Can anyone help me sort this problem? My RHS bar weight came loose, the other day. I tried tightening the screw, *gently*, but it just kept rotating, rather than pulling in and nipping up. I gently pulled on the weight and it slid out into my hand. Arse! If you look at the link, below and scroll to the bottom right corner, you'll see an exploded view of the arrangement: http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/300_0285/handlebar/handlebar.cfm?man=su&groupid=4800&parent=4740 I've looked down the bar and there's a rubber left inside (6) and, the nut (obviously). I've taken the screw (3) and tried to get it to catch the thread, but no go. I've tried to extract the rubber, using the screw and sideways pressure, while pulling, but no go. Anyone any (serious) ideas how to sort this? -- Cheers! Fr Jack B12S (The Red Mist), CB450DX (The Moped) FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM Red death, to set you free
Fr Jack said... You need a nice Snap-On Mini bottom hose hook to get the rubber out. I've got one here. The rubber will have part bonded to the inside of the bar, you need to break the seal and hook it out. Run a small electrical screwdriver round the outside of the rubber and then try to remove it. once it's out reassemble the whole bar end as one bit, insert up the bar and screw the thing tight.
Hmm.... not sure if there's enough room, with the bend being so close..... -- Cheers! Fr Jack B12S (The Red Mist), CB450DX (The Moped) FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM Red death, to set you free
Considered that, but it's a rather narrow 'ole in the middle of the rubber - not entirely sure there's enough room to allow a big enough hook to pass through. <wanders off to check again> Hmm.... <wonders where to find suitable wire, having no wire coathangers> Wonder if Ma will notice if I nick one of hers....? -- Cheers! Fr Jack B12S (The Red Mist), CB450DX (The Moped) FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM Red death, to set you free
What you need sir is a thick ish welding rod with all the flux chipped off and bent 90 degrees at one end, small a bit as possible. Then fettle back to a small little hook and go fishing . I had exactly the same problem on my b12 and overcame it using above method. If memory serves me right i then glued the nut to the rubber for future shenanigans. If my digital camera hadn't packed up when i was about to photograph my daughter in her school concert i would of sent you a pic of my hook !
I think most people around here would much rather see the pics of your daughter[1] BTW we post at the bottom round here, & snip sigs, & snip irrelevant text etc etc. [1] Assuming she's over 16 [2] [2] 'ish' -- Krusty. http://www.muddystuff.co.uk http://www.muddystuff.us Off-road classifieds '02 MV Senna '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250
In uk.rec.motorcycles, Fr Jack amazed us all with this pearl of wisdom: Get a long(er) bolt with the same size thread as the one that came out and screw it in, then, whip it out with some manly pliers.
Sorted it, this evening. Made a hook and tried to yank it. No joy. Got a bar and gave it a gentle push, then tried the hook, again. Bingo! The nut had become detached, so I just hoiked the bike over on its side and rapped the bar a couple of times. Job done. Not put it back, yet... lack of light..... -- Cheers! Fr Jack B12S (The Red Mist), CB450DX (The Moped) FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM Red death, to set you free
Going to do the same with the nut.... and the washer on t'other side of the rubber. Re: your posting - please take krusty's advice - that's how we do it, here and will save you potential need for an asbestos suit. ;-) -- Cheers! Fr Jack B12S (The Red Mist), CB450DX (The Moped) FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM Red death, to set you free
There wuz nowt to screw into - the nut had made a bid for freedom..... -- Cheers! Fr Jack B12S (The Red Mist), CB450DX (The Moped) FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM Red death, to set you free
Fr Jack said... There's no need to. If you assemble it correctly and don't remove the bolt completely when you take the bung off next time, it won't fall apart.
I didn't take it apart, I noticed it had worked loose, while on the trailer. Tried tightening and ended up with bits in me hand. Still - all sorted, now, ta. -- Cheers! Fr Jack B12S (The Red Mist), CB450DX (The Moped) FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM Red death, to set you free
