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PoopOna400EX
10-08-2002, 08:51 PM
Hi all,

There is a little nob on the on/off switch for my 400ex. I am trying to install the new renthals but they do not have a hole for this little nob to fit into. Do I just cut this off?

Thanks,

~Jason
f233
10-08-2002, 08:58 PM
I drilled a hole for the nob. If you cut the nob off the swith will slide, the little hole doesn't weaken the bars in any way. that's been my experience .
AtvMxRider
10-08-2002, 09:01 PM
I just cut it off. I wouldn't drill a hole in your new bars. I just tightened the switch up and have not had a problem
SGA
10-08-2002, 11:03 PM
Originally posted by atvrider96
I just cut it off. I wouldn't drill a hole in your new bars. I just tightened the switch up and have not had a problem
I did the same
433rd
10-09-2002, 12:02 AM
I drilled a little hole in the bars. The little "tit" it there for a reason......
RiPPiNiTuP7
10-09-2002, 05:39 AM
I shaved my nipple off :eek: :D
AtvMxRider
10-09-2002, 07:43 AM
I wouldn't drill a hole in aluminum handle bars cause you take the risk of them cracking or worse breaking.
Doibugu2
10-09-2002, 08:13 AM
I took the nob off too. I just wrapped some electrical tape around the bars where the switch goes. It will move a tiny bit, but nothing really noticable.
chad400ex
10-09-2002, 09:02 AM
I put some grip glue on mine. It doesn't move, but if I need it to come off, it comes off really easy. Drilling a hole in the aluminum will eventually propogate a crack (the engineer in me talking). With the constant vibration and other hits that your bars take, they will eventually weaken, which could cause your spendy new handlebars to bend on that side even in a minor wreck. It's kinda like playing Russian Roulette. Odds are they won't bend or break, but at $70 (or more) apiece, I'm going with the "nipple removal" and grip glue.
10-09-2002, 09:25 AM
I shaved off my nipple too..:huh I'd be leary of drilling the bars,,,I've seen renthals snap like twigs from landing jumps,,,having a hole in there would make me nervous pervous..:eek:
lil400exman
10-09-2002, 09:53 AM
Originally posted by Rico
,,,having a hole in there would make me nervous pervous..:eek: [/B]

ANYTHINHING WITH A HOLE IN IT MAKES YOU NERVOUS LMAFO!:huh
02exchic
10-09-2002, 10:20 AM
Just cut/shave that thing off......mine's been that way for a year with no problems.
user101
10-09-2002, 03:04 PM
i took mine off to i think taking it off is better that way if u flip the starter control will rotate and not break.
Live2Ride300
10-09-2002, 05:01 PM
I cut mine also, and I just put a lil peice of rubber band under the plastic, it doesnt move at all, but when you flip it moves so it doesnt break.
Houser Cannondale
10-09-2002, 08:26 PM
just cut the litlte plastic piece and put the switch on it does not matter it still clamps down tight i have renthal bars and thats what i did.
PoopOna400EX
10-09-2002, 09:43 PM
Yep, I cut it off and it worked fine.

Thanks for the pointers...

~Jason
chris4w1
10-10-2002, 05:14 PM
i just took a dremel and sanded it down and mine does not move
DMH
10-10-2002, 07:16 PM
Shaved nipple here and no problems! :D :blah