2019 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 // Bar End Mirrors Installation

[@BurtoniMotors]

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[@raghavmarwaha4658]

Use a vice grip to hold the bar end caps in place then while holding on use a hex key to rotate the screw. The end caps will come off with ease. This way you avoid taking the entire inside rod out.

[@shakkaka12435924]

Thank you sir ! Worked like a charm

[@flyinlowmjj]

There's an easier way to do it, just take the mirror apart, the mirror bracket comes apart, unscrew the two bolts and the bracket separates in half, put it on bar, then put the mirror ball back in its socket and screw the brackets together again. Much easier than going through all the work to remove the bar end.

[@ad78]

The reason why it was meaty when you pulled out is because they put some weight so it will decrease the handlebar vibration.

[@AT-rv1yw]

I have been struggling with the same issue and this video is the only legit video. Not sure how it's a cake walk for most of the other video's who are not showing the struggle or the the way they did it. I am gonna try more if not then probably will try during my service.

[@TheDirtyWrenchLLC]

I had the same issue so then I downloaded the service manual and they made it look simple. Wasn't working for me until I held the end cap then gave the bolt a little twist. Using a rag and vise grip to hold it still.

[@SuperBlizzard77]

"I'm a bit scared of putting this in right now..." Yep. Understand. Been there...

[@aashirwadtripathy1113]

Hey man, you don't have to take the bar end weight whole assembly out. Just hold the bar end cap with a nose pliers and then turn the allen bolt

[@spottycameron]

Aashirwad Tripathy ever tried doing it before? Ain’t easy.

[@aashirwadtripathy1113]

@@spottycameron I had done it before. When the assembly (the bar end weight) is inside the handle bar..(just like it came from the factory)...you just grab the bar end weight with a nose plier such a way that it doesn't rotate and with the other hand, put a Allen key and just unscrew it...takes a jolt before getting loose. And it (bar end weight) just unscrews from the bar end assembly ( that you pull out of the handle bar every time). 👍🏻

[@civilian401]

Hey Hey, thanks for the video and the effort you put into your channel. Can I suggest making an update to this video? The bar ends are pretty easy to get off without a screwdriver and hammer. Simply push the bar end in towards the gas tank then use a Hex key to remove. There is a small lip on the bar end that needs to catch the end weight piece.

[@BurtoniMotors]

Hey there, appreciate the comment. It's crazy, but when I tried that it did not work. Actually a lot of people on the internet had the exact same issue as I did.

[@rowanke2]

Makes it look so much more sporty!

[@BurtoniMotors]

I completely agree. It does!

[@aurokris4182]

Yep

[@munishsingh2376]

@Burtonini Motors It’s quite simple to unscrew bar end finisher. Just hold the finisher (Rapping with cloth) with plier and use 5 mm Allen Key to unscrew. It is the method and tested many times.

[@paulhopper5459]

Just tried that and it worked like a charm. Thanks for the very succinct and accurate information!

[@reaper8887]

You should ve gripped the silver bar end finisher with a grip wrench or something and then use the allen keys to unscrew.. that would've worked. No need to remove the whole bar end core to install that mirror. And the proper way to remove the "bar end core" was to undo the 2 lock/clips on the tube that u"ll see when u roll the rubber grips slightly up and gently pull it out . ✌️

[@BurtoniMotors]

What’s not shown in this video was the 45 minutes of trying every single way I could imagine (including what you just described) to remove the bar end. Unfortunately when I gripped the silver finished with a monkey wrench / rag combo, nothing happened except that everything kept spinning. After posting this video in a few Royal enfield groups it seems like a lot of people had the exact same issue as me.

[@reaper8887]

@@BurtoniMotors i know man, i had the same issue with my GT too, and there isn't enough information regarding this "spinning bar end problem" on the internet . I nearly gave up on installing my mirrors DIY cause of this .but then fortunately i came across this video of an R3 owner installing the bar end mirrors on KZbin ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWmcl4mpabOXopI ) and guess what, its barends are exactly like the GT's ,i followed the same method and it worked for me. And its a really easy process too, honestly it was kinda painful to watch u go at it like that 😅 but, whatever works works i guess.

[@BurtoniMotors]

I just watched the R3 video and came across a similar video in my research, tried the method. Nothing happened. Trust me, going at my bike with a hammer was really the most painful thing I've ever had to do. But, after 45 min of trying literally everything they had to come out. At this point, it is what it is

[@gianlucaalessia5538]

Could u just have completely unscrew the mirrors, slid them over in place and then clamped them down, with out removing the whole bar end?

[@akosirolandr]

looks like you didn't have to take the bar end cap out. You take off the plastic spacer from the bar end and open the clip on the mirror (clamp style) and clamp it back on the end of the handlebar. The mirror is designed that way so you don't have to take the bar end cap off.

[@BurtoniMotors]

You live and learn - but yeah, I think you are right.

[@dgratale]

How do they work? I am referring to visibility and vibrations.

[@BurtoniMotors]

Dom Gratale they took some work to get them in the right position (driving around the neighborhood and repositioning them every once in a while) but now they work perfect. Absolutely no vibration issues at all.

[@BurtoniMotors]

Did anyone else have issues with their mirrors?

[@gertbfrobe4502]

I had to grab the end cap with some vice grip pliers and then remove the Allen bolt. Stumped me for a bit, it is kind of nice seeing what's inside the bar though, I was curious. I installed the RE bar end mirrors but in the end my end caps don't sit completely flush now and it bothers me. It seems like they could use a better system to lock the end cap into the piece inside the bars.

[@BronwynCarlisle]

Interesting. I had the bars on my interceptor changed, and the bit INSIDE the bars wouldn’t come out. Had to get some different bar end weights for the new bars. Assumed the thing they screw into was welded in, but clearly not.

[@shantanuaher007]

Yes

[@OfficialJadeHaven]

Hey man, love your videos. I just bought a GT and experiencing the same problem with the bar ends. At the point where I’m considering putting off DIY bar ends until the 500km service and getting the Royal Enfield mechanic to do it!

[@BurtoniMotors]

It's a pain in the ass and I wish I did not have to go down that route to get them off, but if I were you, just wait and have them do it.

[@lal4250]

The weight is for wiggle. Keep it. I like your comments. How surprised to find a L/H thread on the right handlebar mirror.

[@mikevega1097]

Do you think that you could've pushed the bar weight in, to keep the weight AND install the mirrors?

[@BurtoniMotors]

mike vega I did just that! Kept the weights (that also work as the bar end) and attached the mirrors. No issues.

[@dawgsz]

thank you so much for this this help me a lot! cheers mate!

[@BurtoniMotors]

Glad to be able to help out! I know there was a lot of confusion on my side,

[@aurokris4182]

Wait some makes the mirror go above the bar like on top, and yours are below? Is visibility okay with them down there?

[@krishnachaitanyavenigalla5743]

I am thinking of getting this byke, would you suggest this,. And I like your videos, you did good job keeping videos short

[@BurtoniMotors]

So far I love my Royal. It's not the fastest bike out there, or the most technologically advanced, but it is a great bike for getting from point a to point b with that cool cafe racer style.

[@vas4uin]

Hi,Did you put any CRG BILLET Adapter ?cause while ordering mirrors it showing we need those adapter .

[@deferencetodusk]

Thanks mayn, just picked up mine today and gonna do this tomorrow with a set from my last bike. Can't you just undo the mirrors completely and clip em over without bothering to pull the tube?

[@Drracer18]

All you need to do is get a firm grip on the bar end cover and use an allen key to remove a small bolt at the center, just ensure to cover the bar end with a a rag cloth to avoid any scratches while holding it

[@aurokris4182]

Do you suggest a change on the bar grips or should I stick with the stock?

[@vas4uin]

CRG Mirrors are they comes in SET left and right??

[@royalenfieldracer7806]

Cool, well done that man!

[@BurtoniMotors]

Love your chrome 650!

[@jigmedewadorje2233]

I was thinking abt doing it same, please let me know and also can you find out if there is a DB killer on the stock exhaust, thank you bro

[@YashGarg]

Of course there is

[@RetroBiker]

Tec bike parts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bdgXRvaqmZr7M have produced an excellent video on how to fit different types of mirror (including bar-end) to the RE

[@jigmedewadorje2233]

Will it not creat a problem with out the exhaust for your GT

[@BurtoniMotors]

Nope, no problem as the engine's computer auto learns what to do with the new flow.

[@aurokris4182]

Tried removing the ends to fix the mirror. Was able to get the end only the end part the cap out without the whole rod. Success 😂 Btw Do you have any idea for a mobile holder, I see people on Gt with holders online. But I don't see their contraption nor a link 😐

[@spottycameron]

Should’ve put the picture at the end of the video

[@BurtoniMotors]

Www.instagram.com/theberlinbiker - photos of it are up there

[@rabinkr6114]

Where can I get these mirrors. New sub

[@utharaptortrex]

The reason ther was metal dust when you took the left mirror off is probably because you tried to unscrew it the wrong way and you probably stripped some of the threads :/

[@BurtoniMotors]

If it was screwed all the way in, how could I unscrew it and create metal dust? Maybe it was a bit crossthreaded at the factory?

[@utharaptortrex]

@@BurtoniMotors maybe, the alloy mounts are very soft any way, so it doesn't take much. I'm probably going to upgrade those on my bike

[@pingu33333]

You really should throw your tools in the bin and visit a bike shop ..lol that right hand mirror will never go back on lol I guess you've never heard of a left hand thread and a hammer and screwdriver is always the best approach to remove bar ends 🙈

[@chrisross4285]

@@BurtoniMotors The video is terrible, doesn't know the r/h mirror has l/h thread and then brutally hammers the bar ends off ruining them, don't work on my bike 😣

[@zombiegrinder303]

For real! It's cringy watching this guy work on his bike.

[@fabianoH5N1]

bro would be better to lower your clip ons , just loose the clip on clamp and pull it down a bit , should give a much more agressive look together with the mirrors.

[@BurtoniMotors]

Video on that is coming haha.

[@fabianoH5N1]

@@BurtoniMotors can also lower the speedo that way

[@fabianoH5N1]

@@BurtoniMotors i think we have seen the same picture on FB scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/72600028_2478029118947589_3510472295111983104_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQnQAXtKnT4svS-incAYmdLEXJia1mO9ZhQXIa6q6gEC1Q8Sg0nZdYrltOwmZgzMxkM&_nc_ht=scontent-vie1-1.xx&oh=6b07c3f082431147ffb67f9e698e30da&oe=5E59906B

[@sc9698]

Painful to see how you take the old ones off, the metal dust you had to clean is from damaging the threads while removing them…

[@BurtoniMotors]

It was painful to do it but unfortunately it was the solution at the time as nothing would budge. I've completely replaced the stock bars with clip-ons now.

[@grahambutler5025]

Yes, the RH mirror has the opposite thread - duurr. 🤨

[@BurtoniMotors]

K

[@grahambutler5025]

Sorry - this is a poor video - you clearly aren’t familiar with the bike. 😳

[@BurtoniMotors]

K

[@jigmedewadorje2233]

You have to hold the bar end ring tight and unscrew it

[@BurtoniMotors]

I gave that a shot as well, nothing. Once I was able to pop it out of the handlebar it looked like it was stripped when originally installed and from what I'm seeing online I'm not the only one with this issue.

[@jigmedewadorje2233]

Let me find you a video for that

[@jigmedewadorje2233]

Search for tech bike parts and look for mirror fitting

[@BurtoniMotors]

I watched a video showing me how to do it before I started on this project. Unfortunately it did not matter Becuase nothing it was stripped when originally installed.

[@jigmedewadorje2233]

Let me know if it worked and please do let me know abt the stock exhaust DB killer

[@owenradwell9011]

Ever thought of joining a wrecking team?

[@BurtoniMotors]

For enough money, I'll come over and sledgehammer some stuff for you.

[@seanrobinson3390]

Broooo noooo lol you just take vice grips to the end and then take the screw out.

[@RANA-fb9qx]

those turn signals are way too long..they look hideous.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Dude. Spanner.

[@BurtoniMotors]

did you not watch me try everything? research the problem, I’m not the only person who had the exact same issue.