redrocket04 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 So, I got the apehangers sold. Today is a happy day. I'm now trying to remove them from the bike, as well as the cables. So far, i've managed to get the grips off, unbolt the controls, and now I'm stuck. www.e-how.com has failed me.Any advice for how to proceed? I've already got in the back of my mind that removing the brake line is going to be a hassle, as well as a mess.It's one of those things where I'm doubting my mechanical aptitude, but I want to do it myself, and save the $117 IP would charge me to do it. Anybody near Dublin that's free right now that would want to come teach me how to do this for $50 or just out of the kindness of your heart? Not sure where else to go from here. I ordered a manual thing, but it's not here yet, and this guy is picking up these beautiful apes today at 4:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Remove the brake line? Just remove the whole assembly, master and all. It should only be bolted to the handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Yes! Dont remove the brake line. Unbolt all controls, unbolt Handlebar clamps. remove. Even a caveman can do it. Are you selling him the brake lines and extended clutch/throttle cables also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 i would totally come help if i didn't have an exam at 330. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Yeah, he's getting the extended lines, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Yeah, he's getting the extended lines, too.Unbolt the lines from the calipers and leave them attached to the handlebars. More mess on the ground, less mess on the bike. Remember, DOT 4 brake fluid eats just about anything so be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Unbolt the lines from the calipers and leave them attached to the handlebars. More mess on the ground, less mess on the bike. Remember, DOT 4 brake fluid eats just about anything so be careful.ESPECIALLY paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Unbolt the lines from the calipers and leave them attached to the handlebars. More mess on the ground, less mess on the bike. Remember, DOT 4 brake fluid eats just about anything so be careful.Do this, but drain them into a coffee can or something similar. Brake fluid is an excellent paint remover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 There is no need to unbolt the lines at all!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 There is no need to unbolt the lines at all!!!!!!There is if he's giving them to the new owner. Read the thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) Flounder can shoot your lines off with his gun at 300 yards Edited May 4, 2010 by shittygsxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 don't end up selling the apes and the new bars getting sold out from under you...might want to already have the new bars before selling the old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 don't end up selling the apes and the new bars getting sold out from under you...might want to already have the new bars before selling the old OFF TOPICyou and ben need to get here and take care of your craigslist weirdo before he shoots up the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 New bars are sitting safely in the garage, no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 assuming he is wanting all the extended cables, clutch, brake, throttleunbolt banjo from caliper/calipers from the brake linedrain in to coffee canunbolt throttle cables from carbunbolt clutch cable from side of motorunbolt controls from barsloosen nuts on the throttle to loosen the cable up, take apart throttle housingpull cables from throttle housingunbolt banjo bolt from your mastercylinder (brake resevoir)if i had the time id come help ya out, but i have to head to work in a fewloosen clutch cable at lever, remove clutch cable from leverkeep your banjo bolts and washerspull controls from bars completelykeep your controls/throttle tube, leversprepare to buy new brake lines, clutch cable, throttle cablesinstall everything back to bike with new barsenjoy bleeding brakes and coming back on here asking for someone to help lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 assuming he is wanting all the extended cables, clutch, brake, throttleunbolt banjo from caliper/calipers from the brake linedrain in to coffee canunbolt throttle cables from carbunbolt clutch cable from side of motorunbolt controls from barsloosen nuts on the throttle to loosen the cable up, take apart throttle housingpull cables from throttle housingunbolt banjo bolt from your mastercylinder (brake resevoir)if i had the time id come help ya out, but i have to head to work in a fewloosen clutch cable at lever, remove clutch cable from leverkeep your banjo bolts and washerspull controls from bars completelykeep your controls/throttle tube, leversprepare to buy new brake lines, clutch cable, throttle cablesinstall everything back to bike with new barsenjoy bleeding brakes and coming back on here asking for someone to help lolWell, at least you'll be prepared if I need to ask for help with the brake bleeding. I'm getting there, slowly but surely. To be honest, when I started this job, I didn't expect I'd be sitting here looking at my bike all in pieces. It's good learnin, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Well, now all I have left to do is put all this crap back together, hopefully the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick37 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'd help u but i'm in michigan. I hate this state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 I'm originally from Michigan, so I feel your pain. I couldn't use the bars I got from you because the apes were different sized risers. I ended up getting another set, though. With changing all the cables, it meant a lot more intensive than I expected, and, well, it's almost back together, but I'm have some sort of issue with the throttle. It doesn't snap back. It will GO back, but it's just lazy about returning. Not sure where the hang up is. It's not the spring on the carb, it's nice and snappy. Bike looks much better in my opinion, now. Just gotta plug in a couple of harnesses, and put the gas tank back on, then read up on bleeding the brakes, and refilling with fluid. I'm still gonna say it'll be ready by tomorrow night at QSL.IP would have charged me $117 to switch bars. I spent almost that much on tools today. I need to go buy a new brake line and a clutch cable tomorrow, too.At least I enjoyed it. Haven't done much to get dirty in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Throttle cables are like that. The routing and position must be very free to actually allow the throttle to snap back on it's own. Minimum radius bends in the cable should be avoided. The throttle cable has to have a smooth run from the handlebar to the carb. It's not unusual to have to fiddle with one to get it right. I'm assuming it was lubed up ok, but if it wasn't, maybe do that too. One of the best sources of how to route the throttle cable will be in the service manual. Personal opinion, the most likely place to bind up is down at the carb throttle, where movement changes how freely the cable moves.Also, when done, make sure the engine doesn't rev up when the front forks are turned all the way to both the left and the right. That's bad, and quite common after fiddling with the throttle cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 I'd help u but i'm in michigan. I hate this stateAmen Brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 IIP would have charged me $117 to switch bars. I spent almost that much on tools today. its ok, those will pay for themselves in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahdey Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 spending money on tools is an investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Absolutely, it is. Between the bike tools, and buying the house, so I can't call a landlord anymore to fix stuff, I'm gonna need an actual tool box pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 go to sears around fathers day and you can find some good deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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