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Originally Posted by zap2504
Then I find that the handlebars have the inserted bar weights so I can't use the Acerbis mounting system. The weights look like they are permanently fixed in place. I'm not sure if I want to replace the handlebar with one from a KLR650 to use the Acerbis guards or just stick with the OEMs.
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I had exactly the same problem, I couldn't fit the Acerbis Rally Pros because of the threaded ends of the handle bar but then I just sawed the 11mm thread off each side (the thread is only 11mm deep on mine) and I could fit the original Acerbis RAWLs.
I just ended up with an overall 2.2cm shorter handle bar but if you consider that the Acerbis are almost 1cm thick (each), your handlebar is going to be just a few mm shorter after all.
The first thing that came in mind was to find a bolt of the same thread of the handlebar but this way I would have to make the hole in the handbrush wider compromising its strentgh which I didn't like, also the original fitting has a dent that prevents the protection to rotate in case of a crash.
Just one note: before start sawing just make sure you can move all the bits (brake reservoir etc.) 1cm further in meaning you need to have at least 1/1.5 cm clear before the handlebar starts to bend.
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