User Guide

5B-4
Chapter 5 Part B Steering, suspension and final drive (XV700-1100 models)
2.2d Steering head and handlebar brackets (1984
and later models) - exploded view
1 Handlebar bracket bolt
2 Handlebar bracket (upper half)
3 Handlebar bracket (lower half)
4 Top nut
5 Washer
6 Upper triple clamp
7 Washer
8 Lockwasher
9 Nut
10 Safety clip
11 Lockwasher
12 Bearing locknut
13 Bearing washer
14 Bearing ring nut
15 Bearing cover
16 Upper and lower bearings
17 Steering stem/lower triple clamp
18 Screw
19 Trim
20 Bolt
21 Fork brace
22 Bolt
23 Lockwasher
24 Washer
25 Cable guide
26 Trim cap
3 If the handlebar must be removed for access to other
components, such as the forks or the steering head, it's not necessary
to disconnect the cables, wires or hoses, but it is a good idea to
support the assembly with a piece of wire or rope, to avoid
unnecessary strain on the cables, wires and the brake hose.
4 If the handlebar is to be removed completely, refer to Chapter 2
for clutch cable removal procedures, Chapter 6 for the brake master
cylinder removal procedures, Chapter 3 for the throttle grip removal
procedure and Chapter 8 for the switch removal procedure.
5 To remove a bracket from the upper triple clamp, pull out the
safety clip and remove the nut, lockwasher and washer, then lift the
bracket out.
6 Check the handlebar and brackets for cracks and distortion and
replace them if any undesirable conditions are found. If the brackets
were removed, check their rubber mounts for brittleness or deterioration.
7 Installation is the reverse of the removal steps, with the following
additions:
a) Make sure the arrow cast in the top half of each bracket points
forward (see illustration).
b) Align the dot on the handlebar with the gap in the bracket (see
illustration). Tighten the nuts and bolts to the torques listed in
this Chapter's Specifications and be sure the gaps at the front and
rear of each bracket are even.
XV920J models
Refer to illustrations 2.8 and 2.10
8 Pry the trim piece out of the handlebar cover, then remove the