Bar End Mirror Install | 2017 Kawasaki Z650 | Retain your bar weights!

[@Tremonte]

Alternatively, you can move the hand controls (throttle/clutch) inward by 1/2" to create enough space to mount the mirrors. I did not want to do this due to where my front camera is mounted, and because I didn't want to narrow the grip. Personal preference.

[@Mrfatpocket16]

Tremonte would you just have to loosen the throttle assembly to do that?

[@PhantomRides]

The camera focus was making my OCD come out

[@sanfordtoole9923]

Another great video! It's like having a personal consultant for mods for my Z650. Thanks.

[@scottkuchciak]

FYI if you have any mirror mount slippage you can cut a thin slit on the spacers you made. That will allow the mirror clamp to compress the spacer and give your clamp a stronger hold.

[@Melonmadman]

Nice man, I've been wanting to get bar ends for my z650 but didn't know the best way to do it. This video is great

[@badcandy24]

I am trying to install the throttle lock on my 2018 ninja 650. The bar ends spin with the screw and making cracking noises. I have tried to heat everything up and hold it from spinning, no success. Is there any recommendations?

[@sisoMK]

Same here did you managed to get a solution

[@badcandy24]

@@sisoMK nope, ended up returning it

[@denouden92]

Wish mine came out that easily... I'm loving the look of the bike without the bug eyes now!

[@ethanhummel6361]

Thank you for the very detailed video along with all of your favorite parts/accessories. Thank you for your time!

[@jrums96]

I'm having issues with vibration making the image in the mirrors blurry and hard to see. Any tips?

[@mynameisjan]

do you have the link where to get and size for that pvc you used?thanks in advance

[@jacobgillespie6921]

Excellent video and very well detailed! Now, how’s the visibility in the new mirrors?

[@Tremonte]

The vision is not bad at all. I can still see clearly at most speeds.

[@jacobgillespie6921]

Awesome! Thank you for the quick reply, I actually just received mine in the mail a day early!

[@K_Vang23]

Do these cause vibration on handle bars?

[@ukcarscene8695]

Just got these mirrors for my Z650. Annoyingly the expanding bolt that comes with it doesn’t fit. Too loose until it’s up against the grip which makes the throttle stick. Need to try and get some of the spacers you mentioned and fit them like you have

[@YTUser2030]

Hi, habe you a Link to the mirrors? Thx a Lot!

[@soflogator]

Is this same for 2021 model ?

[@How_She_Do_Dat]

I’m about to find out 🤣

[@joeyrowwyy]

Great video (s), thanks for the time and effort you put in to these! Great to watch and very very informative 😀

[@716Flat4]

Dude...I just paid 110 for a single mirror of the EXACT same design. Did you need an install kit for these?..might have missed it. I bought the CRG arrow bar ends...returning ASAP and ordering these. tHANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@Tremonte]

No special things needed, other than making a couple of the PVC spacers if you want to keep the bar ends. If not, remove the ends, knock the weight into the bar just enough so the expansion fitting will go all the way in, and tighten down.

[@716Flat4]

@@Tremonte it doesn't seem it matters. When I removed the bar ends, I was faced with a threaded hole and welded shut bar end under the weight. No way to thread the original bolt through due to size and no way to insert the adaptor as there is no hole other than the bolt threads :( oh well, at least it only cost $14 to figure out.

[@dkoder4748]

I know it's been years since you posted this video, but I want to buy the same mirrors but the link no longer works. Could you provide the reference? Thanks in advance.

[@joseramos5701]

So you’re using impact drill with counter clockwise to loosen ?

[@hawkrider88]

Do I really need to replace that little clip? Every time I want to try different grips I have to pull the bar end and then the clip falls out and keeps getting slightly bent. Frankly, it's a pain to have to keep dealing with. Thanks.

[@Tremonte]

That clip is what prevents the weight from free spinning when you tighten the bar end.

[@traviswright5718]

Great looking mirrors. If you were to make or buy bushings instead of the PVC, what size would they be? 22mm o.d. and (?)i.d. The width would be what the mirror clamp is. Would aluminium be the best option for that or keep it plastic? Thanks

[@Tremonte]

22mm would be the OD. with an ID of 15-16mm. The 1/2" PVC was nearly a perfect fit on the ID and OD. Aluminum would work well, as long as it is a tight fit to the bar end weight. It needs to slightly compress to prevent the mirror from rotating in high wind. I wouldn't use anything more rigid than aluminum though.

[@LegitJoe87]

How have they held up while riding? I installed some aftermarket mirrors off amazon and the vibration of the glass was horrible. I like the look of your mirror setup.

[@Tremonte]

Joseph Sullivan it's not bad at all with the weights still in place. Not much more than the stock mirrors.

[@xihakuix]

I know it's been years but my mechanic took the weights out and I want to put them back in. How to do?

[@rockyflagg]

Love your hat dude, carry on.

[@vladiorgu9632]

Can you please help me understand why would you like to retain your stock bar weights? Why not just replace them with the adapters made for these mirrors? What is the trade-off? Thanks!

[@Tremonte]

+Vlad Iorgu the way the bar weights are made on this bike, you would have to hammer them into the handle bar to get enough clearance for the adapter to go in. Also, the added weight from them help keep the vibrations down and leaving them will also help protect the controls if you ever dropped the bike.

[@ricelover796]

does the electricla tape work well to prevent the pvc from spinning? I used duct tape since i dont have electrical tape lying around it man it still spins

[@sisoMK]

The bar ends spin with the screw and its making cracking noise, i cant get out the weight of the right bar. Any solution its just spinning

[@ilovepizza8263]

i used a t-handle and my riding gloves to remove the bar ends... it took me about 4 minutes each side and A LOT of cussing but they eventually came off.... i dont know why kawasaki put so much loc-tite shit on the bar ends...

[@kaviarkicks840]

I gave my bike to a garage to have the mirrors installed and the guy removed the weight 😩 is there a way for me to put the weights back in and separate thr bar end so I can start over and do myself?

[@Tremonte]

Once the weights are removed, they have to have new compression bushings installed to hold themselves in place. Here is a link to the replacement parts. You won't need the weight, or the end as long as you still have those, just the dampers and retaining rings. 92161A/B and 92173. After you have those, just do what I did in this video. www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oemparts/a/kaw/5853108287a86609a0cd8aa3/handlebar

[@virajshetty9655]

How much did he charge for installation?

[@Tadamagicsky]

Hi what crash bars have ya got buddy? That's good video !

[@Tremonte]

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[@connoradams944]

It's a long shot (3,years later😬) but when I used an impact drill and pulled on the bar end, the whole bar assembly cam out not just the end. Is there any tips on specifically getting the end off?

[@Tremonte]

Heat is important. They used a stupid amount of red locktite on the bar ends.

[@connoradams944]

@@Tremonte I've heated the bar end up and then shocked it with a hammer. The bolt now turns independently of the bar end but not the shaft. Everytime I try to use a impact driver and pull on the bar end I just pull the whole assembly out.

[@tonybotell]

Very detailed, thanks!

[@Champion2Manager]

Can I put the same bar end on my oxford heated grips ? Will it work ?

[@gakarot02]

Hi tremonte... i dont have a impact driver or a impact screwdriver.... can i use a Bosch driller with a hammer mode on .... Or can we remove the weights with a normal allen key after heating it with out any impact tools.... Also can u tell me the screws(the long ones) i need to buy after putting on the pvc bush .... Can u tell the size in metric.... Can u help me

[@Tremonte]

All of that is mentioned in the video. Bolts are 6x65mm, and you should be able to use a hammer drill. It will take a lot of heat to use a regular allen key. They used way too much thread locker on these bar ends from the factory.

[@gakarot02]

Tremonte thanks

[@ExSquaddieTales]

Did you get anywhere with a normal drill?

[@OsceolaLongBeard]

Ordered these from your link. They look different. The ones I got are tinted mirrors... wtf Cant see shit at night

[@rollin3z]

LOL

[@rollin3z]

LoL

[@lucacrisanti6190]

I want to put the left bar weight in place of the right one... it's possible to do it?

[@sasinmo]

I bought a used z400, and the bolt inside is stripped, how do i get it out

[@GoatyHerps]

They really made these bars a pain.

[@lucacrisanti6190]

the anti-vibrating right and left are exactly identical?

[@ExSquaddieTales]

Hi Tremonte, i tried to take off my bar ends today, the bolt just spun, is that usual?

[@Tremonte]

Unfortunately it is. They put a ton of red loctite on the bolts. You have to pull back as you try to unscrew the bolt. It's spinning the entire internal weight. They can be a pain to remove.

[@ridethestorm6690]

What happened to this guy I enjoyed his videos

[@larrybahr48]

Why don't they just make a mirror that fits the Z650 in the first place. MZS mirrors all lie about the compatibility of fit. They don't. Still looking for end bar mirrors for my z650. Nothing out there for Z650.

[@Penafort]

Is there any reason why you didnt use the end bars that came with the mirrors?

[@newfjuice6691]

They suck. They make the handle bars vibrate and in turn the mirrors vibrate to the point of making them move around and mostly useless.

[@sodipop1784]

Love the tutorial, but I'm having a huge issue getting the bar ends to come off. I bought a heat gun and an impact driver and have had no success. This seems to be a big issue for Kawasakis that I can't find an answer to anywhere.

[@Tremonte]

+christine Richard unfortunately it depends how cruel the installer at the factory wanted to be, and how much red threadlocker he put on the bolts. It's looks to be luck of the draw on how easy they come off.

[@noelpapelera1025]

@@Tremonte Kawasaki bar ends are better that some (Hondas are worst cos the bar ends spin as you try to undo the screws)….But all that's required is leverage.... I just use a hex on a socket (don't know if that's the correct term) just like you did, but on a 45cm breaker bar....easy :) The longer the leverage, the easier

[@amateurhobbyist]

I've tried every which way to remove my bar ends. Kawasaki went overboard on that bolt. I'm damn near ready to replace the whole bar. I've tried a blowtorch on a hex key with my impact driver which seems to work for everyone else eventually...except me. Any words of encouragement from anybody?

[@Tremonte]

It's a battle for sure. Mine came off without too much trouble, but more than should have been necessary. Leather gloves and try to pull back as hard as you can while impacting is all I can tell you.

[@ukcarscene8695]

I had the same problem, I just ended up pulling the whole thing out and then getting the bolt out whilst the weights were out of the handlebars. You can put a wrench on the internal bars and then use an Allen key to crack it when it’s out

[@amateurhobbyist]

@@Tremonte Thanks, I'll try again this weekend.

[@amateurhobbyist]

@@ukcarscene8695 My Z400 might be different...the weight is the part on the end. There is no insert according to the Kawasaki diagram. Just the hex bolt and the weight/slider on the end of the bar. The hex bolt is fastened directly to the bar, which seems to have a threaded end.

[@amateurhobbyist]

@@Tremonte I was able to get them off this weekend and confirmed that the Z400 does not have bars that are hollow from the end. There is a cap welded on with a threaded bolt hole. So the bar ends, which are the weights on the Z400, are bolted directly to the end of the bars. Because of this I cannot use weighted bar end replacements that insert into a hollow tube. I need to purchase the kind that are meant to bolt to the end. Luckily, rhinomoto sell them for the CRG mirrors to mount to. Even though it didn't help me, I appreciate the video.

[@Wolfy2929]

I used a soldering iron on that bolt for 15 minutes and it did nothing. I’m Still trying to get the bar ends off.

[@Tremonte]

Yeah man, they put an uncalled for amount of red locktite on those things.

[@amateurhobbyist]

Did you ever succeed? I'm so pissed right now.

[@terr256]

Will clip ons work on the stock bar end?

[@Tremonte]

+Terrence Sanchez unfortunately not. The ends have too much taper and not enough area near the grips to hold firmly.

[@MrBiscuitsAndmustard]

What would happen if your ride without bar ends?

[@justride9696]

The vibration of the handlebars will make the mirrors shake a lot making it difficult to see and it will also make your hands kinda hurt after a while

[@LFGM24]

What did u do to cover up the stock mirror mounts??

[@Tremonte]

I found some black plugs at the local hardware store that fit perfect

[@vuthanhha7866]

tks, I hope you make SUBTITLE because im from viet nam

[@XxXDrummachineXxX]

Will a hair dryer work?

[@Tremonte]

You can try, but it most likely won’t be enough heat

[@peterho5120]

Would you happen to know the stock mirror thread size? I want to plug up the holes up when I install my bar ends but I am unable to purchase a plug without knowing thread size. Thanks.

[@Tremonte]

10x1.25 is the thread and pitch

[@StickerBao]

❤❤❤❤

[@subawoo17]

cut the grips right where they flare out by the bar ends. simple job. just need a knife. Cut where the line is before the end of the grip and it'll fit just fine. No need to unbolt the bar ends and buy this exotic dimension hardware.

[@bigchad8929]

This would only work on the left side, not on the throttle side.

[@ilovepizza8263]

@@bigchad8929 works fine on throttle side as well

[@jimmyesquivel1355]

This don’t help if u don’t show the work that was done

[@klausk.3779]

the camera focus gave me cancer but a good video regardless

[@Cblizy]

Wow literally am an electrician in my business warhouse.....

[@jasmijnariel]

1:40 , a machine gun 😆😏

[@YaBoyyMocha]

Can someone dumb this down for me lol

[@xj6lover]

so boring

[@ryangustafson1967]

I have a Z400 and the bolt came out very easily however the weight is still on and not moving? Any tips?