Handlebar unit: Throttle twistgrip

8.1 -

Handlebar unit: Throttle twistgrip

1	Upper clamp

2

3

4

5

6	Throttle twistgrip

7

8

9

10	Throttle cable

11	Throttle cable adjuster on handlebar

12	Throttle cable adjuster on throttle body

Spare parts catalogue


796	HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS
796 ABS	HANDLEBAR AND CONTROLS

Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.

Removal of the handlebar


Operations	Section reference
Remove the throttle twistgrip	7 - 8.1, Removal of the throttle twistgrip
Remove the RH and LH handlebar switches	6 - 5, Checking the indicating devices
Remove the front brake lever	7 - 3, Removal of the front brake master cylinder
Remove the clutch lever	7 - 8.2, Removal of the clutch master cylinder assembly

Unscrew and remove the screws (3) securing the upper clamp (1).

Remove the upper clamp (1).

Remove the handlebar (4) from its seat on the steering head.

To remove the grips (5), refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this chapter.

Refitting the handlebar

Position and orientate the handlebar (4) so that the punch marks (A) are equidistant from the lower clamp and aligned with the face of the clamp.

Apply the recommended grease to the threads and undersides of the heads of the screws (3).

Set the upper U-bolt (1) so that arrows (B) are pointing to the tank.

Refit the upper clamp (1) and insert the screws (3).

Tighten the screws (3) to a torque of 25 Nm ±5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), applying the sequence 1-2-3-4-3, as indicated in the figure.


Operations	Section reference
Refit the front brake lever	7 - 3, Refitting the front brake master cylinder
Refit the right-hand and left-hand handlebar switches	6 - 5, Checking the indicating devices
Refit the throttle twistgrip	7 - 8.1, Refitting the throttle twistgrip
Refit the clutch lever	7 - 8.2, Refitting the clutch master cylinder assembly

Adjusting the throttle cable

To operate on the set screws of the throttle grip cables, consult Sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the throttle cable.

Removal of the throttle twistgrip

Turn throttle control pulley so as to disengage cable stop pin (A) from pulley.

Raise gaiter (B), loosen lock nut (C) and adjuster (12) until sliding it off the throttle control pulley on throttle body.

Loosen and remove the screws (8) and the cover (7), then disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle control, by sliding off the cable stop pin (D) from the pulley and loosening adjuster (11) until removing it.

Remove the throttle cable (10) from the vehicle.

Remove the plug (2) from the handlebar.

Loosen the two screws (9) fixing the throttle twistgrip to handlebar.

Remove the throttle twistgrip (6) from the handlebar.

Refitting the throttle twistgrip

To refit the throttle control components, proceed in inverse order to the removal procedure, making sure that the twistgrip housings locate in the reference hole in the handlebar.

Apply the recommended grease to the throttle cable (10).

Tighten the screws (9) to a torque of 6 Nm ±10% in the sequence 1-2-1 and the screws (8) to a torque of 1.8 Nm ±10%
(Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refer to the tables on the next page for correct routing of the throttle grip cable.