Service manual

CHAS
HANDLEBAR AND STEERING
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Check:
• handlebar 
Bends/cracks/damage
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Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Install:
• handlebar grip
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a. Apply a thin coat of rubber adhesive onto
the left end of the handlebar.
b. Slide the handlebar grip over the left end of
the handlebar.
c. Wipe off any excess rubber adhesive with a
clean rag.
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WARNING
Do not touch the handlebar grip until the
rubber adhesive has fully dried.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• upper bearing
• lower bearing
• bearing races
2. Install:
• lower bracket 
• lower ring nut 
• rubber washer 
• center ring nut 
• lock washer 
• upper ring nut 
Refer to “CHECKING THE STEERING
HEAD” in chapter 3.
NOTE:
Tighten the ring nuts to specification torque
and according to process.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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