How to Remove a Locking Handle Bar From a WaveRunner

The WaveRunner is a personal water craft (PWC) manufactured by Yamaha. The handlebars on the Yamaha have a locking mode, an anti-theft deterrent. Sometimes, to make repairs, the old handlebars have to be removed. Those who race their WaveRunners may also wish to install after-market racing-style handlebars. If this is the case, the old handlebars have to be removed too. Removing the handlebars on the Yamaha WaveRunner takes about one to two hours.

Things You'll Need

  • Vice grips
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Socket set
  • Allen wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lift the WaveRunner hood, then remove all the trim pieces around the handlebars with a screwdriver and socket set.

    • 2

      Pull off the left-hand grip from the handlebars with a pair of vice-grips.

    • 3

      Loosen the screw holding the throttle controller and slide it off the handle bars. Remove the locking nut with an Allen wrench at the center of the handlebars.

    • 4

      Use an Allen wrench to remove the hex nuts at the attachment assembly at the base of the handlebars.

    • 5

      Pull the handlebars up and off the WaveRunner.