Content Source: 2021 SWITCHBACK PRO-S / SWITCHBACK XCR Owner’s Manual (9931264 Rev 01) > The Perfect Fit Chapter

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Handlebar Adjustments

Handlebar Component Fastener Torques

IMPORTANT
Moving a handlebar component without first loosening its screws/set screws may cut grooves into the handlebar, making it difficult to secure the component. DO NOT move a handlebar component without first loosening its mounting screws/set screws. Take care to avoid damaging hand warmer/brake switch wires when moving components.
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Component Torque
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN
Left Handlebar Control Block

20 in-lbs (2.3 N·m)
Brake Lever / Master Cylinder
Torque the front screw first, then torque the screw next to the reservoir.

70 in-lbs (7.9 N·m)
Upper / Lower Riser Clamps

14.8 ft-lbs (20 N·m)
Throttle Lever Block Set Screw

27 in-lbs (3.1 N·m)
Throttle Lever Block Cover Screws

6 in-lbs (0.7 N·m)
Auxiliary Engine Stop Switch Set Screw

12 in-lbs (1.4 N·m)
Riser Install with the “FWD” stamp facing toward the hood
Not Shown Hand Guard Mounts (if applicable) Hand-Tight
Not Shown Mountain Hoop Bar (if applicable)

10 ft-lbs (13.6 N·m)

Riser Angle

Riser angle can be adjusted to suit rider preference. Factory settings are shown below.
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PRO-S Models (-0) XCR Models (-11 Forward)
  1. Loosen the four bolts on the bottom of the adjuster block. If necessary, pry the blocks apart with a screwdriver.
  2. Adjust the riser forward or rearward to the desired position.
  3. Tighten the bolts to 14.8 ft-lbs (20 Nm).

Riser Height

The height of the handlebars can be adjusted if your snowmobile is equipped with an optional ROX® Adjustable Bar Riser. Use the following instructions to raise and lower your handlebars.

  1. Release the riser clamp .
  2. Adjust the handlebar upward or downward to the desired height.
  3. Secure the riser clamp .

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Handlebar Angle

Handlebar angle can be adjusted to suit rider preference. Factory settings are shown below.
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PRO-S Models (-30) XCR Models (-30)
  1. Loosen the four bolts on the top riser block.
  2. Adjust the handlebar upward or downward to the desired angle. Be sure the handlebar, brake lever and throttle lever operate smoothly and do not hit the gas tank, windshield or any other part of the machine when turned fully to the left or right. If necessary, loosen the set screws for the left and right controls, rotate the controls slightly, then tighten the set screws to the proper torque. See Handlebar Component Fastener Torques.
NOTICE
Do not stretch wires while adjusting the controls. Stretching the wires could damage the handwarmers.
  1. Tighten the bolts to specified torque.
TORQUE
Riser Block Bolts
14.8 ft-lbs (20 N·m)

Handlebar Component Locations

Refer to the following illustration and measurements to position handlebar components at factory-specified locations.
NOTICE
Do not move handlebar components without first loosening the components’ screws.
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0.039 in (1 mm) 0.13 in (3.3 mm)
0.51 in (13 mm) 0.08 in (2 mm)
10 in (254 mm) 6.65 in (169 mm)

Left Hand Control Adjustment

IMPORTANT
Moving the left hand control without loosening the four mounting screws will cause the housing locating pins to cut grooves into the handlebar. When this occurs, the left hand control may not clamp tightly to the handlebar.
If the left hand control was inadvertently moved without loosening the screws and is loose, move the control block slightly to the left of right on the handlebars to re-locate the pins.

  1. Loosen the brake master cylinder mounting screws and move it away from left hand control.

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caution
Use care when moving brake master cylinder. Do not damage the brake light signal wire.
NOTICE
If applicable, hand guards or mountain bar may need to be loosened or removed to access and move the brake master cylinder.

  1. Loosen the four left hand control mounting screws .

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  1. Move the control block to the desired position.
  2. Torque control block screws to specification in the sequence shown in the image.Image
    TORQUE

    Left Hand Control Screws:

    20 in-lbs (2.3 N·m)

    Do not over-torque.
  3. Return the brake master cylinder to its specified position. Verify clamp will not pinch brake light signal wire. Torque clamp screws to specification beginning with the screw farthest from the reservoir and then screw next to reservoir.
    TORQUE

    Brake Master Cylinder Clamp:

    60-80 in-lbs (6.8-9 N·m)

    Torque screw farthest from the reservoir and then the screw next to reservoir. Do not over-torque.

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