HELP... Removing Handlebars...

[WackyDan]

I'm looking for how to remove the handlebar assembly. I've searched the forums, and haven't given up yet, but I thought I would post here as well.

I've removed the four obvious bolts underneath the center area. I assume I need to remove the ignition switch... How?

Seems to have not loosened up anything. The silver cover is still sitting on there and won't budge.

UPDATE... Found http://www.kewlmetalstore.com/download/pdf/Spyder-Pull-Back-Bars.pdf

I'm going back into the garage after those two extra 8mm bolts. Buggers. Still, any tips and tricks are appreciated.

 

[Sarge707]

For the 2 Hiding (Near the ignition) you need a long ,slim 8mm with a 1/4 inch small rachett. There sort of in a hole or tube! Good Luck?

 

[WackyDan]

For the 2 Hiding (Near the ignition) you need a long ,slim 8mm with a 1/4 inch small rachett. There sort of in a hole or tube! Good Luck?

Yeah... Man.. I have all of that and I can't for the life of me get that socket on them. Seems to need the perfect turn of the bars/alignment, and I haven't found it yet.

 

[WackyDan]

Got one... They actually are not that bad to get to... I was reaching under and feeling something else that felt like a bolt head...

 

[Amanda B]

This might also help

The rubber part that wraps around the bars will move, if you move it out of the way you can get to the bolts better. I had to buy 1/4 inch deep sockets to get mine off. You are right you also have to have the handle bars turned correctly. If you look on my profile I have posted a picture of the removed cover so you can see where all the bolts are.

 

[WackyDan]

Thank-you!

Got them all off and handle bars removed/moved... Now just putting on the Helibar risers...Should have most of it done tonight if not tomorrow. It is the only thing standing in the way of my riding!

 

[Sarge707]

Thank-you!

Got them all off and handle bars removed/moved... Now just putting on the Helibar risers...Should have most of it done tonight if not tomorrow. It is the only thing standing in the way of my riding!

:congrats: Your good!! It took me 2 afternoons to get them off?:roflblack:
The 2nd afternoon I had the right tools. When they came off I Looked to the Heavensray: " With Gracious Thanks!"nojoke

 

[WackyDan]

I'll say this... I learned a lot today. I wish I'd had some of you there telling me a few things now and then...

Those bolts that hold the center cover to the bar clamp... You have to be careful not to over tighten them. I got the distinct feeling that I could easily strip them if I wanted to.