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Handlebars stuck

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by butchietee, Apr 30, 2010.

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    I want to change my 2 piece handlebars to a 1 piece drag bar. For the life of me I can't get the bar off. I took out the cotter pin and took the nut off. It wiggles but wont slide out. There is a black cap under the bar. I thought there might be another screw underneath but it looks like the screw is coming down from under the cap???????
     
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    Let me know what happens with that as I will most likely be doing the same thiig to mine when I get home.
     
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    VICE VERSA!
     
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    Oh will do for sure. Any other work you plan on right now?
     
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    add me to the list of needing to do this as well....
     
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    I am taking it down to the frame and doing a complete cosmetic make over. I will attempt the power train this winter. I have never worked on a motorcycle before. I have a budget of $1,000 and the first Sunday in October as a deadline. I'll record the whole build as it's being done with a ticker on the budget and the timeline. I know absolutely NOTHING about motorcycles and I probably have less than 50 hours on the road. If I can pull this off than really anybody will be able to do it. My brother says it never run again. I say with the help of the dudes on this site we can do it. We have a steak dinner ridding on it. Any input from anyone would be great!
     
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    Sounds like an awesome project. Actually sounds ALOT like mine haha. I just don't know where my budget stands. Hey maybe once we get em complete lets take em for a joy ride since you just live in IL.
     
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    That would make it all worth while!
     
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    Got any spare parts off that Maxim you aint gonna need anymore? Looking for a seat, exhaust, and guages mainly
     
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    My seat is in perfect condition, have a windshield and a rear rack that are in pretty good shape, keeping the exhaust, have gage but speedo is out.
     
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    Yeah I have a seat on mine that I swear used to be a leather couch (or still is) and I have no pipes at the moment. Ahh the joys of pre owned vehicles.
     
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