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I finally got around and removed the right bar end to clean up the garbage. And then, I was putting the bolt back on, I said to myself "I might as well clean the left side..."
Well I did, but after I tried to put the bar end back on, I realized the nut inside the bar was dancing around or something. So I had to remove the piece of rubber and the whole thing came apart. Now, I have all the pieces, but I can't get it to be as Tight as before... in fact, is all wiggling and stuff. Should I take this to the shop? The rubber doesn't seem to grip anymore.
Here's what I have. From let to right: Bar end, Inside rubber, Bolt, outer nuts (2), gold inner nut.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/subco/barend.jpg)
This 5 minute job ended up in 30 minutes of frustration. :mad:
[edit] forgot to say... is funny how the bike starts to fall apart as soon as the 1 year warranty expires :laugh:
I seem to have a problem with bar ends falling out. I've had 3 come out on me so far.
When you reinstall the bar end, spray some hairspray or put some grip glue on the rubber and THEN stick it in the bar and tighten it down. It should help the rubber grip the inside of the bar better.
Hmm...the rubber needs to expand more...somehow...tightening the nuts should do that, but maybe the nuts are spinning...it looks like there is an impression of the nut that would prevent it from turning, the only other suggestion would be to add a lock washer.
Or, buy a pair of Lockhart/Phillips barends and use the rubber from one, or both, of those; that's what I did.
You have one more nut than I have??? You must have two spacer nuts??
It sounds like you can't buy a new rubber piece???
I striped the Philip head on both of mine. Now have pan head 1/4 "
maybe I am doing it all wrong... how far inside the bar am I supposed to stick the rubber piece? :dunno_white:
do I have to put the inside nut along with the rubber piece inside and then try to screw the bolt in? or assamble the whole thing outside and then stick it in...?
dang it, where's the repairs manual for the GF500F ?
Quote from: subc on June 15, 2006, 09:54:02 PM
maybe I am doing it all wrong... how far inside the bar am I supposed to stick the rubber piece? :dunno_white:
do I have to put the inside nut along with the rubber piece inside and then try to screw the bolt in? or assamble the whole thing outside and then stick it in...?
dang it, where's the repairs manual for the GF500F ?
Assemble the whole thing and make sure the nuts are beginning to expand he rubber. Then push it inside the bar and screw the screw until the nuts tighten up against the rubber, expanding it more.
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on June 15, 2006, 09:56:37 PM
Assemble the whole thing and make sure the nuts are beginning to expand he rubber. Then push it inside the bar and screw the screw until the nuts tighten up against the rubber, expanding it more.
One paragraph and I was done in like a minute 8) Many thanks! now is very tight. I was trying to assemble the whole thing with the rubber and nut inside... so that's why it was very frustrating. :cookoo:
note to self: listen to the voice of more experienced riders. :thumb:
Quote from: subc on June 15, 2006, 10:15:47 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on June 15, 2006, 09:56:37 PM
Assemble the whole thing and make sure the nuts are beginning to expand he rubber. Then push it inside the bar and screw the screw until the nuts tighten up against the rubber, expanding it more.
One paragraph and I was done in like a minute 8) Many thanks! now is very tight. I was trying to assemble the whole thing with the rubber and nut inside... so that's why it was very frustrating. :cookoo:
note to self: listen to the voice of more experienced riders. :thumb:
Did you use an adhesive on them of some sort to make sure they stay in?
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on June 15, 2006, 10:19:56 PM
Did you use an adhesive on them of some sort to make sure they stay in?
not yet... I am thinking about getting some aftermarket bar ends (heavier), since lately I've started to feel my right hand numb after 15 minutes or so riding (from vibration). When that day comes, I will use some sort of sticky stuff. ty
Quote from: subc on June 16, 2006, 12:37:00 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on June 15, 2006, 10:19:56 PM
Did you use an adhesive on them of some sort to make sure they stay in?
not yet... I am thinking about getting some aftermarket bar ends (heavier), since lately I've started to feel my right hand numb after 15 minutes or so riding (from vibration). When that day comes, I will use some sort of sticky stuff. ty
Heavier bar ends don't necessarily quell vibrations more than the stockers. Before you go buy bar ends, remove one of your current ones and ride around with one in and one out. See which side has less vibrations. If it's the one without the bar end, buy some lighter bar ends. Also, try not squeezing the grips as hard. Your hands should almost be floating on the bars with just enough pressure to operate the controls. Remember, the bars are not a weight bearing structure. The more pressure you put on the bars the more vibrations you will feel. The tighter you squeeze the grips the more vibrations you will feel.
To quote Doc Wong - "They are handlebars, not 'hang-on-for-dear-life' bars"
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on June 16, 2006, 06:53:14 AM
Quote from: subc on June 16, 2006, 12:37:00 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on June 15, 2006, 10:19:56 PM
Did you use an adhesive on them of some sort to make sure they stay in?
not yet... I am thinking about getting some aftermarket bar ends (heavier), since lately I've started to feel my right hand numb after 15 minutes or so riding (from vibration). When that day comes, I will use some sort of sticky stuff. ty
Heavier bar ends don't necessarily quell vibrations more than the stockers. Before you go buy bar ends, remove one of your current ones and ride around with one in and one out. See which side has less vibrations. If it's the one without the bar end, buy some lighter bar ends. Also, try not squeezing the grips as hard. Your hands should almost be floating on the bars with just enough pressure to operate the controls. Remember, the bars are not a weight bearing structure. The more pressure you put on the bars the more vibrations you will feel. The tighter you squeeze the grips the more vibrations you will feel.
right on, hey remeber the bar ends you saw on my bike at the gap? that was the first 1000 miles i put on them and my hand never got tired, there a lot smaller than the stockers. sorry no pictures but there just buillt alum and crewwed right in to the bar. and for the first time i dont have to mess with them yaaaaa