Tix
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Could you please detail how you removed the factory inserts? I've tried 3x to get my bar ends installed, but I cant get the damn factory insert removed.
Bar End Mirror Help
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Could you please detail how you removed the factory inserts? I've tried 3x to get my bar ends installed, but I cant get the damn factory insert removed.
F3NIX
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First of all you have to just get nasty with them. I drilled the inserts out by just going around the insert with a 1/4" or 3/8" bit (something like that) until they came out. Takes about 5 mins a side. Make sure to get your new inserts installed properly or they will be loose. PM me if you have problems.
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Tix
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Good grief, you weren't kidding! I was expecting a dinky o-ring, not a 1" long piece of rubber!
Thank you again for this information, it made the removal a piece of cake.
Buddy
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No need to remove the factory inserts. Just toss the bolts and inserts (spreaders) that came with the bar-ends.
Remove the weights from the end of your bars. and connect it all together like this:
The bolt on the right is identical to the stock bar-end bolt, but is 5mm longer. The washers on the left came with my new mirrors, and provide a bit of space between the new mirror mount and the grips.
Assemble like this, and screw back into the factory handlebar insert.
I found longer replacement bolts for the install at my local Fastenal. The ones I purchased are 5mm longer than the stock bolts, which was plenty to get both sides mounted securely.
Here's what I purchased if anyone wants to save the trouble of searching or experimenting:
M6-1.0 X 55
Socket Head Cap Screw
Class 12.9
Black Oxide Finish
Part #2139574
Remove the weights from the end of your bars. and connect it all together like this:
The bolt on the right is identical to the stock bar-end bolt, but is 5mm longer. The washers on the left came with my new mirrors, and provide a bit of space between the new mirror mount and the grips.
Assemble like this, and screw back into the factory handlebar insert.
I found longer replacement bolts for the install at my local Fastenal. The ones I purchased are 5mm longer than the stock bolts, which was plenty to get both sides mounted securely.
Here's what I purchased if anyone wants to save the trouble of searching or experimenting:
M6-1.0 X 55
Socket Head Cap Screw
Class 12.9
Black Oxide Finish
Part #2139574
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High Quality Billet CNC Alloy Handlebar BAR END Mirrors Fits Ducati Monster 696 | eBay
These are direct bolt ons you can use the screws that come with your bike, just throw away the spreader that comes with the mirrors and as a plus the gold parts match the forks.
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These are direct bolt ons you can use the screws that come with your bike, just throw away the spreader that comes with the mirrors and as a plus the gold parts match the forks.
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SIDE NOTE: Do not clean these with rubbing alcohol. The blue coating will come off. Don't ask me how I know, let's just say I wasted $80 because I thought the blue coating was protective film and tried to get it off. It is the stupidest thing I did in years.