Don't know if this is still a problem, but I've tried to illustrate a way to remove the bolts.
My suggestion is that you drill into the top of the bolts to remove the tops. Maybe by using a smaller drill to start with.
... but if you are replacing the handlebars, then why not remove all of the wood to be able to get a firm grip on the bolts, and either succed with unscrewing the nuts or hacksawing the bolts(?)
I've tried to illustrate a way to remove the bolts. But I'm not sure I'll succed inserting it.
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Don't know if this is still a problem, but I've tried to illustrate a way to remove the bolts.
My suggestion is that you drill into the top of the bolts to remove the tops. Maybe by using a smaller drill to start with.
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... and if the handlebars are fine, I'd keep them.
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... but if you are replacing the handlebars, then why not remove all of the wood to be able to get a firm grip on the bolts, and either succed with unscrewing the nuts or hacksawing the bolts(?)
I've tried to illustrate a way to remove the bolts. But I'm not sure I'll succed inserting it.
My suggestion is that you drill into the top of the bolts to remove the tops. Maybe by using a smaller drill to start with.
... and if the handlebars are fine, I'd keep them.
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