2022 Kawasaki KLX140R Handlebar Owner’s Manual

2022 Kawasaki KLX140R Handlebar

Handlebar

To suit various riding positions, the handlebar can be adjusted by turning the handlebar holders around.

• Remove the number plate (see Choke Knob Adjustment).
• Remove the handlebar clamp bolts, the clamps and the handlebar.
• Check the handlebar for bent or crack.
  • A. Handlebar Clamps
    B. Handlebar Clamp Bolts
    C. Handlebar
• Loosen the handlebar holder nuts, turn the han- dlebar holders 180°.
  • A. Handlebar Holders
  • B. Handlebar Holder Nuts
• Put the handlebar on the handlebar holders.
• Install the handlebar clamps.
• Align the gap at the rear with the punch mark on the handlebar.
• Hand tighten the handlebar clamp bolts.
• Tighten the handlebar holder nuts to the specified torque.

Tightening Torque

• Handlebar Holder Nuts: 34 Nm (3.5 kgfm, 25 ft:lb)

• A. Front
• B. Handlebar Clamps
• C. Punch Mark
• D. Gap

Tighten the front and rear handlebar clamp bolts equally. If the handlebar clamps are correctly in- stalled, there will be even gap on the front and rear side of the clamp after the bolts torqued.

Tightening Torque

• Handlebar Clamp Bolts: 25 Nm (2.5 kgfm, 18 ft:lb)

NOTE

• Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque.
• Check the front brake for the proper brake effect, or no brake drag.
• Reinstall the removed parts.