Those arms going up to the front engine mounts, will bend out a 1/4 easy, try a pry bar against motor mount. If crash bat is off hit it with a soft hammer or 2x4.
Use metal under the u bolts if it fits , aluminium is easy to cut, and gend, and won't rust.
I always take the crash bars off. Sometimes if they have mounts for pegs they can be handy on a long ride.