Bar Ends

Kawi Goon · 04-16-2005

I just bought a set of those cheesy carbon fiber bar ends, but I can't get the original ends off the bike. The screw is so tight that it just starts to strip when I turn it. How the heck am I supposed to get them off? Its a ZZR 600 and the ends are attached with a phillips head screw.

Green Knight · 04-16-2005

Make sure the driver you're using goes all the way into the screws.

virtualkuz · 04-16-2005

most people don't realize it, but the philips head screw actually has several standard sizes. Screwdrivers are made to fit exactly, which makes the job much easier. However, the way the screws are you usally can use either a too big or too small driver and get the job done, you might just mess up the screw head. Those bar ends are lilkey locktited on, so you are going to need the right size bit, and I would use a ratchet to get the torque you need to break the locktite.

r409z · 04-16-2005

when i switched mine i had to have someone hold the bike and i think a vein popped out of my forehead i had to pull so hard to break that thing loose

Kawi Goon · 04-16-2005

Stupid stupid stupid bar ends!!!! I didn't even want them, why did I buy them? I think you're right virtualkuz, they must have Loctite on them. I got so frustrated I almost kicked my bike, then I thought better of it and kicked my car instead.

**2WheelFun** · 04-16-2005

If your careful...maybe you could use an impact driver and with enough taps get the screws to break loose? Just a thought.

Kawi Goon · 04-17-2005

Thanks Whistle Clean, you are a genius. I borrowed an impact driver today and I was finally able to bust them loose. Both screws had red Loctite on them, what a pain.

**2WheelFun** · 04-17-2005

Your welcome!

Glad it worked! While loctite is good and necessary...at times it can cause some serious heartburn!

SouthJersey600R · 04-17-2005

did you get the carbon fiber ends off ebay? if so how are they quality wise, and do they actually help dampen vibration like the LP (Lockhart Phillips) ones are supposed to.

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Kawi Goon Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10	Bar Ends I just bought a set of those cheesy carbon fiber bar ends, but I can't get the original ends off the bike. The screw is so tight that it just starts to strip when I turn it. How the heck am I supposed to get them off? Its a ZZR 600 and the ends are attached with a phillips head screw.

04-16-2005	#3 (permalink)
virtualkuz Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palos Heights, IL Posts: 130	most people don't realize it, but the philips head screw actually has several standard sizes. Screwdrivers are made to fit exactly, which makes the job much easier. However, the way the screws are you usally can use either a too big or too small driver and get the job done, you might just mess up the screw head. Those bar ends are lilkey locktited on, so you are going to need the right size bit, and I would use a ratchet to get the torque you need to break the locktite. __________________ 2005 Z750S

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r409z Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dolgeville, NY Posts: 429	when i switched mine i had to have someone hold the bike and i think a vein popped out of my forehead i had to pull so hard to break that thing loose __________________ 2006 Black ZX-6R Old Bike -- Hot Lime Green 2004 500R

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	If your careful...maybe you could use an impact driver and with enough taps get the screws to break loose? Just a thought. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	Your welcome! Glad it worked! While loctite is good and necessary...at times it can cause some serious heartburn! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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Green Knight Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 1,803	Make sure the driver you're using goes all the way into the screws.

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Kawi Goon Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10	Stupid stupid stupid bar ends!!!! I didn't even want them, why did I buy them? I think you're right virtualkuz, they must have Loctite on them. I got so frustrated I almost kicked my bike, then I thought better of it and kicked my car instead.

04-17-2005	#7 (permalink)
Kawi Goon Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10	Thanks Whistle Clean, you are a genius. I borrowed an impact driver today and I was finally able to bust them loose. Both screws had red Loctite on them, what a pain.

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SouthJersey600R Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Posts: 285	did you get the carbon fiber ends off ebay? if so how are they quality wise, and do they actually help dampen vibration like the LP (Lockhart Phillips) ones are supposed to.

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