How To Remove Honda Bar Ends and Cores

[@rinna88]

I was hammering along for about 30 minutes on my Honda Africa Twin & then realized that checking KZbin might be helpful. Awesome instruction! 🙏

[@SophiepTran]

Love these instructional vids on even the most menial tasks. Came to this video after pulling on the bar ends for close to half hour. Didn't know there were clips holding them in. I mean, who does that? For me though since I keep the bike out of the rain generally they weren't so rusty. I didn't even have to take the grips off. Just 2 flat head screw drivers under each tab and levered them loose. Then a little tug with the bolt threaded in a few and they popped right out. Pretty much done in 2 minutes after watching watching this video and seeing what was there.

[@jackrabbit8703]

What would be really helpful would be to show how to remove the throttle side. Nice work though..nice to know how it's set up.

[@azrielss]

I know this is an old comment, but just undo the screws holding your right hand switchgear on, this allows the entire throttle slider to come off the bar, or move enough along for you to get to the clips

[@nomusplenus]

Take the bars off (2 13mm bolts) and keep them. Fit after markets with any type of bar ends. Job done.

[@Lumencraft-]

Is having rubber separating the weight from the bar end itself a critical part of the way these work to dampen vibration? Or could the weight be attached to a welded nut?

[@AimlessMoto]

The rubber is what helps the bar weight cancel out the vibrations through the handlebars. If you buy aftermarket weights they are typically 3-4x heavier than OEM because they are hard-mounted to the ends of the bars, either by an expansion sleeve or welded in insert.

[@damienpeckham2834]

I've wondered for some time how these inserts are removed. A nice video 👍

[@tinkertime7165]

I think you said you didn’t want the mirrors to vibrate. Well my understanding is the bar end weights are there to DAMPEN vibration. This would help you having them in there (if the mirror could still be fitted).

[@AimlessMoto]

Yes and no... with these installed the mirrors mounted too closely to the bars and pinched the throttle. I'm sure a spacer (washers) could have been fitted.

[@LawrenceCragg-t2k]

I found a video that showed someone use a slide hammer so thats what i did, use a m6 eye bolt and use the slide hammer it pulls the weight but damages the clip which can be replaced easy when you know how.

[@reneschindhelm4482]

Thank you. I have a hard time getting the weights off as they rotate even holding them with a pipe wrench. I even messed the screws up applying a lot of force. Is there an easier way to get them off?

[@markcollins5026]

Nope !

[@AimlessMoto]

You can soak them in PB Blaster and let it eat the rubber over the course of a day or two... but then you're left with a slippery mess... a bolt and slide hammer may help.

[@reneschindhelm4482]

@@AimlessMoto OK, hammer time it is :)

[@kylelammie4621]

The best way to remove the clip is to rotate it at least 45 degrees to release the tabs. Then pull right out. I used a vice with the jaws open a bit, an adjustable wrench or channel locks work too.

[@AimlessMoto]

+Kyle Lammie That's almost exactly how the throttle side came out... unfortunately, this clutch side was so rusted in-place there was no way to rotate it.

[@greenmarine5]

I know this video is 2 years old but how was the vibration on the mirror after removing the core ?

[@AimlessMoto]

Not bad, but you have to use the split-nut metal style insert for the mirror. The rubber inserts will tend to vibrate the heck out of the mirrors.

[@greenmarine5]

Awesome, thanks for the response, much appreciated. !

[@briankeith757]

So the cores are supposed to prevent vibration? Groms don't have them and when you install bar end mirrors the cores need to be removed in order to install them........what are some cons when the cores are removed?

[@AimlessMoto]

Brian Keith cons? A little extra vibration in the bars. But, softer grips will make up for it.

[@hippow9946]

the screw on the bar ends of my cbr 250 is really hard to remove, I tried my best but i ended up broke the head of the screw, any suggestions?

[@sethshaffer8592]

Cant get mine off either

[@Purp.600]

Question? I have an 03 cbr600rr with aftermarket bars. I bought some bar ends that I liked but noticed it doesn't have any insert screw hole inside the bar. What bar ends should I get? Or can I just buy inserts for it?

[@AimlessMoto]

Just buy inserts... get the split-wedge style, not the rubber ones...

[@kdlofty]

Does anybody know what the music at the start is called, and who it was by?

[@AimlessMoto]

+kdlofty Its called "RIDE" and it was on Creative Commons.

[@kdlofty]

Cheers buddy.

[@MrJoaopedro98]

hello, do you know of any ways to remove the cores without removing the bar ends on throttle side? My bar end is stuck on the core and it spins endlessly and i cant get the throttle off because of the bard end...

[@AimlessMoto]

João the only way is to loosen the throttle control and slide it up the bar as far as it will go. Then 2.5 to 3" up the bar from the end, drill an 1/8th inch hole straight through the bar, core and out the bottom. Then put a screwdriver with an 1/8" shank through the hole. Then you can unscrew the bar end.

[@MrJoaopedro98]

Thanks for the advice, i was thinking of cutting the bolt off, given that i managed to get a bit of a gap between the bar end and core, then i could get the throttle control off and try to remove the core in the way that your video demonstrated. What do you think is the best option? Thanks for the video and quick response.

[@reyrodriguez7780]

How much vibration did you start getting after you removed the bar end stuff...

[@AimlessMoto]

Zero... but I had installed heated grips and heavy mirrors, so your mileage may vary.

[@brian280f]

I have a honda vtr250 and there's no screw on the bar ends, any suggestions? thanks!

[@AimlessMoto]

Brian Filipac this is copy and pasted from PerthStreetBikes.com : " the bar ends on a stock vtr are pushed in and spot welded... firstly you need to remove your handlebars from bike which means removing grips and levers. when you have bars off check the underside about 50mm from end of handlebar and you should notice a small patch of silver touch up paint, if you look really closely you should be able to make out the 6mm hole where the ends have been welded to bars... drill out these holes and bar ends should just fall out." Hope this helps!

[@brian280f]

AimlessMoto thanks for the prompt reply mate!! Will try and follow your instructions!!

[@wilmilsoncagay566]

Can I still install a lever guard with cores inside? my cores are rotating endlessly and my lever guard is not tightly fastened to the core.

[@AimlessMoto]

You can leave the cores and install directly to them, or pull them all the way out... but some cheap bar-ends don't bite the inside of the handlebars well enough to prevent them from spinning. It really sucks if you install handlebar end mirrors that won't lock down. Find yourself something that mounts with a split-collar. They are very snug.

[@ridingwithsam]

Does this cause any problems with excessive vibration once its taken out?

[@AimlessMoto]

Sam Grattan nope!

[@baldilocks1914]

Absolutely

[@toobshmoob]

How did you do the throttle side?

[@AimlessMoto]

+toobshmoob The EXACT same way. In order to take the throttle off, you need to unscrew the 2 or 3 screws under the switch box, pull it apart, and slide everything off all at the same time. Removal of the core is identical to the clutch side.

[@toobshmoob]

+AimlessMoto Thanks. Will give it a bash.

[@AimlessMoto]

That shouldn't affect anything, the pin barely goes deep enough into the bar to affect the damper sliding out.

[@TheAjs71]

thanks for posting this...saved me a lot of time and mucking around, cheers A.

[@JukinJiga]

finally! A video that shows how to freaking get my bar end mirrors installed! Thanks a lot man! Question: do i have to take off the rubber grip? or can i somehow just take the clip out without removing the whole grip?

[@AimlessMoto]

You can take it off without removing the whole grip... you will have to try and peel back about 3/4 of an inch of the grip to access the little holes that the clips lock into. Otherwise, it shouldn't be too hard.

[@pardeepsaini7565]

Great video, just wondering if anyone knows the size of the bolt? I lost my stock bar end today with the bolt and wanted to replace it. T

[@Travelling_Tracer]

M6 1.0 pitch

[@sammythefaxman]

AM - TY for the vid. What is the make and model of the bar end mirrors you are installing in this video? Best vid on this subject. Also, some other notes. Yes, the core provides vibration control - they are basically stiffening the handlebar tube, probably helps strengthen as well in small falls - the OEM Honda bars are very expensive to replace. Also, the best bar end mirrors employ a "wedge" design. You can see the counter-biased cut tubes in your video. It goes by quickly, but you can pause to see. They work like the old style bicycle handlebar stems, if you ever worked on a bicycle back in the 70/80/90s you are familiar with the wedge design that is used to position and mount the handlebar neck inside the bike's "head tube." The bar end mirrors that use the wedge design typically will offer a few different size wedges making them "universal." Thanks again.

[@AimlessMoto]

+sammythefaxman Yep, most of the good ones have a split-wedge nut, or a lag-bolt style split sleeve. The rubber expansion ones are awful for mirrors, but great for standard bar-ends. The Honda core doesn't really stiffen them. I agree they can prevent damage by absorbing knock-over damage, and maybe prevent the bar from bending, but if you're crashing that hard, you're probably not riding the bike home. Thanks for the reply! Here's a link to the bar-ends: www.ebay.com/itm/MOTORCYCLE-BLACK-ALUMINUM-7-8-HANDLE-BAR-END-MIRRORS-CAFE-RACER-BOBBER-CLUBMAN-/161812985886?hash=item25acce381e&vxp=mtr

[@Locomario14]

Can you comment a link to the type of mirrors you installed?

[@AimlessMoto]

They don't have them on e-bay anymore, and I wouldnt' recommend them anyway. They were a "Rizoma" copy cat... I think Rizoma sells them as a "classic" or "café" style.

[@enriquezambrano1]

Hello, what kind of bike is that and what year is it?

[@AimlessMoto]

2006 Honda VFR800 Interceptor

[@jakesta104]

Where to buy these things?

[@jhstony]

Thanks , very helpful couldn't work out why I couldn't get mine off, didn't know about the cup inside.

[@1mick66mick66]

Honda's are a complete pain in the rear to work on . Everything is over complicated.. Try taking the pillion foot pegs off.. end up removing half the bike. who thinks of these designs... Nice video.. I was wondering how the hell to get the bar weights out...

[@Knights2theEnd]

Do you experience high frequency vibrations with the cores out?

[@AimlessMoto]

+Knights2theEnd None whatsoever. You may on an I4 (cbr) equipped bike because they rev a bit higher than the V4 on the VFR800 this was demonstrated on.

[@Knights2theEnd]

AimlessMoto I have a cbr600rr (Inline 4 engine) and I definitely feel the high frequency vibrations. I'm going to order the cores, which the previous owner took out, in order to eliminate the vibrations.

[@AimlessMoto]

You could do that, or simply buy weighted bar-ends... they're rubber mounted, and are normally stainless. I used them on my GS500 with good results. www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Suzuki-Hollow-Handle-Bar-Ends-Grips-Heavy-Weight-Vibration-Reducing-Caps-/160861332509?hash=item257415241d:g:YNUAAOSwl8NVWku3&vxp=mtr Even though these say "Suzuki" they will fit your Honda no issue. Knights2theEnd

[@Knights2theEnd]

AimlessMoto How do you install these without cores inside?

[@AimlessMoto]

Rubber grommet on the bar end expands with a nut and bolt... Rock solid, and helps to absorb 99% of the vibrations. Knights2theEnd

[@vasiltasoulas8297]

Hello, How can I do that on Honda Sh300? Thanks

[@orion310591RS]

Tools to remove bar end: knipex pliers, ph3 bit, gedore wrench, he is removing heating grip, if u have normal one, you can use those screwdrivers directly, hole is after 10mm, eventually you will kick both pins within minute if its not rusty. I got mine out after few tries. Left one was easier than right one, had to unscrew and screw brake and throttle...

[@henry3397]

I really hoped they had a tool for this instead of the brute force method, it was absolutely horrible to get these things off. I'll never do it again, unless the core breaks off from a drop, then it'll be pretty easy.

[@SurajGupta-gl1kd]

How i can remove this same thing in honda dream yuga ??

[@AimlessMoto]

You have to drill out the welds.

[@SurajGupta-gl1kd]

Whole welds or only in centre.

[@09mantlek]

I put bar ends on my cbr125 and just thought the cores were rubber inserts that I couldn't get out haha. SO when I went down the road the bar ends vibrated like fuck... like it was awful noticed it straight away. Was on my way home to change them and they actually fell off from the vibrations haha.

[@maxdj8166]

hi! i actually DID put a thumb up for that tuto, but... don't you think honda made this for a reason? I'm the same situation, looking for an ending lost stupidly couple of months ago....and I kept screwing it back again and again, yet...

[@wevsky]

i know its an old post but im considering removing both inner weights as one side is broken at the tip where the bolt screws in,i was wondering what vibration was like on the hands with no inner weights? and does the habdling feel any different atal ?

[@AimlessMoto]

It had zero affect on how the bars felt in my hands. No additional vibration what-so-ever.

[@wevsky]

AimlessMoto thanks for the reply man

[@Dick070579]

That's how I got here as well. The internal parts are about $20 in America, but I can't find anywhere to buy them here in Aus (well, not online anyway)!!

[@briankeith757]

Richard Smith try Www.tstindustries.com

[@theyoutubeguy1]

I hope you enjoy those vibrations.

[@wilmilsoncagay566]

I felt it. I replaced it with lever guard.

[@theyoutubeguy1]

You don't have to remove grips you can just use a flat head screw driver.

[@tinkertime7165]

Thanks for posting this, helpful.

[@skramamme685]

This is exactly the info I need as I'm replacing the current mirrors on my CBR250r to bar-end mirrors as I find they really increase visibility of the road behind me, even if they are a bit daggy. Unfortunately the bastard screws won't turn, so I can't get the end weights off to attach the new mirrors. They screws are _so_ set that I think I'm going to have to get someone to use a power drill to get the bloody things out...and I just got a new helmet and motogirl kevlar leggings that I was intending to try out in the morning, gdi.

[@themotorbikechannel8554]

Thank you, helped me a lot with my removal.

[@toz035onyou2be]

Thanks, nice tips and how to do it

[@DavidM2002]

That nasty little clip at 6:29 should be discarded and replaced with a new one according to the Honda service manual. I guess Honda knows that it's impossible to get out in anywhere close to reusable condition.

[@jasondoling8054]

Was waiting for you to stick yourself with the screwdrivers. It was tense for a minute there 😆. Looks to be a pain in the ass job. Piss on it they stay.

[@itom32ify]

Thank you!!

[@trivium2590]

I've been try to find a solution without pulling out the cores as my mechanic said its dangerous to pull them.. whats your take on this AimlessMoto?... this honestly is looking like a good viable option I want to do this on a 2007 cbr600rr

[@AimlessMoto]

It is by no means "dangerous"... it's a vibration damper for your hands, not for the steering. You can actually pull them out, cut the little tab off, and re-install them, and then run whatever you want for bar ends.

[@citizenbfk]

Oh no! I'm a noob and can't stand 'ripping' out shards of metal. I appreciate this video, don't get me wrong about that, but would suggest your next video be a horror movie...maybe something to do with dentistry.

[@AimlessMoto]

Barry Keaveney Well, sometimes they rust in there, and it's the only way to get them out. No finesse about it.

[@pommeybiker]

thankyou!!!!

[@manuelsantellan8808]

awesome bro thanks! helped me out on replacing the bent clip on, on my cbr250r

[@AimlessMoto]

+Manny Santellan Glad to help, Manny!

[@vinchenzor]

i stripped the first allen bolt... fml 😓

[@AimlessMoto]

+Vinchenzor Drill it out, or get an "ez out" and thread it out. Either that or put some vice-grips on your bar ends and see if the whole thing will spin the bolt loose.

[@vinchenzor]

+AimlessMoto ill try this ! thx for the reply!

[@AimlessMoto]

no problem! glad to help!

[@tatatade]

Cool contents your motorcycle has,super cool I feel,I also sent LIKE👍 I know, We are HONDA lover

[@motomarmot6544]

Thanks for sharing bro

[@davehudson3439]

And of course you do the easier left side, without the throttle.

[@mickeymouse4897]

Had same issue on my 5th Gen VFR800, managed to remove bar end dampers inserts in 1 piece, to fit some fancy Carbon fibre/alloy type, hardly any difference in vibes felt at the bars, Grip puppies sort any vibes & fill the hand better, highly recommended ... don't see the benefit of bar ends mirrors, look fugly IMHO, each to their own I suppose, good vlog to show less experienced bikers how to remove what is a crappy piece of junk fitted by the mighty HRC.

[@johnnieharris3570]

Install them flipped for an AGGRESSIVE look!!! 😎😎😎

[@RedpillPortugal]

Guys, screw back the screw a little bit and boom, pull it out

[@AimlessMoto]

Maybe if you use a slidehammer... sure.

[@itsRevy]

wd40?

[@AimlessMoto]

+tuuskee I didn't want to use WD-40 only because I would've only lubed the first rubber bushing, and made a gloopy mess of oil and rust. I suppose you could, but I didn't want to make a huge mess for myself. I would say PB-Blaster may be better, only because it would help to eat the rust, and potentially the rubber a bit as well.

[@xcalibre222]

Those clips for a older Honda Shadow 250 are 5 bucks a pop now, not that cheap,lol.

[@1lwhearty]

slide hammer

[@raymondo162]

WD40

[@HALVORGT]

i love you

[@AimlessMoto]

I love you back.

[@SKTK612]

I liked he main idea, and I'm talk as motorcycle mechanic, that process isn't very complicated, but I didn't like your job and the way you work bro, I'm sorry but this is not look as work by a professional motorcycle mechanic...

[@AimlessMoto]

Shlomi the whole point is for people who AREN'T motorcycle mechanics to learn something... I'm not passing myself off as a pro here. Thanks for the comment!