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Post by Cullen Nance on Aug 6, 2011 17:32:27 GMT -4
Does anyone have any tips on how to replace the handlebars. I have the standard on currently and I'm trying to separate the break/clutch wiring from the switch boxes, but there are some stripped screws and the grips aren't pulling off the bars. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks in advance!
cullen
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2011 17:38:05 GMT -4
some times a small punch and a hammer will turn a screw enough to get it loose. the grips might have to be cut off.
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Post by felkman on Aug 6, 2011 18:05:24 GMT -4
An impact screwdriver may work. I had to use one on my cb450 as they were stripped.
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Post by williamc89 on Aug 6, 2011 22:28:00 GMT -4
you can get a cheap impact screwdriver at harbor freight i got one from there and it works good
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Post by Owen Nevins on Aug 7, 2011 21:23:33 GMT -4
i had to drill the head off of a striped screw on mine, after the head drilled completely off (careful not to damage the grips) I was able to separate the box and take the screw out with a set of vice grips
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Post by novafrk on Aug 12, 2011 8:31:07 GMT -4
I like to use PB blaster to soak the threads, then I try to get vise grips on the head of the screw, if it's completely stripped out. A little bit of heat from a propane torch applied to the aluminum housing will often loosen up the threads as well. As a last resort, take a die grinder and cut a slot in the head of the screw, then use a large flat head screwdriver. Good luck, go slow and easy on it and you'll get it.
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Post by hogsausage on Aug 12, 2011 8:42:12 GMT -4
Use all the above suggestions starting with PB blaster and you should get it!
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Post by tango911 on Aug 12, 2011 19:55:49 GMT -4
+1 on the dremmel the head for a flat screw just dont cut it too deep or you will twist the head off. worst case youll have to drill it out. maybe an easy out drill bit. worst worst case, drill it out and use a keen sert.
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