bar ends

skikman · December 25th, 2012, 01:04 PM

cant get my bar ends off. before i wreck the screw head thought i would ask.are they left hand threaded

rojoracing53 · December 25th, 2012, 02:07 PM

I hear a lot of people take a torch to them and cook the lock tight to loosen it up. I didn't plan on putting any bar ends back on so I just drilled off the end of the bolt, slid the barend over and use vise grips on the bare threads to remove the remainder of the bolt.

Joshorilla · December 25th, 2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by skikman

cant get my bar ends off. before i wreck the screw head thought i would ask.are they left hand threaded

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FrugalNinja250 · December 26th, 2012, 01:10 PM

The screws are held in with red locktite. Use a propane torch and play the flame on the screw head for a minute, move it around, it should not be getting hot enough to damage the paint or make anything smoke. Once the screw threads get hot enough the locktite softens and the screw comes out.

n4mwd · January 3rd, 2013, 05:43 AM

I got mine off without using a torch. However, its very critical to get a Phillips bit that fits perfectly. I used this. It worked perfectly without marring or burning. The bit that comes with the kit is a perfect fit.

csmith12 · January 3rd, 2013, 05:47 AM

Ah yes.... impact driver, one of my favorite tools. Your normally pissed off when you need it and 9 times out of 10, it does the job and the world is right again. lol

lgk · January 3rd, 2013, 07:26 AM

i torched mine even though i had an impact driver.
worked great.

n4mwd · January 3rd, 2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Ah yes.... impact driver, one of my favorite tools. Your normally pissed off when you need it and 9 times out of 10, it does the job and the world is right again. lol

If you use it before you get pissed off, then the bit fits better.

tdog7812 · January 7th, 2013, 06:15 AM

use a torch, if you are trying to take them off to put on new grips just cut the old ones off, and use some hairspray on inside of new ones and slide them over. hairspray will keep them stuck once it dries.

December 25th, 2012, 01:04 PM	#1
skikman ninjette.org newbie Name: senan Location: ireland Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1995 ninja250 Posts: 5	bar ends cant get my bar ends off. before i wreck the screw head thought i would ask.are they left hand threaded

January 3rd, 2013, 05:43 AM	#5
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I got mine off without using a torch. However, its very critical to get a Phillips bit that fits perfectly. I used this. It worked perfectly without marring or burning. The bit that comes with the kit is a perfect fit. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

January 3rd, 2013, 05:47 AM	#6
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January 3rd, 2013, 07:26 AM	#7
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i torched mine even though i had an impact driver. worked great. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

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December 25th, 2012, 02:07 PM	#2
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I hear a lot of people take a torch to them and cook the lock tight to loosen it up. I didn't plan on putting any bar ends back on so I just drilled off the end of the bolt, slid the barend over and use vise grips on the bare threads to remove the remainder of the bolt.

December 26th, 2012, 01:10 PM	#4
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	The screws are held in with red locktite. Use a propane torch and play the flame on the screw head for a minute, move it around, it should not be getting hot enough to damage the paint or make anything smoke. Once the screw threads get hot enough the locktite softens and the screw comes out.

January 7th, 2013, 06:15 AM	#9
tdog7812 ninjette.org member Name: Tyler Location: North Eastern, Ohio Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 42	use a torch, if you are trying to take them off to put on new grips just cut the old ones off, and use some hairspray on inside of new ones and slide them over. hairspray will keep them stuck once it dries.