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BucHead · 10-13-2006, 11:10 PM

Attempting to adjust my handlebars, I removed the bolts under the caps and took off the riser end covers but my bars wont budge. I even tried a hammer (lightly with cloth). Am I missing something, like more items to be removed before the bars will move? Help appreciated.....

DragonRider · 10-14-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BucHead

Attempting to adjust my handlebars, I removed the bolts under the caps and took off the riser end covers but my bars wont budge. I even tried a hammer (lightly with cloth). Am I missing something, like more items to be removed before the bars will move? Help appreciated.....

I can't imagine the bars not moving especially with the riser caps off. My bars were loose as soon as I loosened up the bolts. I have a 2006 M50,but it should be similar. As a fact you have to be careful usually so the bars don't drop onto the tank and dent it. Most put a thick towel on the tank first.

jmelvin · 10-15-2006, 04:35 PM

Buchead, try tapping out your handlebars with a rubber mallet. The first and only time I had to remove the handlebars they were a bit tough to get out once all of the bolts and caps were removed, because they are held well in place by the grooves on the bar and on the lower retention piece. The mallet should do the trick for you.

BucHead · 11-05-2006, 02:41 AM

Do I actually have to remove the handlebars to adjust them down a small amount or should I just be able to rotate them down without removing them from the risers??

jpwM50 · 11-05-2006, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BucHead

Do I actually have to remove the handlebars to adjust them down a small amount or should I just be able to rotate them down without removing them from the risers??

no, no need to remove anything, just loosen the bolts and rotate the handlebars down.

Nico · 11-05-2006, 08:59 PM

Are you sure you are loosening the right bolts?

Ok seriously, when I adjusted mine they wouldn't budge until I had all four bolts loosened a good bit, then the bars moved freely.

BucHead · 11-28-2006, 10:11 PM

I took the covers off and bolts completely out. I will try to get a photo to illustrate, but its sub zero snowstorm conditions right now and its too d**n cold.

Oldgoat · 11-29-2006, 08:44 AM

As you have all 4 bolts out & the 2 covers off, cover your tank with plenty of padding. When you do get the bars free, they are heavy & unweildy & will probably fall on your tank (sod's law!!)

BucHead · 07-21-2007, 10:05 PM

Now the Dealer tells me they used locktite, and I should heat it up with a torch. :o(

NateHarris · 07-22-2007, 08:58 AM

wtf? That is stupid! I don't know if I would use a torch as it could mess up the tank and riser finish. I would remove the tank then use the rubber mallet technique hitting the first bend of the handlebars as it comes out of the risers. Loctite is strong but it's not like epoxy strong. I should break free with a few good raps of a mallet.

digitalbroccoli · 07-22-2007, 07:00 PM

If the dealer is so smart, bring it to him, and ask for a demonstration.

SNAFU · 07-22-2007, 10:22 PM

I'd take the mallet and give the dealer a few raps on the head with it.

10-13-2006, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
BucHead Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Gray M50 Location: Vancouver Posts: 28	Handlebars stuck Attempting to adjust my handlebars, I removed the bolts under the caps and took off the riser end covers but my bars wont budge. I even tried a hammer (lightly with cloth). Am I missing something, like more items to be removed before the bars will move? Help appreciated.....

11-28-2006, 10:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
BucHead Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Gray M50 Location: Vancouver Posts: 28	I took the covers off and bolts completely out. I will try to get a photo to illustrate, but its sub zero snowstorm conditions right now and its too d**n cold. __________________ Wisdom is the ability to not get into a situation where you will need it. Harry Neale

11-29-2006, 08:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Oldgoat Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 150	As you have all 4 bolts out & the 2 covers off, cover your tank with plenty of padding. When you do get the bars free, they are heavy & unweildy & will probably fall on your tank (sod's law!!) __________________ 2006 M50, Black

07-21-2007, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
BucHead Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Gray M50 Location: Vancouver Posts: 28	Now the Dealer tells me they used locktite, and I should heat it up with a torch. :o( __________________ Wisdom is the ability to not get into a situation where you will need it. Harry Neale

07-22-2007, 08:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
NateHarris Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Location: Fort Mill, SC 29707 Posts: 213	wtf? That is stupid! I don't know if I would use a torch as it could mess up the tank and riser finish. I would remove the tank then use the rubber mallet technique hitting the first bend of the handlebars as it comes out of the risers. Loctite is strong but it's not like epoxy strong. I should break free with a few good raps of a mallet. __________________ Nate 07 M50 Some folks are forever telling us the glass is half full. Others that it is half empty. Did it ever occur to any of these folks that maybe the glass is too big? -George Carlin

10-15-2006, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
jmelvin Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 98	Buchead, try tapping out your handlebars with a rubber mallet. The first and only time I had to remove the handlebars they were a bit tough to get out once all of the bolts and caps were removed, because they are held well in place by the grooves on the bar and on the lower retention piece. The mallet should do the trick for you.

11-05-2006, 02:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
BucHead Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Gray M50 Location: Vancouver Posts: 28	Do I actually have to remove the handlebars to adjust them down a small amount or should I just be able to rotate them down without removing them from the risers??

11-05-2006, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nico In Training Joined: Sep 2006 Location: NoVA Posts: 134	Are you sure you are loosening the right bolts? Ok seriously, when I adjusted mine they wouldn't budge until I had all four bolts loosened a good bit, then the bars moved freely.

07-22-2007, 07:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,052	If the dealer is so smart, bring it to him, and ask for a demonstration. __________________ 06 blue M50 - tattoo profiler and bags, pciii, hypercharger, cruzers, drag bars, lots of other goodies. 82 white/blue Seca - custom cafe bike. 99 black bandit - nekkid, mods in progress.

07-22-2007, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,876	I'd take the mallet and give the dealer a few raps on the head with it. __________________

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