rizoma MA015 Drag Bar Handlebar User Manual
- July 18, 2024
- rizoma
Table of Contents
rizoma MA015 Drag Bar Handlebar
Specifications
- Product Name: Rizoma Drag Bar Handlebar
- Part Number: MA015
Product Information
Rizoma Drag Bar Handlebar is a high-quality handlebar designed for
motorcycles, providing both style and functionality.
It is essential to follow the instructions for proper installation and
maintenance to ensure safety and optimal performance.
Installation Instructions
- Read and understand the user manual thoroughly before installation.
- Ensure all tightening is done after the correct positioning of the accessories without forcing movable parts.
- Check that all related components of the motorcycle function properly after installation.
- Regularly inspect and maintain the handlebar for any signs of damage or wear.
- Do not attempt to repair or modify the handlebar; always replace it with original Rizoma components.
- Ensure compatibility with your motorcycle and consult an authorized Rizoma dealer if needed.
Usage Instructions
- Before using the Rizoma Drag Bar Handlebar, ensure that it moves freely without any obstructions. Check throttle, brake, and clutch cables, hydraulic lines, and electrical wires to prevent any limitations to the handlebar movement.
- Improper installation could lead to malfunctions and loss of control, resulting in accidents or injuries. Verify the nominal diameters of handlebar risers and handlebars match at the clamping point.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if I notice any damage to the handlebar?
A: If you notice any damage such as leakage, bending, cracking, or wear on the handlebar, immediately have it inspected by an authorized Rizoma dealer before using the motorcycle again.
Q: How often should I inspect the Rizoma Drag Bar Handlebar?
A: Regularly inspect the handlebar, especially after long trips or periods of not using the bike. The more you ride, the more frequently you should inspect the handlebar for any signs of wear or damage.
Before you start
- We are pleased to welcome you into the world of RIZOMA, and we congratulate you for your excellent choice. Please carefully follow the instructions in this guide, which will allow you to mount and use the product correctly and enjoy all the features it has.
- For your protection and safety, RIZOMA expressly recommends that you have the installation of the product performed by skilled personnel. Improper installation, repair, or maintenance, can cause accidents.
- Keep this user guide as a reference for the future. RIZOMA accepts no liability for any damage, of any kind, which may be caused, directly or indirectly, to persons or things as a result of incorrect assembly or failure to observe all the assembly instructions.
- We also invite you to comply with the provisions of the Highway Code and Traffic rules and/or additional regulations in force in your Country.
General conditions
- Attention: This component comes assembled for shipping purposes only. Tighten all fasteners to appropriate torque specifications before riding.
- Descriptions preceded by this symbol contain information, instructions, or procedures, which, if not followed, may result in death or serious injury.
- Carefully read, understand, and follow these instructions, they are an essential part of the product.
- If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the installation or use of your RIZOMA product, please see your authorized RIZOMA dealer for assistance (on www.rizoma.com).
- For correct installation, all tightening has to be done after the correct positioning of the accessories without restricting the moving parts, to not compromise the correct functioning of the product.
- After installing any Rizoma product, please check that all related components of the motorbike function e.g. brakes, throttle, clutch, lights, and steering.
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We strongly suggest repeating these checks periodically, especially after long trips or prolonged periods of not using the bike.
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Your RIZOMA products require regular inspection and maintenance. The more you ride the more often you must inspect your RIZOMA products.
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If your products are leaking, bent, deformed, cracked, chipped, or worn, no matter how slight, immediately have a RIZOMA dealer inspect the products before you ride again. In any case, never try
to repair or modify the Rizoma products or their components, always replace them with Rizoma original components. -
Rizoma products may not be compatible with your motorcycle or with other aftermarket equipment installed before. For your safety, Rizoma suggests always contacting your RIZOMA dealer.
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O.E.M.: original equipment manufacturer.
Drag Bar Handlebar
PART NUMBER MA015
- Consult the website www.rizoma.com, and click on the MA015 page in the section “MEDIA”, to download the TUV approval document in PDF format.
- After installation, completely turn the handlebars from left to right and back again, several times. Make sure the handlebars move freely and without obstruction.
- Check all the throttle, brake, and clutch cables, hydraulic lines, and electrical wires to make sure they are not limiting the movement of the handlebars, and that they are not binding or becoming kinked or caught in anything.
- Make sure that all components of your motorcycle continue to function properly. Improper handlebar riser installation could lead to throttle, brake, or clutch malfunction and loss of motorcycle control, resulting in an accident, personal injury, or death.
- Be sure that the nominal diameters of your handlebar risers and handlebars at the clamping point are the same.
- Do not force the handlebars and risers together. The handlebars and risers should rest together easily and at the clamping point, without any play.
- If you have any doubt whatsoever, please see your authorized RIZOMA dealer.
- Failure to properly match the diameters of the handlebar risers and handlebars and clamps could cause the handlebars to fracture, resulting in loss of motorcycle control, an accident, personal injury, or death.
WARNINGS
AFTER INSTALLATION, COMPLETELY TURN THE HANDLEBAR FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK
AGAIN, SEVERAL TIMES. MAKE SURE THE HANDLEBAR MOVES FREELY AND WITHOUT
OBSTRUCTION. CHECK ALL THE THROTTLE, BRAKE, AND CLUTCH CABLES, HYDRAULIC
LINES, AND ELECTRICAL WIRES TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF
THE HANDLEBAR, AND THAT THEY ARE NOT BINDING OR BECOMING KINKED OR CAUGHT IN
ANYTHING.
MAKE SURE THAT ALL COMPONENTS OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE CONTINUE TO FUNCTION
PROPERLY. IMPROPER HANDLEBAR RISER INSTALLATION COULD LEAD TO THROTTLE, BRAKE,
OR CLUTCH MALFUNCTION AND LOSS OF MOTORCYCLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN
ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. BE SURE THAT THE NOMINAL DIAMETERS OF YOUR
HANDLEBAR RISERS AND HANDLEBAR AT THE CLAMPING POINT ARE COMPATIBLE. DO NOT
FORCE THE HANDLEBAR AND RISER TOGETHER. THE HANDLEBAR AND RISERS SHOULD REST
TOGETHER EASILY AND AT THE CLAMPING POINT, WITHOUT ANY PLAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY
DOUBT WHATSOEVER, PLEASE SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED RIZOMA DEALER. FAILURE TO
PROPERLY MATCH THE DIAMETERS OF THE HANDLEBAR RISERS AND HANDLEBAR AND CLAMPS
COULD CAUSE THE HANDLEBAR TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF MOTORCYCLE
CONTROL, AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
INSTALL HANDLEBAR
Attention: ensure that the nominal diameter of your riser kit and handlebar at the locking point are compatible.
ALIGNING HANDLEBAR
Warning: the handlebar must be centered in the riser kit.
ADJUSTMENT HANDLEBAR
- Warning: before finally securing the handlebar, turn it clockwise or anticlockwise to find the desired position.
- The handlebar must not be in contact with any part of the motorbike. After final fixing of the handlebar, turn the handlebar completely from left to right and back again, several times. Ensure that the handlebar moves freely and without obstruction.
INSTALL COMPONENTS
- Warning: insert the various components (grips, handlebar electric control, and lever chassis) on the handlebar, and turn the handlebar completely from left to right and back again, several times. Ensure that the handlebar moves freely and unobstructed. Check the throttle control, brake/clutch cables, hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring to ensure that they are not restricting the movement of the handlebars and that they are not constricted, kinked, or pinched.
- Ensure that all components of your motorbike continue to function properly. In some installations, it is necessary to drill holes in the handlebars to install the throttle control and switch blocks.
- Before drilling the handlebar, ensure the correct positioning of the various parts and the correct hole diameter.
- INCORRECT DRILLING (POSITION OR DIAMETER OF THE HOLE) CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WHEN RIDING THE MOTORBIKE OR BREAK THE HANDLEBAR.
- The equipment for drilling the handlebar is not included in the kit.
- RIZOMA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make changes to the product and this information at any time and without prior notice.
- Although many catalogs and advertisements depict riders engaged in extreme or stunt riding, this activity is extremely dangerous, increases the risk of an accident, and increases the severity of any injury.
- The action depicted is performed by professionals under strictly controlled riding conditions.
- Only you know the limits of your riding ability and only you can control the conditions under which you ride. By and in consideration for his/her purchase and use of the RIZOMA product, the user expressly recognizes and agrees that in the event of any claim arising out of the use of this RIZOMA product, whether such claim is based on contract, warranty, tort (personal injury or wrongful death) or otherwise, the laws of the Republic of Italy shall apply and jurisdiction and venue for any such action shall be in the Courts of Busto Arsizio, Italy.
- All riders are strongly urged to take a motorcycle rider safety clinic. Always wear a properly fitted and fastened motorcycle helmet (RIZOMA recommends a full-face helmet), that has been approved by ANSI, SNELL, CE, or any other relevant authority, and any other safety equipment necessary for your riding style, such as full-finger gloves, boots, and body armor.
- Be sure to read and follow all the instructions and warnings that originally accompanied your motorcycle, as well as the literature that accompanied any other parts installed on your motorcycle.
- Be sure that your tires are inflated to the correct pressure and that there is no damage whatsoever in the tread or sidewall of the tire.
Legal notes
- Some of our products may not be approved for road circulation in the countries where homologation is required.
- Thus RIZOMA® srl declines any responsibility for a different use of its products.