Rompy McPoot Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Need to get this bar end off, so I can get a lever guard on : Mmm, yeah, it's a bit out of focus, that. What we've got there is a mashed allen hole*. Can't get a key in there*, or get any purchase. What can I doooo? Cut a big slot in it? Try and wrap something tight around it*? The aid of the PBE massive is appreciated * pfft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Sacrificial torx bit hammered in? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Rompy McPoot said: Need to get this bar end off, so I can get a lever guard on : Mmm, yeah, it's a bit out of focus, that. What we've got there is a mashed allen hole*. Can't get a key in there*, or get any purchase. What can I doooo? Cut a big slot in it? Try and wrap something tight around it*? The aid of the PBE massive is appreciated * pfft I would be drilling that. Start small and work up on size. Left Handed drill bits if you have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rompy McPoot Posted July 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, Thunderbolt said: I would be drilling that. Start small and work up on size. Left Handed drill bits if you have them. It's probably worth me re-sharing these, btw : Just so we all know where we stand, vis-a-vis mechanical competency 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Rompy McPoot said: It's probably worth me re-sharing these, btw : Just so we all know where we stand, vis-a-vis mechanical competency Seriously it isn’t that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 +1 for the sacrificial torx bit. If that fails & the buggered hex socket is in the bar end itself rather than a bolt through it, then mole grips & if needs be, a short sharp application of one of Hawkati's force multipliers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfreddybikes Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 46 minutes ago, Rompy McPoot said: It's probably worth me re-sharing these, btw : Just so we all know where we stand, vis-a-vis mechanical competency The sandals worry me much than the fucked saw 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 55 minutes ago, Rompy McPoot said: It's probably worth me re-sharing these, btw : Just so we all know where we stand, vis-a-vis mechanical competency Well at least we have an answer to the question 'What would Jesus do if someone gave him a Benley 200?' 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 I would go as large as possible on the torq bit, smaller ones or hex that will nearly fit that hole will possibly just round off in that soft Ali,, drill it larger,, give it few smacks to help first, hammer the bigger torq in, then put it on an impact driver and heavy hammer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeeTeeArr Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Are you sure it's an allen screw and not a JIS crosshead? If it's a crosshead, digging about with a pick might clear the slots enough to get a screwdriver in. If it is an allen, it might just be bruised around the end and a quick clean with a drill* might reveal a decent hex. * An allen screw may need a dremel with a die grinder to clear the hole if it's a hard screw. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylar1000 Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Will a mole grip get on it? I take it they arnt held in by a rubber plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rompy McPoot Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, hylar1000 said: Will a mole grip get on it? I take it they arnt held in by a rubber plug. Possibly. I don't think I've got a set of mole grips. That is to say I *might* have some, but I don't know where they are right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 If it's ally, you could drill a hole through it from side to side & use a screwdriver as a Tommy bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426hemi Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hacksaw straight through the bar end under the head of the bolt, screw so it releases the pressure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Just catching up on other posts, I see you're talking about an NSR250, is this it? If so, I don't think the bar end is a separate item, it's an integral part of the actual clip-on. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274572266301?hash=item3fedc84b3d:g:JCgAAOSwBthfrYqA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Pat said: Just catching up on other posts, I see you're talking about an NSR250, is this it? If so, I don't think the bar end is a separate item, it's an integral part of the actual clip-on. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274572266301?hash=item3fedc84b3d:g:JCgAAOSwBthfrYqA If that's the case, what is the left bar look like as should be the same? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rompy McPoot Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 It is, yes. Will get pic soon. That's me fucked for putting a lever guard on, then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLRS Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 There used to be these mtb bolt on bar end things.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rompy McPoot Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 I've had a look on these internet's for a guard that attaches to the fork end of the bar instead of the end, but can't find one. Bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rompy McPoot Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Unless.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STP-Tek2-Black-Bar-Mount-Brake-Lever-Guard-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Race-Track-BSB-/124377101347?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 If its got enough Ali, couldn't you just drill and tap a thread in it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 ...or just hacksaw the end off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rompy McPoot Posted July 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 20 hours ago, Rompy McPoot said: Unless.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STP-Tek2-Black-Bar-Mount-Brake-Lever-Guard-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Race-Track-BSB-/124377101347?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Na - you need 14 mil of handlebar, I've got 7. Can't use the 250, plan B.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesmoEddy Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 By what date do you need it sorting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CMSMJ1 Posted July 7, 2021 Report Share Posted July 7, 2021 Buy a new bar that's hollow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercoolnothing Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 2:57 AM, hawkati said: ...or just hacksaw the end off? Nahh he'd be better off using this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesmoEddy Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 3:50 PM, Rompy McPoot said: Na - you need 14 mil of handlebar, I've got 7. Can't use the 250, plan B.... On 7/7/2021 at 4:40 PM, DesmoEddy said: By what date do you need it sorting? What I am suggesting is that you send me the clip-on (or buy a spare, such as the eBay item linked above by Pat) and I'll remove the existing bar-end and make a new aluminium plug for the end which protrudes out more than the 14mm you need in order to fit the STP lever guard you found. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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