goon 0 Posted June 25, 2015 I just got a new set of handlebars and I would like to put my old handguards on them, but the new bars are not tapped. I looked into getting a tapping tool, but there aren't a lot of them online and they're at least $25. I feel like this is a common enough situation that there would be more product availability, so I was wondering if any of y'all had some wisdom to share on this. Do I need to just get the tapping tool or is there a better way of going about this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted June 25, 2015 Tapped where? In the ends? Usually the expanding "tap" is part of the hand guard, and inserts into the bar. I hope you're not talking about drilling the bar wall... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted June 25, 2015 When I put Vibranators on the DR, it came with a tap - since they screwed in. Maybe these guards are the same? Lemme check to see if I still have mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goon 0 Posted June 25, 2015 Yeah, I'm talking about on the ends. The handguards I have were from the previous owner, and he still has whatever he used to install them. I still have the bolts, there just isn't anything to thread them into on my bars. I was going by this video (starting at 6:25) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted June 25, 2015 Someone on here will have the tap and let you borrow it, I'm sure. I borrowed one from a member about a year ago...now, who was it??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted June 25, 2015 First run thru the garage was unsuccessful. I vaguely remember someone (ThumperBob maybe) picking up something from me....and saying "there's a tap in here, ya want it?" "If it's in there, I haven't used it in a year, take it with you." I'll keep my eyes open but yeah, LB said, someone here has one for sure - 2 of 'em are on a ride for a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted June 25, 2015 Just went through my PM's in an effort to figure out who I borrowed the HDB handgaurd tap from but couldn't find it, sorry. Hopefully someone answers up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goon 0 Posted June 25, 2015 Awesome guys, thanks for checking. Hopefully I can get my hands on one before the noob ride on Sunday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted June 25, 2015 I've got one in Ramona you're welcome to use. I get "down the hill" often - where are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goon 0 Posted June 25, 2015 I'm in University City/UTC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted June 25, 2015 I'm going down to the County building off Clairemont Mesa and Overland about 1:30 tomorrow and hitting up the Costco on Convoy on Friday noonish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted June 25, 2015 HDB sends a tap with the kit. What did the Previous Owner do with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad 0 Posted June 25, 2015 Hey Goon... I have the tap that came with my HDB hand guards you can borrow. I'm in PB, so pretty close. PM me and we can set something up to get it to you before Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted June 25, 2015 If you know the thread and pitch, you can pick up a tap set at harbor freight easily enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goon 0 Posted June 25, 2015 I was cutting off the ends of my grips and I just realized that the inner diameter of my tube is greater than the diameter of the bolt for my handguards. I guess this means that boring out is not the way to go. Does anyone know what I am supposed to do now? MY handlebars are Renthal Jimmy Buttons and the handguards are Acerbis Multiconcepts. Apparently when I removed the handguards, I destroyed the bar inserts, so now I need to get a new pair of those. Thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeNY9 0 Posted June 26, 2015 Google: Bar end tap or bar end mount. $20-30 everything you need delivered to you door. http://www.g2ergo.com/store/threaded-bar-end-mounts/ https://www.bulletproofdesigns.com/products/brands/kawaski-motorcycles/bar-end-tap.html http://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Proof-Designs-Handguard-Mounts/dp/B00MJA59WS http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005U81AXS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687562&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00MJA59WS&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0T66X3KDCSMM419HH13N http://www.amazon.com/PMB-FASTWAY-THREADED-INSERTS-_22-1-400/dp/B00TUCBVUC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1TCMK2BD1TDF7RFHMR8H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
