Steering/Frame/Controls The following steering components should be inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper operation. A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose. B. Handlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and complete full-left and full-right capability. C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing not broken, worn, or binding. D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged. E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
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4. Pry the gauge from the console; then disconnect the gauge and set aside. 5. Slide the console rearward to disengage the tabs; then tilt the console up and disconnect the ignition switch and accessory plug connectors.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged. G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing. The frame, welds, and racks should be checked periodically for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken components, and missing components.
6. Remove the torx-head screws (three on each side) securing the front body panel to the footwell. 7. Disconnect the headlight and running light connectors; then remove the snap clips securing the harness to the front body panel.
Front Body Panel/Side Panels/Rack NOTE: The technician should use sound judgment and discretion when determining which components require removing to service a particular component. NOTE: To remove the front rack, the front body panel must be removed.
REMOVING
XR139A
1. Remove the seat; then remove the shift lever knob. 2. Remove the left-side engine cover; then remove the fasteners securing the side panels to the frame. Remove the side panels.
8. Remove the two bolts securing the lower fascia to the front bumper. Discard the bolts. 9. Remove the three shoulder bolts securing the rack mount to the frame. Discard the bolts.
XR135A
XR138A
3. Remove the torx-head screws securing the center access cover to the console.
10. Remove the four torx-head screws securing the fascia to the front bumper.
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