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View attachment 8552View attachment 8552Has anyone tried replacing the bar ends?
I ordered these bar ends for the Duke 790 thinking they'd fit but the lock in mechanism with the brass piece isn't easily replaceable.

The silver spacers on the new lever, I tried reducing the size by removing one spacer but I'd need to remove the brass piece completely and hammer in the silver piece, but I risk making it forever stuck inside the handlebar.

Does anyone have any tips?
Thanks guys
I’ve also replaced the bar end weights with highsider bar ends to fit the bar end mirrors. No issue with fitment. I tried a few of the included spacers and used the one that fits best.

Only slight vibrations in the left mirror at higher rpm. Might be fixed by further tightening the new bar ends
 
I’ve also replaced the bar end weights with highsider bar ends to fit the bar end mirrors. No issue with fitment. I tried a few of the included spacers and used the one that fits best.

Only slight vibrations in the left mirror at higher rpm. Might be fixed by further tightening the new bar ends
Dang it
Mine don't
The silver spacers in the photo, I took out one because it wouldn't fit, then the others are too loose unless I hammer them in, but I was afraid of them getting stuck and not being able to pull it back out.
Mostly cause when putting them in, they just stay loose, and the nut has nowhere to fit if I take out the full brass piece.
Bit of a headache.

I'll try again later today since yesterday I was in a hurry.
Thanks for all the replies guys, this forum is a godsend!
 
If I were going to do this and didn't have access to machining tools I would remove the silver expansion plug, cut off the black insert section from the stock bar end with a hacksaw and use it and the brass cylinder in place of the silver stuff.
 
Does anyone have experiences with FF carbon? They offer reasonably affordable carbon replacements for the radiator cover and healguards.

Any other carbon parts available at third parties?
 
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