[Iovnow]

So I installed my oxford heaterz Saturday and ended up stripping out the head of the brake side bar end screw when I decided to give the corded drill a go on it. I went to the hardware store and got a screw extractor and it actually removed the chuck from my drill (its ok, I hate that thing). I was able to get the screw out using the screw extractor and some locking pliers and a rag around the bar end locked down with more pliers.

The clutch side was not nearly as bad but did give some trouble.

At the hardware store they didnt have a matching screw so I ended up with a bolt which looks really bad. Anyone know where I can get some new screws? Or should I just take this opportunity to get some new bar ends?

The new grips are great btw. I just need new gloves now since the backs are mesh.

 

[Empty Sea]

Can't help you with your actual issue. I thought the topic was something COMPLETELY different

 

[Jme250RA]

You've got to be carefull with those because most people don't have a #1 Phillips bit and are tempted to use the standard #2 and end up stripping it out. I would go to the Honda dealer. They should only be a couple bucks.

 

[don'tpanic]

Definitely order yourself a new screw from a Honda dealer, either online or local. $3 Part #90191-KYJ-900

And while a lot of folks have $200 impact wrenches these days, I am not one of them.
This is what I use to remove stubborn screws:

$13 from this guy: Yamaha XS650 Impact Screwdriver with bit set - Mikes XS - New OEM & Vintage Parts Supply Warehouse
It's a really nice kit and has just the right size bit to fit these screws.

I just put on a set of Oxfords myself, today.
I had to have my nephew come over yesterday to help with the bar-ends.
I heated up the screw head because I really thought I was going to find Lock-tite in there. I didn't. But the 2nd one didn't budge until we heated it, too.
Anyway, I put on a pair of gloves and held the bar-end in place while Mitch smacked the hell out of the impact screwdriver with a 5 pound sledge.

As mentioned - the key to not stripping Phillips head screws is having the correct size bit.
Before things get too bad, you can always get an impact screwdriver (w/correct bit) and put some valve grinding paste on the tip on the bit. That helps to grip the head a little better.

 

[Iovnow]

Thanks for the replies guys. Ill just leave the bolt in while I wait on a few new sets of screws to come in. I will also have to invest in that impact set at some point. I imagine it will come in handy.

 

[don'tpanic]

I am putting together an order of small parts for my first "factory" order.
I want to get a complete assortment of those plastic body fasteners. I think there are about 3 different styles used. I also need to get a replacement screw for the lower rear spot on my left under-engine fairing. It vibrated out before my first service. I had something on hand that fit. I also want to get a couple of the rubber washers that Honda uses to isolate the horn bracket. I think they would be good to use to take up the slack on the bottom front fastener of the left & right main fairing panels.

Stuff like that!

 

[eluo]

Attempted to install my heated grips. I have successfully remove the brake side's bar end weight with harbor fright's $5 strap wrench.

While attempting to remove the the clutch side, I have stripped the bolt

I do have a bolt extractor. Think it is too big as it just spins and won't latch on when I tried to remove the bolt. Does anyone have recommendation on what bolt extractor I can use to extract this screw? Size, part number, where to buy?

 

[eluo]

Just watch Youtube videos and realized that I need to drill a hole first before using the bolt extractor. I'll give this a try tomorrow. Time to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family.

 

[bods]

I have an electric impact driver that I had to use on mine. It got them out fine, but on a mates I have to actually tighten one side up first. I went nuts on it trying to loosen it (it was the clutch side I think) and it didn't want to budge so I tightened it up a bit first and then loosened it and it came off fine. I can't get over how tight they are especially for having no thread locking compound on them...

 

[eluo]

I have an electric impact driver that I had to use on mine. It got them out fine, but on a mates I have to actually tighten one side up first. I went nuts on it trying to loosen it (it was the clutch side I think) and it didn't want to budge so I tightened it up a bit first and then loosened it and it came off fine. I can't get over how tight they are especially for having no thread locking compound on them...

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a try to tighten then loosing before resorting to the bolt extractor.

For anyone in the US looking low cost replacement bar end screws,
PowersportsPlus.com - OEM Powersports Parts from Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha at discounts up to 80% off MSRP sells it for $0.55 and shipping is $1.75 for any order under $10.

 

[Iovnow]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a try to tighten then loosing before resorting to the bolt extractor.

For anyone in the US looking low cost replacement bar end screws,
PowersportsPlus.com - OEM Powersports Parts from Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha at discounts up to 80% off MSRP sells it for $0.55 and shipping is $1.75 for any order under $10.

Yea thats where I have been ordering OEM parts from. I picked up 4 screws and made sure I used a properly sized screw driver for it. Have two spares right now just in case I have a future incident.

 

[eluo]

Finally got the bar end screw out by hammering #3 phillip bit into the screw for a tight fit and having my wife hold the strap wrench while I push in and turn to loosen.

I did find glue on the screw

Pic of the stripped screw with bar end removed

After all this and removing my original grip, I noticed I received a defective grip. The rubber on the grip had a crack.

I sent an email to Oxford customer service. Hopefully the can resolve this soon. I can't ride without the grip and I don't plan to put back the original grip. It was a pain to get it off.