Strange at least in the UK to fit a Guard to the clutch side (Shown) as there designed to stop the front Brake Lever getting applied when your racing against others.
If its asthetics only then that makes sense OR you used the Clutch side as a Picture referance only.
Kawasaki do indeed coat theBar End Fasteners with Locktite but having said that I've never had to heat one up to remove it, The old style Screws were a challenge at times but using a decent good fitting M6 3/8" Hex socket and appropriate Breaker bar it will come out.
Folks struggle getting them out usually stem from Shite quality tools, I use predominantly Snap On as I turn spanners for a living but unsure of a decent affordable brand in the states so undoubtably a memebr will be along with hopefully some suggestions
If you only have limited funds for tools then a little 6mm Allen Key with a Tube to extend leverage BUT make sure the key is of decent quality or it will round off.
Tip:- Get someone to hold the other handle bar so you don't upend the Bike undoing it
If you feel the need for some heat, Use a Heat Gun and warm the sides of the Bar End and stay away from the Rubber Grip, If you do end up with a screw that won't come out without excess heat and subsequent rubber damage then you can purchase a new oem Grip and glue it in place its not difficult.
If you have to replace the Throttle grip then thats a tad more expensive but no gluing requred.
If its asthetics only then that makes sense OR you used the Clutch side as a Picture referance only.
Kawasaki do indeed coat theBar End Fasteners with Locktite but having said that I've never had to heat one up to remove it, The old style Screws were a challenge at times but using a decent good fitting M6 3/8" Hex socket and appropriate Breaker bar it will come out.
Folks struggle getting them out usually stem from Shite quality tools, I use predominantly Snap On as I turn spanners for a living but unsure of a decent affordable brand in the states so undoubtably a memebr will be along with hopefully some suggestions
If you only have limited funds for tools then a little 6mm Allen Key with a Tube to extend leverage BUT make sure the key is of decent quality or it will round off.
Tip:- Get someone to hold the other handle bar so you don't upend the Bike undoing it
If you feel the need for some heat, Use a Heat Gun and warm the sides of the Bar End and stay away from the Rubber Grip, If you do end up with a screw that won't come out without excess heat and subsequent rubber damage then you can purchase a new oem Grip and glue it in place its not difficult.
If you have to replace the Throttle grip then thats a tad more expensive but no gluing requred.
