How To Adjust Handle Bars???

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WarDubO

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On my 03 RKC it looks like I can move my bars up. Or I should say Id like to move them up. How do I remove the cover over the bars. Its the one that the handle bar lock is in. Thanks In Advance. Dan
 
dan
there is probably a thread around here with details..

its a pain to do. remove the headlamp trim ring. remove the screw to pull the headlamp assembly out. remove the nut toward the front that holds the spear in place. remove the cap where your steering lock is. it pops off. there are two screws under there that help hold the cover in place. there should be one other screw and nut in the front of that cover under the spear that also needs to be removed.

hope this helps.

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Its a PITA. But follow the previous instructions, DONT remove the thread all the way in. Loosen and slide it up and out. You will see it. Its a joke. The most assinine set-up I have seen.
 
The only thing I would add to this (other than to agree it sure 'is' a pain ....... and totally asinine!!) is that once you remove the headlamp ring by loosening the bottom screw and swinging the ring up and away from the bottom, and then lifting it up off the upper tab ....... is to remove the headlamp assembly by taking out the black screws that are located around the periphery of the nacell (that go into the rubber mounts).
Don't loosen the other silver screws, as that will mess up your headlight alignment.

Also ..... when you re-tighten the nut for the front spear, just snug it up. If you tighten it as much as it's size appears to allow, it will most likely break off the stud and then you will need to buy a new spear or get fancy with JB Weld ......... and as the squirrel said .... "that trick never works!!" .....
 
I would also suggest that when you snug up the nut on the front spear - just snug it like previously mentioned and put a drop of silicone on it. That will help keep it in place and allow it to be easily loosened the next time.
 
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