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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: UnpotatoedSalmon on September 08, 2025, 08:59:18 PM
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I was cleaning my bike when I noticed the clamp nearly loose on one side of the bike, I do not know how to remove the oetiker 545 clamp
(https://i.ibb.co/5W7QdBbz/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5W7QdBbz)
(https://i.ibb.co/ds4V57qd/IMG-0653.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ds4V57qd)
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If it's loose, spin it around until you see the main clamping mechanism. If it's the same clamp as on my Audace (see pic), you can pry it off with a flat blade screwdriver. If it's as loose as you say, you may not even need to do this.
You are not supposed to re-use them, but it may be possible depending on the condition of the clamp.
(https://i.ibb.co/zHZCqtMC/PXL-20250820-172333568.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zHZCqtMC)
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What you are dealing with is not crimp type Oetiker step-less/pinch clamps. You have "earless" CV boot clamps Do not pry off with a screwdriver or you will ruin them. Look on YT there are tons of videos showing how to properly remove/install these clamps. A set of hawk bill/CV joint boot pliers make it simple but needle nose pliers work in a pinch and they are reusable.
If you prefer you can get narrow worm drive clamps and replace the stockers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e0KWPrFHrI&pp=ygUhQk1XIFIxMjAwR1MgYWlyIGJveCBjbGFtcCByZW1vdmFs
Pliers are >$17 on Amazon
(https://i.ibb.co/LdfrYHC3/shopping.webp) (https://ibb.co/LdfrYHC3)
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If you prefer you can get narrow worm drive clamps and replace the stickers.
I had a difficult time finding traditional clamps narrow enough (7mm) and large enough diameter (60mm).
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I had a difficult time finding traditional clamps narrow enough (7mm) and large enough diameter (60mm).
Search "narrow" hose clamps.
Belmetric and other have them.
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I really do not like thos Oetiker at clamps at all.
I replaced some of them on my V85 TT with the classic Guzzi clamps (meanwhile hard to get) and with one from KTM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75amQUlZV1o