep the nut (2) and relevant washers.
Unscrew and remove the screw (3).
Be sure to keep the nut (4) and relevant washers.
Remove the front mudguard (REMOVING
THE FRONT MUDGUARD).
Prepare a suitable support for the handlebars,
which remain connected to the vehicle by the
electrical cables and the brake pipes.
Work with caution.
Don not force electric cables.
Slide the handlebar (5) (complete with switches)
upwards fully.
Unscrew and remove the two screws (6).
Free the plate (7) from the trapeze bar (8) of the
steering suspension.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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4
5
3
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7
6
Unscrew and remove the screw (9) and free the km
counter sensor (10).
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