Handlebar Install

Pwfyrcat1 · Dec 18, 2003

First let me say that I would like to strangle the engineer that came up with the way the warrior is put together.

Who's idea was it to put the bolts for the lower handlebar holder underneath the cables/wires.

Two, I cannot find the link I am looking for. Billh had instructions on the handlebar install.

I have the manual, but I don't read anywhere that it is necessary to remove the headlight to change handlebars. I am installing TT's and am halfway thru to completion. What is the best way/method to access the bolts that hold the lower handlebar holder in place? All help is geatly appreciated/emoticons/emotion-1.gif

xzvs · Dec 18, 2003

I got in there with a box end wrench - no problems
It is kinda tights tho -- my new bars had allens heads -- now THAT was a nightmare

amospro · Dec 18, 2003

I just checked Billh's website and it is now closed! :-( http://www.angelfire.com/retro/billh1943/

Anyway, it's not too difficult to remove the headlight. You'll have a straight shot at the bolts after removing it. It's also VERY easy to drill out those wire guides - WAY easier than I thought it would be. They just need to be drilled out a little bit. Find a drill bit just a little larger than the wire guide hole and drill it from the top. It literally took me just a minute or two.

mxgod630 · Dec 18, 2003

You can still access Bill's site through Redhorses site

dt · Dec 18, 2003

Yes, that link for BillH's web site shows it is closed, however, I found this link to BillH's site on Washington Warrior's site:http://users.adelphia.net/~redhorse/

1warrior · Dec 18, 2003

yea billh was the man he needs to put some pics up of that rune !

VR-4man · Dec 18, 2003

It was a little bit of a pain, but I put my new bars on without removing the headlight, using common tools.

20747 · Dec 18, 2003

i didnt have to remove the headlight but i did loosen the bolts. also i used a universal socket to remove the bar braces

RickPullins · Dec 19, 2003

The headlight can stay on, but getting it out of the way is easier and the wiring for the controls is in there. Disconnecting those wires also helps make the process simpler.

Pwfyrcat1 · Dec 19, 2003

Thanks again for the advice/help.

DNGrumpy · Dec 19, 2003

I cut the wire guide with a grinding wheel then took the thing apart anyway. It was much easier with it all apart.

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