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Old 03-25-2014, 07:42 PM   #11
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Thanks Water Warrior. I'll do it as soon as I get the new bar ends delivered. Kind of weird that the screw is twisted... Dont u think? Prolly past owner dropped the bike....
That is the NO.1 reason for munched up bar ends.



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Old 03-26-2014, 05:30 AM   #12
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When mine went down, I managed to straighten the long bolt. Give it a try. You've nothing to lose.
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Old 03-26-2014, 01:48 PM   #13
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what are good Bar Ends for my GZ250?

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That is the NO.1 reason for munched up bar ends.


Hey i am trying to get it out but it is just way to stucked... Ideas water warrior please. I think the screw is very twisted...



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Old 03-26-2014, 03:33 PM   #14
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A few drops of soapy water might help it slide out. Turn the bars to the right or left so the fluid runs down to the inner parts of the bar end. Wiggle and pull at the same time. A drop of dish soap would be my choice.
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Old 03-27-2014, 03:25 PM   #15
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A few drops of soapy water might help it slide out. Turn the bars to the right or left so the fluid runs down to the inner parts of the bar end. Wiggle and pull at the same time. A drop of dish soap would be my choice.

Thanks... The soapy water worked just fine :-)




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Old 03-27-2014, 03:29 PM   #16
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The new ones :-)
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Old 03-27-2014, 11:35 PM   #17
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Another success story. Woo Hoo!
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Old 03-31-2014, 08:54 AM   #18
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Good choice. Well done.
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Old 03-31-2014, 09:06 AM   #19
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Thanks... next step, will change the rear fender... Got it on ebay for $35 and is mint... :-) When i bought the bike it was a little broken and repaired not very well. Will try to find a guide
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