Removing ridiculous bar ends
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Want to be a bit careful as there's probably only a 6mm screw holding the weights on - if like most Suzukis, last thing you want to do is break that flush.
Could they be just bonded or stuck to the original weights (any residue to give a clue?).
Usually with the standard ones, you can normally hit the head of a well fitting screwdriver to break the 'seal' on the threads.
Can you find similar ones on the internet, perhaps the fitting instructions might give a clue as to whether these are to be fitted with copius amounts of threadlock or glue - assume only way to tighten them is by hand? Is there something that disolves threadlock/glue that can be poured in from the other end of the clip on (thinners?).
Could they be just bonded or stuck to the original weights (any residue to give a clue?).
Usually with the standard ones, you can normally hit the head of a well fitting screwdriver to break the 'seal' on the threads.
Can you find similar ones on the internet, perhaps the fitting instructions might give a clue as to whether these are to be fitted with copius amounts of threadlock or glue - assume only way to tighten them is by hand? Is there something that disolves threadlock/glue that can be poured in from the other end of the clip on (thinners?).
graham22 said:
Want to be a bit careful as there's probably only a 6mm screw holding the weights on - if like most Suzukis, last thing you want to do is break that flush.
Could they be just bonded or stuck to the original weights (any residue to give a clue?).
Usually with the standard ones, you can normally hit the head of a well fitting screwdriver to break the 'seal' on the threads.
Can you find similar ones on the internet, perhaps the fitting instructions might give a clue as to whether these are to be fitted with copius amounts of threadlock or glue - assume only way to tighten them is by hand? Is there something that disolves threadlock/glue that can be poured in from the other end of the clip on (thinners?).
Ive taken the handlebar grip back and rolled it to have a look, and wasnt able to see any residues. Ive found similar on the internet and they are all just wound on with a thread. So im wondering if its just some strong glue of sorts. So will try with a pair of grips and a bit more leverage this eve and go from there.Could they be just bonded or stuck to the original weights (any residue to give a clue?).
Usually with the standard ones, you can normally hit the head of a well fitting screwdriver to break the 'seal' on the threads.
Can you find similar ones on the internet, perhaps the fitting instructions might give a clue as to whether these are to be fitted with copius amounts of threadlock or glue - assume only way to tighten them is by hand? Is there something that disolves threadlock/glue that can be poured in from the other end of the clip on (thinners?).
Its just annoying as it should be so simple, never is though!
Cheers again
OP I'm guessing you purchased the bike from a dealer or similar who took it in as PX as otherwise you'd surely just contact the seller and ask them how they fitted the bar ends which would yield the best approach for how to remove them?
They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
EmmaJ said:
OP I'm guessing you purchased the bike from a dealer or similar who took it in as PX as otherwise you'd surely just contact the seller and ask them how they fitted the bar ends which would yield the best approach for how to remove them?
They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
I purchased privately, however, the owner wasnt sure how her ex-partner had fitted them, she was happy to have them but didnt unfortunately fit them herself.They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
My first port of call, was to ask the previous owner.
There'll be a carrier that screws in/fixes into the bar like the normal bar end. These spikes then screw on over the top of the carrier. More than likely the person who put them on used a very strong thread locker and you'll struggle to get a grip to remove.
Best way is to cut off the pointy bit and that should reveal the nut/allen head that holds the carrier into the bars. Undo and voila! You're tat free ..
Best way is to cut off the pointy bit and that should reveal the nut/allen head that holds the carrier into the bars. Undo and voila! You're tat free ..
y2blade said:
Dog Star said:
Why oh why do sportsbike owners insist on butchering their bikes with the addition of utter tat - s
t carbon fibre|double bubbles|anodised crap|microscopic indicators|tail tidys - it goes on and on. 
That's a very good question.t carbon fibre|double bubbles|anodised crap|microscopic indicators|tail tidys - it goes on and on. Planter said:
EmmaJ said:
OP I'm guessing you purchased the bike from a dealer or similar who took it in as PX as otherwise you'd surely just contact the seller and ask them how they fitted the bar ends which would yield the best approach for how to remove them?
They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
I purchased privately, however, the owner wasnt sure how her ex-partner had fitted them, she was happy to have them but didnt unfortunately fit them herself.They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
My first port of call, was to ask the previous owner.
bass gt3 said:
There'll be a carrier that screws in/fixes into the bar like the normal bar end. These spikes then screw on over the top of the carrier. More than likely the person who put them on used a very strong thread locker and you'll struggle to get a grip to remove.
Best way is to cut off the pointy bit and that should reveal the nut/allen head that holds the carrier into the bars. Undo and voila! You're tat free ..
I think that sounds like the best way, ill let you know how I goBest way is to cut off the pointy bit and that should reveal the nut/allen head that holds the carrier into the bars. Undo and voila! You're tat free ..
Thanks very much
EmmaJ said:
OP I'm guessing you purchased the bike from a dealer or similar who took it in as PX as otherwise you'd surely just contact the seller and ask them how they fitted the bar ends which would yield the best approach for how to remove them?
They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
I'm intrigued as to why they are so dengerous...They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
Pothole said:
EmmaJ said:
They do seem ridiculously dangerous why on earth with anybody fit those things
I'm intrigued as to why they are so dengerous...they look like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handlebar-end-weights-ch...
which to be fair look like the ones for a gsxr so they appear to be the same if that helps.
Have you considered that they may be a reverse thread? I.E. turn right to undo?
which to be fair look like the ones for a gsxr so they appear to be the same if that helps.
Have you considered that they may be a reverse thread? I.E. turn right to undo?
Mr2Mike said:
Pothole said:
'm intrigued as to why they are so dengerous...
This is a pair of children's scissors, used for cutting up bits of paper and cardboard.
This is a pair of craft scissors, for adults who enjoy doing the same thing.
Can you think why they are designed differently?
How many times have you come off a bike?
How many times have you come off a sportsbike on the road?
With those incidents in mind, how many times have your bar ends put you in danger?
Pothole said:
Apologies for my early typo, you patronising arse.
How many times have you come off a bike?
How many times have you come off a sportsbike on the road?
With those incidents in mind, how many times have your bar ends put you in danger?
I'd be more concerned about a member of the public walking into them when parked up somewhere?How many times have you come off a bike?
How many times have you come off a sportsbike on the road?
With those incidents in mind, how many times have your bar ends put you in danger?
ooo000ooo said:
Pothole said:
Apologies for my early typo, you patronising arse.
How many times have you come off a bike?
How many times have you come off a sportsbike on the road?
With those incidents in mind, how many times have your bar ends put you in danger?
I'd be more concerned about a member of the public walking into them when parked up somewhere?How many times have you come off a bike?
How many times have you come off a sportsbike on the road?
With those incidents in mind, how many times have your bar ends put you in danger?
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