Yamaha Tracer MT09TRA - Service manual > Handlebar

Adjusting the handlebar position

1. Check:

• Handlebar position

TIP

The handlebar position can be adjusted in two positions to suit the rider's preference.

2. Remove:

• Fuel tank front cover/Front side panel/Front side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)"

3. Adjust:

• Handlebar position

a. Remove the upper handlebar holders "1" and handlebar "2".

b. Loosen the lower handlebar holder nuts.

c. Adjust the handlebar position by rotating both of the lower handlebar holders "3" in 180º.

d. Install the handlebar "2" and upper handlebar holders "1".

Upper handlebar holder bolt 22 Nm (2.2 m*kgf, 16 ft*lbf)

NOTICE

• First, tighten the bolts on the front side of the upper handlebar holder, and then on the rear side.
• Turn the handlebar all the way to the left and right. If there is any contact with the fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.

TIP

Align the punch mark "a" on the handlebar with the left side upper surface of the left lower handlebar holder "4".

e. Tighten the lower handlebar holder nuts.

Lower handlebar holder nut 40 Nm (4.0 m*kgf, 29 ft*lbf)

4. Install:

Front side cowling/Front side panel/Fuel tank front cover Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)"

Removing the handlebar

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Remove:

• Handlebar grip "1"

TIP

Blow compressed air between the left handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handlebar.

3. Remove:

• Throttle cable housings "1"
• Throttle grip "2"

TIP

While removing the throttle cable housing, pull back the rubber cover "3".

Checking the handlebar

1. Check:

• Handlebar

Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.

WARNING

Do not attempt to straighten a bent handlebar as this may dangerously weaken it.

Installing the handlebar

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Install:

• Lower handlebar holders (temporarily)
• Handlebar "1"
• Upper handlebar holders "2"

Upper handlebar holder bolt 22 Nm (2.2 m*kgf, 16 ft*lbf)

NOTICE

• First, tighten the bolts on the front side of the upper handlebar holder, and then on the rear side.
• Turn the handlebar all the way to the left and right. If there is any contact with the fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.

TIP

Align the punch mark "a" on the handlebar with the left side upper surface of the left lower handlebar holder "3".

3. Tighten:

• Lower handlebar holder nuts

Lower handlebar holder nut 40 Nm (4.0 m*kgf, 29 ft*lbf)

4. Install:

• Throttle grip
• Throttle cables
• Throttle cable housings "2"
• Grip end

Throttle cable housing bolt 3.8 Nm (0.38 m*kgf, 2.8 ft*lbf)

Grip end 26 Nm (2.6 m*kgf, 19 ft*lbf)

TIP

Align the projection "a" on the throttle cable housing with the hole "b" in the handlebar.

5. Install:

• Handlebar switch screw (right)

Handlebar switch screw 3.5 Nm (0.35 m*kgf, 2.5 ft*lbf)

TIP

Align the projection "a" on the right handlebar switch with the hole "b" in the handlebar.

6. Install:

• Front brake master cylinder assembly

Refer to "INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER"

7. Install:

• Clutch lever holder "1"
• Clutch cable

Clutch lever holder pinch bolt 11 Nm (1.1 m*kgf, 8.0 ft*lbf)

TIP

Align the center of slit on the clutch lever holder with the punch mark "a" on the handlebar.

8. Install:

• Handlebar switch screw (left)

Handlebar switch screw 3.5 Nm (0.35 m*kgf, 2.5 ft*lbf)

TIP

Align the projection "a" on the left handlebar switch with the hole "b" in the handlebar.

9. Install:

• Handlebar grip "1"
• Grip end "2"

Grip end 26 Nm (2.6 m*kgf, 19 ft*lbf)

a. Apply a thin coat of rubber adhesive onto the end of the left handlebar.

b. Side the handlebar grip over the end of the left handlebar.

c. Wipe off any excess rubber adhesive with a clean rag.

WARNING

Do not touch the handlebar grip until the rubber adhesive has fully dried.

10.Adjust:

• Throttle grip free play

Refer to "CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP"

Throttle grip free play 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in)

11.Adjust:

• Clutch lever free play

Refer to "ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY"

Clutch lever free play 10.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in)

Installing the rearview mirrors and handguards

1. Install:

• Handguard (left) "1"
• Rearview mirror (left) "2"

a. Install the handguard and rearview mirror.

TIP

Temporarily tighten the handguard bracket bolts "3", rearview mirror locknut "4", handguard bolt "5" and handguard bracket nut "6".

b. Tighten the handguard bracket bolts "3" to specification.

Handguard bracket bolt 7 Nm (0.7 m*kgf, 5.1 ft*lbf)

c. Tighten the rearview mirror locknut "4" to specification.

Rearview mirror locknut 17 Nm (1.7 m*kgf, 12 ft*lbf)

d. Tighten the handguard bolt "5" to specification.

Handguard bolt 17 Nm (1.7 m*kgf, 12 ft*lbf)

e. Tighten the handguard bracket nut "6" to specification.

Handguard bracket nut (left) 7 Nm (0.7 m*kgf, 5.1 ft*lbf)

2. Install:

• Handguard (right) "1"
• Rearview mirror (right) "2"

a. Install the handguard and rearview mirror.

TIP

Temporarily tighten the handguard bracket bolts "3", rearview mirror locknut "4", handguard bolt "5" and handguard bracket nut "6".

b. Tighten the handguard bracket bolts "3" to specification.

Handguard bracket bolt 7 Nm (0.7 m*kgf, 5.1 ft*lbf)

c. Tighten the rearview mirror locknut "4" to specification.

Rearview mirror locknut 17 Nm (1.7 m*kgf, 12 ft*lbf)

d. Tighten the handguard bolt "5" to specification.

Handguard bolt 17 Nm (1.7 m*kgf, 12 ft*lbf)

e. Tighten the handguard bracket nut "6" to specification.

Handguard bracket nut (right) 6 Nm (0.6 m*kgf, 4.3 ft*lbf)

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