Bar End Keeper Broken off Inside Handlebar, Help!

[Lanny]

I was in the garage changing the air filter on the ST1300 and when I grabbed the left Handlebar end it came off in my hand. The threaded keeper inside the handlebar has snapped in half. There is some still in the bar with threads, but the bolt isn't long enough to grab the threads and won't come out of the weight. Any ideas greatly appreciated.

 

[Mellow]

Pictures.. we need pictures.

 

[Lanny]

Pictures.. we need pictures.

I'm not much of a photographer,but here's what I have.

 

[Mellow]

Hmmm..not sure.. maybe a long scew to try and grab it.. or drill the center and try one of those backout bits but that may be too deep for one of those bits.

 

[SupraSabre]

Well, this is what you are dealing with. I haven't had to do anything with them yet, so I'm not sure, other than trying to pull the whole thing out and replace it and the bolt.

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Good luck!

 

[bkra13]

What that diagram doesn't show is exactly what keeps that piece inside the bar. There are actually 2 little pointed tabs on that outer steel ring (piece #13) that snap into holes in the handlebar when you push that assembly into the bar. You'll need to pull the grip off to see the holes and tabs inside them - once you do that, you'll know how it works. Tough to describe otherwise.

Those 2 tabs need to be pushed down into the bar to allow the inner piece to be pulled out - they're the ONLY thing that keep that inner piece from coming out. You may be able to push the inner piece out of the bar with a thin pick pushed through the holes in the handle bar - push the tabs into the holes, then slowly work the inner piece out by pushing on it through those holes until its far enough out to grab with pliers.

None of this will make sense until you take the rubber grip off and take a look at the holes in the handlebar. Then all will be clear!!

Good luck.

 

[Southpaul]

Lanny,

Welcome to the club, I have heard a lot of discussion on this topic. This is not a big deal.

My solution about 20,000 miles ago. Just remove the other bar end and apply a new set of grips that cover the open ends of the bars.

Worked for me with no adverse effects, yet .

Paul

 

[Lanny]

Lanny,

Welcome to the club, I have heard a lot of discussion on this topic. This is not a big deal.

My solution about 20,000 miles ago. Just remove the other bar end and apply a new set of grips that cover the open ends of the bars.

Worked for me with no adverse effects, yet .

Paul

Thanks Paul. I hope to see you at the BRG.

 

[Lanny]

Thanks for the advice Folks!

 

[Rich R]

OK, I just fixed the same thing.
1. Grab the aluminum bit on the bar end weight with a pliers or vise grip and remove the allen bolt.
2 now use allen to screw into other broken bit in bar.
3 As you pull out, a needle nose plier can squeeze the clip to release it and the unit should now slide out.
It will be difficult to pull out since it is supported with rubber dampers. You will need to order the 4 new parts for about $20.
I used a little window cleaner as lube to reassemble.
I hope this helps,
Rich

 

[Lanny]

The old end is out and new parts have been ordered. In the mean time I've followed Paul's advice and removed the right bar weight and put on an extra set of grips I had on hand to ride this weekend. The weather is going to be beautiful this weekend in the Southern Blue Ridge/Smokies..

 

[SupraSabre]

Glad to hear it!:clap2:

 

[Lanny]

The parts came and the weights are back on.

 

[st11ray]

Just don't put that gorilla death grip on your new grips and you shouldn't have any more problems!

 

[CJewell]

I used a bar harness to tie down the bike in a trailer, didnt't realize they both had broken until I unloaded the bike. I have replace the inner bars but I will go ahead and get new rubber bushings and the roll spring. They are staying in for now though.