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Old May 30, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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im trying to change out the black caps and replace with the chrome buttons on handle bar assemblies. i have them off and have changed out the left grip buttons. but of course if one side goes well the other one will suck!!!!!
the little screws that hold down the wire clamp at the bottom is not budging. it is starting to strip. any ideas on how to get it out and finish the job, out of 9 i have 7 on. please and thank you.
 
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You could try a small left hand drill bit to remove them.
 
Old May 31, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FLTRI4ME
You could try a small left hand drill bit to remove them.
+1 on the left hand bit; McMaster Carr, maybe Grainer, KP Tool
 
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