1000 Multistrada 1100-trying To Remove Acerbis Handguard Expander Bolt Cannot Get Out. Any Thoughts ?

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by DukeNellington, Feb 21, 2021.

  1. Hi
    I have a Ducati Multistrada 1100 year 2008 fitted with Acerbis hand guards. I want to take them off but I cannot get the expander bolt in the handbars out. Do you have any advice on how to take out the expander bar out?
    Thanks

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    #1 DukeNellington, Feb 21, 2021
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  2. Have you encouraged the threaded end that expands in the handlebar with a hammer ? Once you have knocked the expander loose into the handlebar, it should be just a matter of mole grips on the end with a twist and pull motion. Likelihood is it’s corroded in place and will need a bit of force. Andy
     
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  3. Thanks for the tip Andy I will give it a go.
     
  4. Managed to get these out eventually. I gave a slight tap with the hammer and then tightened the screw back in a little and then pulled / wriggled it out. That was fun. Thanks for advice Andy
     
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