Disengage fuel tank and pull to the rear.
Remove securing screw (1) and remove handlebar weight.
Remove throttle twistgrip cover (2).
Back off the adjuster screw for the throttle cable and disengage the Bowden cable.
Remove guide (3) of throttle cable.
Remove lower plastic cover (4) on handlebar fitting.
Remove mirror.
Remove screws (6) securing multi-function switch.
Pull off the throttle twistgrip.
(Heated grips) Disconnect plug of grip heating.
(Heated grips) Release cable shoe in connection.
Pull off the brake light switch (7).
Caution! Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid destroys paint.
Drain the brake system.
Disconnect brake line from handlebar fitting.
Loosen the retaining screw for the brake lever fitting (8) and remove the fitting.
Pull off the multi-function switch plug.
Pull off the brake light switch plug.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Note: Align the clamp joint line with the punch mark on the handlebar.
Fill and bleed the brake system.
Note: There must always b a gap of at least 1 mm (0.039 in) between throttle twistgrip and handlebar weight (clearance for movement).
Tightening torque:
- Brake hose to brake lever fitting — 18 Nm
- Handlebar weight to handlebar — 21 Nm