2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Owners Manual - Page 85

Maintenance Handlebar Position On models equipped with two handlebar positions, the motorcycle is manufactured with handlebars in the low position. Before changing handlebar position, check regulations in your area of operation. Operation with the handlebars in the high position may not be legal in all areas or for all riders. WARNING! Handlebar controls must be repositioned each time handlebar position is changed. Failure to reposition handlebar controls could result in loss of vehicle control resulting in severe injury or death. High Position Low Position 1. To adjust handlebar position, loosen High Position the bolts on the bottom of the riser. Align upper 2. Adjust the handlebars upward or mark to split. downward to the desired position. For high position, align the upper handlebar marks with the split in the riser. For low position, align the lower handlebar marks with the split in the riser. 3. Tighten the front (longer) riser bolts first, then Low Position tighten the rear bolts. Use forward holes. Torque: 22 ft-lbs (31 Nm) Low Position Align lower mark to split. 4. Loosen the screws at the bottom of the left and right handlebar controls and reposition both controls. Make sure the index pin in each control is fully seated in the appropriate handlebar hole before tightening screws. For handlebars in the low position, seat the index pins in the forward set of index holes. For handlebars in the high position, seat the pins in the rear set of holes. 5. Tighten the handlebar control screws. Torque: 25 in-lbs (2.8 Nm) High Position Use rear holes. Index Pin 83