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ok..just removed the throttle bar end to install new foam grip(thought it would be easer to install without the bar end on there)...and now i cannot get the bar end back on!!!....what the hell!!..is there something i'm missing?...put the end on, slide in the screw but it isn't tightening...i can twist my screwdriver all day and it won't get any tighter...Damn! someone please help...i need to ride my bike 2 work tomorrow...is it ok to use without the bar end on there? Thanx in advance 4 n e help

Before reinserting the bar end into the handle bar, you will need to first tighten the screw a little bit to expand the little rubber stopper that's on the other end (the end that ends up in the handle bar). This will create some friction inside the handle bar when inserted so you can tighten it without it moving around.

*** Also make sure you did not lose the nut on the other end of the screw you are tightening.

Hope that helps.

ya i tried just putting in the screw itself with out the bar end...and it just slides all the way in...with out ever touching any threads or anything....you mentioned a nut...all that i have is the long screw and barend...i dunno...will keep trying...thanx for the reply

http://s560.photobucket.com/albums/ss48 ... nt=023.jpg NEW FOAM

Doh! where's the rest of the bar end? You're not suppose to completely unscrew it. It looks like the second photo shows the rest of the bar end still inside the handle bar. Pull it out and make sure you do not lose the nut on the other end of it.

Look at this diagram for a better understanding.

http://www.bikebandit.com/showschematic/m17397sch554874

The rubber stopper and nut is probably still in your bar. (Item # 8 on IssaX's diagram). The end piece removes as well.

I accidentally knocked mine out of place when swapping over to Manic Salamanders - very easy to find though, you just blow through the opposite end of the bar and it comes out.

Cheers

aww man...thanx for the replies...gonna go give it a try...was outside just now putting on new wheel stripes...will let ya know how it goes

how was i supposed to take the bar end off if i didn't completely unscrew it??....neway...will let you know what happens

http://www.gsx650f.biz/manic-salamander ... 48-15.html

And see here.
http://www.gsx650f.biz/replace-grips-an ... ight=grips

thanx alot sleddog..i think my problem is that the nut is still inside the bar as per you link to that info...these are the parts i have now.....guess i will take apart the other side and see if i can push the nut through.
http://s560.photobucket.com/albums/ss48 ... nt=024.jpg

Glad you figured it out .
Good to see our pictures and tips are helping people.

FIXED!!!!...I GOT IT!!...had to PROPERLY remove the other bar end..put some hose through the handle bar..and poke out the screw on the other side..WHEW!!....really need to thank you guys for all ur help...i mean really...thought i completely screwed the bar end....you guys replyed quickly...and got me out of big snag...thanx again!!! 'Sleddog' 'Papa r' and IsaaX'. you are reasons why this website is AWESOME!!

Cheers GiXXF..........our pleasure.

Glad it all worked out ok.

I did the same thing recently when I replaced my bar end with a throttle lock. I took off the other end and gave it a sharp blow of air and the nut came shooting right out. If that ever happens again you might try that for a simple fix.