Removing the handlebars (Aprilia RS125/3)
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- Removing the handlebars
Contents: Left handlebar ↓ Right handlebar ↓
Read 1.2.1 carefully.
Torque wrench settings:
Slacken the screw (1) and remove the counterweight (2).
Fit the nozzle of an air gun between twistgrip (3) and handlebar.
Blow while twisting the nozzle tip. At the same time, grasp the twistgrip (3) with the other hand and pull outwards to remove.
Remove the left light dip switch from the handlebar; see 7.2.5.
Release and remove the two screws (4).
Remove the clamp and move the clutch control aside. The clutch control is retained by the clutch hose.
Release and remove the screw (5).
Remove the left handlebar.
Remove the throttle control; see 7.3.1.
Remove the right light dip switch from the handlebar; see 7.2.4.
Remove the front brake control partially; see 7.3.3.
Release and remove the screw (6).
Remove the right handlebar.
Torque wrench settings:
- Screw (1): 10 Nm (1.0 kg·m)
Left handlebar
Slacken the screw (1) and remove the counterweight (2).
Fit the nozzle of an air gun between twistgrip (3) and handlebar.

Blow while twisting the nozzle tip. At the same time, grasp the twistgrip (3) with the other hand and pull outwards to remove.
Remove the left light dip switch from the handlebar; see 7.2.5.
Note. You need not detach the connector from the wiring.
Release and remove the two screws (4).

Remove the clamp and move the clutch control aside. The clutch control is retained by the clutch hose.
Release and remove the screw (5).
Remove the left handlebar.

Right handlebar
Remove the throttle control; see 7.3.1.
Remove the right light dip switch from the handlebar; see 7.2.4.
Note. You need not detach the connector from the wiring.
Remove the front brake control partially; see 7.3.3.
Release and remove the screw (6).
Remove the right handlebar.

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