Thread: Removing original handlebar end inserts (for Acerbis handguard mounting)
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Old 22-05-10, 17:07
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Removing original handlebar end inserts (for Acerbis handguard mounting)
Just got my first bling bling parts for my XT660R: Black Acerbis Rally Pro handguards. These are a must have according to the all-knowing forummembers of this great homepage.

I started removing the original ends and then found the original inserts were pretty tightly stuck inside the handlebars... How do I get them out?

Solutions:
1: Mount the new Acerbis handguards in the original insert. Downside being lack of stabilizing as the new inserts have a profile fitting in the handguards)
2: Remove the original insert somehow - tried pulling quite a bit but it would not move a millimeter.
3: New handlebar ;o)
4: Have a mechanic help me ( )

I searched the forum and it seems keeping the original end-weights will keep the vibration og the handlebar ends down - I will try to do so!

Thanks a bunch!
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