what to do with the end cap

[ecr959]

Hello gang,

I'm asking all the veteran gz owners here what to do with the throttle grip end cap. I call it that because I don't know the proper name for it. Mine loosened up yesterday, today its completely unscrewed. I can't get it to catch thread. I asked GZ Rider for advice, he told me not to worry, its not gonna affect the throttle. That was my worry.

Has it fallen off on you, and if so what do you guys do ?
So, do I just throw it away ? What do you guys do with it ?

[Gz Rider]

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[alantf]

At the back of the rubber thingy thats still in there is a washer & nut. Try hooking them out with the bent end of a wire coat hanger, then reassemble them loosely, feed them back inside the bars, & tighten up the screw to expand the rubber & hold the whole lot in place. :)

[5th_bike]

Yes a nut with attached ring has come off on the inside, and currently resides near the lowest point of your handlebars.
As alantf said use something with a hook (bent coat hanger, spoke) to work out the rubber cylinder, then put the bike on its side to have the nut fall out.
If you rip the rubber cylinder apart, order a new one (no. 7 on the diagram):
http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=432096&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=2003&fveh=10117

BTDT. :roll:

[alantf]

BTDT. :roll:

:plus1:

[greatmaul]

It's typically called a bar end or a bar end weight. You can get replacement ones on ebay for as little as $10 for a matching pair. Just make sure it's for a 7/8" bar. They don't affect the throttle unless they are screwed in too tight, in which case they interfere with the throttle. In general, they are meant to provide a heavy weight at the end of the handlebar to reduce vibration.

Mine fell off also, and I got a very heavy one on ebay, but it still vibrates and makes my hands tingle, so I'd suggest just getting one that looks nice and isn't very expensive. I think you could just get a matching nut at a hardware store and then put the original one back on.

[ecr959]

Yeah, using a coat hanger helped me get everything except the metal nut at the end. I can't fish it out and I don't want to turn the bike on its side or remove the handlebars just to get that nut out. I'll try to get one at a hardware store and try inserting the whole thing back in.

[Gz Rider]

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[greatmaul]

Oh, and that reminds me since Gz mentioned that the entire handlebar is hollow, that I think I've heard of people using compressed air in one side of the handlebar to blow the nut out the other side. Just make sure when you're taking the other bar end off that you just loosen it and then pull/tug get it out. If you unscrew that one all the way you'll have 2 nuts stuck in your handlebars (er... yeah that didn't sound right.)

[Gz Rider]

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[blaine]

If you unscrew that one all the way you'll have 2 nuts stuck in your handlebars (er... yeah that didn't sound right.)
Ouch!!!! O_o :)

[Water Warrior 2]

Yeah, using a coat hanger helped me get everything except the metal nut at the end. I can't fish it out and I don't want to turn the bike on its side or remove the handlebars just to get that nut out. I'll try to get one at a hardware store and try inserting the whole thing back in.
Eddie. Remove the other bar end by loosening the screw 2 or 3 turns and wiggle the whole thing out. That way you will see a complete set-up and know what to look for in the hardware store. If you can find reasonable replacement hardware use it and forget about the stray parts in the handlebar. Probably the easiest and least frustrating method. Old guy code: easy, low stress and feeling of accomplishment. Works for me. :lol:

[blaine]

Eddie. Remove the other bar end by loosening the screw 2 or 3 turns and wiggle the whole thing out. That way you will see a complete set-up and know what to look for in the hardware store. If you can find reasonable replacement hardware use it and forget about the stray parts in the handlebar. Probably the easiest and least frustrating method. Old guy code: easy, low stress and feeling of accomplishment. Works for me. :lol:
If you leave the old parts in the bars,they will probably vibrate & buzz at certain revs (speed).I left the old nut in the bars & the noise aggravated me to no end,until I removed it.
:cool: :)

[Water Warrior 2]

You could probably avoid the vibs with a bag of BB's

[Gz Rider]

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[Water Warrior 2]

[quote="Water Warrior":1hnspz7u]You could probably avoid the vibs with a bag of BB's

:shocked:[/quote:1hnspz7u]
I will elaborate. Should have in the first place. Pouring a bag or sufficient amount of BB's in the bars will reduce vibs and probably keep any spare parts from vibrating.

[Way]

Could you use a magnetic pick up rod to get the nut out? They're not too expensive:


http://www.toolsnworkwear.com/store/img/1/2608/1.jpg

[Gz Rider]

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[Water Warrior 2]

Apparently this has something to do with the weight factor of the BB's. I have read this on different forums in the past but have no actual experience with using BB's.

[ecr959]

(Way) Could you use a magnetic pick up rod to get the nut out? They're not too expensive:


I like this idea best. I will try making one of these myself. If I buy one, it might not be long enough to reach the bottom part of the handlebars. I got the coathanger that I clipped to fish out the other parts. I can place a small button magnet on the end with rubber bands. This is easy and low-stress , like WW says.

[Water Warrior 2]

OR try this. Just remove the caps that hold the bars on and you can tips the bars without tipping the entire bike. Another thing I have no experience with of course. It just might work.

[jonathan180iq]

The BBs settle, kind of like sand does. And there is something about the brass on brass contact that lessens vibrations.

[Gz Rider]

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[jonathan180iq]

What, like releasing gallons of oil into the water during high waves would make the waves slosh less or something?
That's amazing....or am I reading something wrong?

I can see how it would work, since the oil would float and it would make the sea water act more like a sludge. Something about the cohesion properties of water molecules changing. I don't really remember all of the proper terms - it's been a while. ;) The oil/water mix would tend to just slosh around like a thick tomato soup instead of crashing and exploding against the bow of the ship.

[Gz Rider]

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[Pelagic]

BBs Why not use gun shot. The pellets for shotgun shells come in a variety of sizes and are lead = no noise


ted
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[Water Warrior 2]

BBs Why not use gun shot. The pellets for shotgun shells come in a variety of sizes and are lead = no noise


ted
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That would probably work too. Never heard of it though on any forum in the time I have been lurking and listening. Maybe the properties of lead are not as effective so no one mentions it anymore. We need a metalurgist from the audience please.