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Whoa there, did you actually try to pull it through? What I posted was not a hypothetical process that I dreamed up, this WAS how I did it. I did say you would have to release or remove a couple of clamps/guides etc and carefully guide it along the way. There was maybe no way you could see how to get it pulled through but I managed it.

UPDATE Hi again all, I've been out for a test ride with the new handlebar angle. For me, it has made an improvement on the riding position, I feel a bit more stretched out so that is good. I did 50 miles then returned home, refitted the covers ( went back on easily, no hassle ) and went out for another 30 miles to ensure that the controls had not been compromised, especially the throttle cables. Pleased to report no problems at all. Thank you all for your input and help. I hope this helps others to do the same if they require it Cheers, Norman

Excellent feedback, Cheers, chaps ! I used a bit of thickish card pushed under the front (closest to rider) of the shiny bit then pulled gently up. The cover popped off. It is held on by 4 push fit sprung protrusions. Take out 2 crosshead screws under main cover, 1 crosshead screw on top of main cover, 2 allen bolts on top, top main cover comes off. 2 more allen bolts then bottom main cover comes off. Remove the 2 bolts then take off steel bracket and there are the handlebar clamp bolts I've now rotated the bars forward about 2 1/2 - 3 inches, I had to reposition mirrors but nothi