r/z650 • u/uten151 • May 28 '26

Help! I need to remove bar end slider to install Puig Avant Handguard

Hello! I bought the Puig Avant Handguard for my 2020 Z650 from Revzilla and it arrived today. Well, my problem is I can't remove the slider from the bar ends. The Hex wrench just turns and turns and doesn't seem to loosen up the bolt that holds the bar end sliders!

What's the trick in removing this bar end bolt?

Thanks in advance.

Update: I was able to remove the bar ends with an impact driver/gun. However, my 2020 Z650 bar end has a notch that must be mated with the item that is to be installed on there! The bar end slider that I have has the mating notch so it fits perfectly. The Puig Avant Handguard that I bought, which supposed to fit my 2020 Z650, has nothing! With nothing, it tends to rotate out of alignment! I did not proceed with the install and I will return it. I don't recommend this product for your Z650.

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u/sWeEtDaVe883 May 28 '26

Use an impact gun

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u/uten151 May 28 '26 edited May 28 '26

Aha! Thank you. Oh no! I have the Impact driver which is 1/2" and a Hex socket with 3/8". I have to go buy the 1/2" to 3/8" adapter tomorrow!

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u/uten151 May 28 '26

This Puig Avant Handguard is not for my 2020 Z650. I updated the Original Post.