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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Handlebar Position (Sport Chief / Sport Chief RT Models)

Some models may be manufactured with the handlebars lowered. Before changing handlebar position, check regulations in your area of operation. Operation with the handlebars in the raised position may not be legal in all areas for all riders.

WARNING
Handlebar control position must be checked for proper alignment each time handlebar position is changed. Failure to reposition controls could result in loss of vehicle control resulting in serious injury or death.

To change the handlebar position, do the following:

CAUTION

Protect painted surfaces on the front fender and fuel tank prior to beginning the following procedure.

  1. Remove windshield assembly, if equipped.

  2. Loosen all four handlebar clamp fasteners 1.

  3. Rotate the handlebar into the desired position and torque the riser clamp fasteners to specification. The clocking dimples on both side of the handlebars should line up with the split in the risers.

    TORQUE

    Riser Clamp Fasteners: 18ft-lbs (25 Nm)
    Tighten front fasteners first, then rear.

  4. Install windshield assembly, if equipped.

  5. Verify that all controls are operating correctly and the handlebar turns freely from lock to lock.