06-08-2022, 01:20 PM
(05-30-2022, 07:54 AM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:(05-29-2022, 11:27 PM)OlieL Wrote: Removing the OEM bar ends is literally a case of undoing the bolt at the end. The spacing difference is because the threaded hole projects beyond the end of the grip by a fair amount (maybe 15mm?).
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Ahhh .. OK, so it is the block with the threaded hole that prevents the lever guard from going in further when the expanding assembly is removed leaving you with just the long bolt. That block is probably a press-fit piece and cannot [easily] be removed so I think that the additional spacer approach is easiest.
(05-29-2022, 11:27 PM)OlieL Wrote: Having done some measuring yesterday I think an M16 spacer (30mm diameter with a 17mm diameter hole in the middle) will do the job. I have ordered some and will report back...
Great. Would like to see the finished product.
M16 spacer was the right call, fits perfectly. Photos of the guards fitted are attached. I've only done one relatively short ride with them fitted, and since managed to break my wrist playing tennis so won't be riding for a few weeks, but they work well, had no additional vibrations and although the clearance looks quite tight I didn't find myself touching the inside of the guard at any stage.
I think they would look a lot better with all the detailing removed with filler and painted to match the bike... I'm not sure whether I'll leave them on longer term or just use them as and when I do go on track and perhaps in the winter when shielding your hands from cold air is a good idea, but generally for what I need these for I am happy.