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Americanmadexb
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

whats the easiest way to get the stock plugs out of the bar ends? Do they twist off or should i just pull on them?
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Tank_bueller
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 06:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They are just pressed in. I pulled mine with pliers, not planning to re-use them though.
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Brineusaf
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 06:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Was browsing the other day for bar ends, and came across this site.

http://www.hvmparts.com/universal.htm

I am not going to order anything from them, but I got a chuckle how every pic on the page is of a Buell. Someone knows their bikes...
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Cochise
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 08:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I can give you one reason.....JohnnyLunchbox
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 08:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That is too funny... The Uly belongs to an early prototype tester and the other 3 Buells... well....I may have something to do with that. LOL. Check out the Badweb links section.
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Buellgirlie
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 11:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hey johnnylunchbox -

how do these compare to what's on an XB9R stock? heavier, lighter?

since i ground mine down quite a bit in my lowside at the track - i'm in the market for a spare set. not going to install them just yet, but think its probably good to have a set "just in case"

let me know
thanks
D
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Americanmadexb
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

umm, im lost
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Americanmadexb
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 11:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

nevermind, got the cross referance... i guess ill pull them out tomorrow

(Message edited by americanmadexb on May 13, 2006)
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 11:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buellgirlie - are you referring to the little plastic caps on your clip-ons? I was not aware that any Buell came from the factory with bar ends of any sort. HVMP bar ends (for the XBR's) are 303 stainless, and weigh about 14 ounces each. The primary goal is vibration attenuation through pure mass. The secondary benefits are that they function as sliders, and because of the extra length will protect the levers in case of a tip over, and I haven't really done the math, but they may also protect the frame in certain horizontal situations (but don't quote me on that yet). Some people have even reported that the added mass may reduce headshake.
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