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Started by drkhorse, July 28, 2012, 11:27:32 AM

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drkhorse

July 28, 2012, 11:27:32 AM
I'm trying to install an aftermarket handlebar and risers kit on my 09 Monster 696. I had no trouble removing all the controls, grips and levers. However once I reached handlbar I cant remove the stock risers (picture attached). I've tried using my racket wrench with a hex head but the bolts just wont budge no matter how hard I pull. Do I need some sort of power tool to get this off? If so what kind? I don't want to keep forcing it and risk stripping the bolts.




ducpainter

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July 28, 2012, 11:37:07 AM
There is a nut on the underside of the top triple.

You'll need to use a wrench.
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drkhorse

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July 28, 2012, 02:01:17 PM
The nut on the underside wasn't budging either, I hit it with some WD-40 let it sit for a while and that finally did the trick. Thanks!   

ducpainter

#3
July 28, 2012, 02:38:33 PM
It is your handlebar mount after all. ;D

It needs to be tight. I think I'd use a torque wrench to put it back together.
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Raux

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July 28, 2012, 03:15:44 PM
pretty certain manual says 45 nm +/- 5%

ducpainter

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July 28, 2012, 03:38:36 PM
Quote from: Raux on July 28, 2012, 03:15:44 PM
pretty certain manual says 45 nm +/- 5%

That's pretty tight... ;)
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Nottsbiker

#6
July 30, 2012, 06:34:55 AM
If you use a decent quality allen key (guess the US calls them the same as we do) that fits well you can then 'extend' it with a long tube and increase the torque you can put through to the bolt. Alternatively you can do the same with a breaker bar / allen key socket combo.
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Slide Panda

#7
July 30, 2012, 10:35:51 AM
Quote from: Raux on July 28, 2012, 03:15:44 PM
pretty certain manual says 45 nm +/- 5%

That's 5 Nm more than the axle on my KTM FWIW. You'll probably want to (as said) put a torque wrench to it.

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