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Throttle tube stuck to handlebar on a '78 KZ650 29 Jun 2016 19:31 #733333

waytim Topic Author Offline User Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	The bike has been sitting god knows how many years. I removed the cables and housing (those actually weren't stuck) but the tube itself is just stuck like glue. The grips peeled off after reefing on it so hard. Now its just the metal tube on the handlebars. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Throttle tube stuck to handlebar on a '78 KZ650 29 Jun 2016 21:28 #733346

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soak it with penetrating oil or WD40 for a while. Then use propane torch to heat tube and expand it slightly (it will smoke a lot). Big pliers or pipe wrench to work it loose while hot. make sure no plastic is heated

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Throttle tube stuck to handlebar on a '78 KZ650 29 Jun 2016 22:36 #733351

waytim Topic Author Offline User Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	I've had it soaking all day but I don't have a torch, so I'll try to get one. Thanks for the advice!
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Throttle tube stuck to handlebar on a '78 KZ650 30 Jun 2016 04:05 #733359

davido Offline User Posts: 1574 Thank you received: 286	Simpler method,to try first. Pour boiling water over it. www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build CB550 (1978) CB500/4 (1972)* KZ1000CSR (1981) XT 600E (1999) TDM900 (2003)
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Throttle tube stuck to handlebar on a '78 KZ650 30 Jun 2016 14:41 #733396

waytim Topic Author Offline User Posts: 3 Thank you received: 0	I was able to get it off by heating it up and using a pipe wrench, thanks guys!
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Throttle tube stuck to handlebar on a '78 KZ650 30 Jun 2016 21:36 #733440

Nelson Offline User Posts: 665 Thank you received: 16	cool! Restoring and customizing a KZ1000. Click here to read about it. Plated KTM, DR650, KZ1000, Former MC mechanic (eons ago). 40 yrs. of dirt and street.
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