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Plastic bolt head covers - White Dog_imp - 03-16-2015
I will be installing handlebar risers and need advice on how to remove the plastic bolt head covers which cover the bolts that hold the stock risers to the triple tree. What tool do I need to use to remove the covers and can they be re-used, or do I need to pony up for new ones from Honda?
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - Ole - 03-16-2015
(03-16-2015, 11:08 AM)White Dog_imp Wrote: I will be installing handlebar risers and need advice on how to remove the plastic bolt head covers which cover the bolts that hold the stock risers to the triple tree. What tool do I need to use to remove the covers and can they be re-used, or do I need to pony up for new ones from Honda?
I used a scratch all. But a tiny screwdriver will do. Something small, something sharp. Yes, you reuse them. If you do bunger or scratch, or lose one on the garage floor, ACE hardware sells them. At least my local ACE does.
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - the Ferret - 03-16-2015
http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3636
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - White Dog_imp - 03-16-2015
(03-16-2015, 11:16 AM)Ole_imp Wrote:(03-16-2015, 11:08 AM)White Dog_imp Wrote: I will be installing handlebar risers and need advice on how to remove the plastic bolt head covers which cover the bolts that hold the stock risers to the triple tree. What tool do I need to use to remove the covers and can they be re-used, or do I need to pony up for new ones from Honda?
I used a scratch all. But a tiny screwdriver will do. Something small, something sharp. Yes, you reuse them. If you do bunger or scratch, or lose one on the garage floor, ACE hardware sells them. At least my local ACE does.
I used a scratch all. But a tiny screwdriver will do. Something small, something sharp. Yes, you reuse them. If you do bunger or scratch, or lose one on the garage floor, ACE hardware sells them. At least my local ACE does.
Ace is probably 85-90% cheaper than Honda. Thanks for the tip.
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - VTR1000F_imp - 03-18-2015
swiss army knife. Sharp and thin enough to get it out without damage.
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - DGShannon_imp - 03-18-2015
Exacto blade is what I used.
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - Motogeezer1949_imp - 03-18-2015
Jewelers screw driver.
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - White Dog_imp - 03-22-2015
Piece of cake to remove. Don;t know why I was stressing so much before I tried prying them off.
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - LongRanger_imp - 08-29-2015
I'm the opposite story -- I removed the risers that the prior owner installed (the OE bars are high enough already). Does anyone have the torque values for the four clamp bolts? Thanks in advance.
RE: Plastic bolt head covers - the Ferret - 08-30-2015
(08-29-2015, 11:57 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: I'm the opposite story -- I removed the risers that the prior owner installed (the OE bars are high enough already). Does anyone have the torque values for the four clamp bolts? Thanks in advance.
it's 15 ft lbs and the manual calls for tightening the front two first and then the rear two.