bar end removal

[04SpdTrpSE]

Because of the wonderful "shoulder/elbow view" the stock mirrors provide, I am going to replace them with bar end Napoleons. any helpfull hints at removing the bar end weights and the such before I dig in?

On 2004-04-09 18:52, 04SpdTrpSE wrote:
Because of the wonderful "shoulder/elbow view" the stock mirrors provide, I am going to replace them with bar end Napoleons. any helpfull hints at removing the bar end weights and the such before I dig in?

Loosen the barend weight, then tap on it lightly with a hammer. It should come right off. The interior of the bar has a blockage an inch or so into the bar tube. You may have to shave down the rubber on the mirror to get it to go in all the way.

I had to use channel locks to get my bar-ends off. They were stuck tight!

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[ This message was edited by: bung on 2004-04-09 19:52 ]

[BShell]

If you haven't already done so, you can tape the bar ends (to protect the finish) and then use the vice grips to twist it loose and off.