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Handguards arrived......took only 8 days to get here! Pretty much identical to the Givi guards but obviously not the same quality.

I only want them for wind protection so I'm not fussed how sturdy they are.

Unfortunately they've come with brackets and various nuts and bolts! And no instructions. :classic_unsure:

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Figured out where screws go etc.....but I've hit a brick wall trying to release the screw out of the bar end weight.

Fucking thing keeps turning the whole weight rather than the screw turning within it.

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And I found this in the bike toolkit......WTF is it?

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1 hour ago, XTreme said:

Figured out where screws go etc.....but I've hit a brick wall trying to release the screw out of the bar end weight.

Fucking thing keeps turning the whole weight rather than the screw turning within it.

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And I found this in the bike toolkit......WTF is it?

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Helmet lock strap 

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1 hour ago, boboneleg said:

Have you got any mole grips or pipe grips ?  Try putting a cloth around the bar end (to protect it) then grip it with the mole grips while turning the screw anti-clockwise.

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This is fucking @XTreme we have here be serious.

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1 hour ago, boboneleg said:

Have you got any mole grips or pipe grips ?  Try putting a cloth around the bar end (to protect it) then grip it with the mole grips while turning the screw anti-clockwise.

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No.....I haven't Bob! 

When I take it into Juan Cortes next.....either for a new front tyre or an oil and filter change, I'll get them to do it.

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Just now, XTreme said:

No.....I haven't Bob! 

When I take it into Juan Cortes next.....either for a new front tyre or an oil and filter change, I'll get them to do it.

Where’s Tony the tools.

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Just now, Swagman said:

Where’s Tony the tools.

TBH I don't have much confidence in him doing stuff......he's not a mechanic as such, just someone who does bits and pieces.

Last time he did anything was when he put the crash bars on the 650GS.......and I had to point out to him where the fixing points where. 

Then he cross threaded a nut on one of the main bolts.

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1 minute ago, XTreme said:

TBH I don't have much confidence in him doing stuff......he's not a mechanic as such, just someone who does bits and pieces.

Last time he did anything was when he put the crash bars on the 650GS.......and I had to point out to him where the fixing points where. 

Then he cross threaded a nut on one of the main bolts.

Fuck he’s worse than you.

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Just now, Swagman said:

Fuck he’s worth than you.

He ain't far off!

And since he came out with me (both on 650GS's) nearly two years ago he's stayed well clear.

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Just now, XTreme said:

He ain't far off!

And since he came out with me (both on 650GS's) nearly two years ago he's stayed well clear.

Steer clear of him he’s less than useful.

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1 hour ago, boboneleg said:

Have you got any mole grips or pipe grips ?  Try putting a cloth around the bar end (to protect it) then grip it with the mole grips while turning the screw anti-clockwise.

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Anti clockwise you say…….that’s to the left for you @XTreme. Loosely lefty, righty tighty 🤣🤣

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4 hours ago, XTreme said:

Figured out where screws go etc.....but I've hit a brick wall trying to release the screw out of the bar end weight.

Fucking thing keeps turning the whole weight rather than the screw turning within it.

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And I found this in the bike toolkit......WTF is it?

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what a twat...

Captain America Lol GIF by mtv

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49 minutes ago, XTreme said:

No.....I haven't Bob! 

When I take it into Juan Cortes next.....either for a new front tyre or an oil and filter change, I'll get them to do it.

get you mrs to do it ...or one of the grand kids

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4 hours ago, XTreme said:

Figured out where screws go etc.....but I've hit a brick wall trying to release the screw out of the bar end weight.

Fucking thing keeps turning the whole weight rather than the screw turning within it.

20221027_154137-min.jpg.ad31e8f53a1d6d6a9e0ff8a612548bf1.jpg

And I found this in the bike toolkit......WTF is it?

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it's a thing of purpose

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I had my handguards last week.....and now the air pump has turned up.

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Wow......I'm very impressed!

Set your required pressure and just hit the button......no effort required and the car is done!! I used to sweat my nuts off!

Now giving it a full charge then I'll check the bike later and the wheelbarrows at the horses' compound tomorrow.

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26 minutes ago, XTreme said:

I had my handguards last week.....and now the air pump has turned up.

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Wow......I'm very impressed!

Set your required pressure and just hit the button......no effort required and the car is done!! I used to sweat my nuts off!

Now giving it a full charge then I'll check the bike later and the wheelbarrows at the horses' compound tomorrow.

Photoshopped, you took that to a garage 😉

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