Help With Removing Bar End Mirror Inserts

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  1. Cragar67

    Cragar67 New Member

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    #1 Cragar67, Oct 24, 2024
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    HI, 2010 Thruxton 900 efi with 3500 miles. i am the 2nd owner and am trying to remove the original bar end sideview mirrors. the clamps that go inside the handle bars are stuck. i tried penetrating oil and threading the bolt through a wood block and tapping on the block but the inserts aren't coming out. any ideas? thanks in advance.[​IMG]
     
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  2. TRIPLE X

    TRIPLE X Senior Member

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    Try loosening the fastener a few turns then tap the end of the fastener with a mallet which should free the insert?
     
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  3. Cragar67

    Cragar67 New Member

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  4. TRIPLE X

    TRIPLE X Senior Member

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    It's an expanding anchor bolt type fastener. Screw the bolt back in a few threads (about 6mm) then tap the end of the bolt with a rubber mallet / hammer until it pushes the insert free inside the bar. You should then be able to pull out the whole assembly.
     
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  5. Cragar67

    Cragar67 New Member

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    thanks!
     
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  6. Bruce Tas

    Bruce Tas New Member

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    It's welded in leave it there. Use it to fit new mirrors or bar end weights.
     
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