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Grip removal

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by maz43, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. maz43

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    I have a new set of handlebar grips on the way.
    I don't want to mess up the original grips taking them off and was wondering if there is any tricks to removing them damage free?
     
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    I swapped out my bars this past weekend and tried to salvage the grips. i used Simple Green (cleaning product). Sprayed it in between the bar and grip. Had my brother hold the bike steady and put everything i had into it. Took some twisting and a bit of sweating but it came off. ended up cutting the right one off cause i had new grips anyway and didnt want to mess up anything with the throttle.
    shouldnt be too hard for ya.
     
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    Usually you put them on by heating then installing. A heat gun (on low) or hair dryer should make them loosen up. I have used silicon lube spray much like the simple green to aid the process.
     
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    COMPRESSED AIR. If you have access to compressed air. you simply plug the opposite end of the bar with an assistant's finger, then put the air nozzle tight against the hole in the grip you are removing and INFLATE it, it will pop right off. It may need a little assistance, which is why you need someone else to plug the other end of the bars. Works like a charm, even if they were glued on...
     
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    Cool Idea I have never tired that one. Have to remember this trick.
     
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    compressed air is our friend!

    I like using rubbing alcohol for removal and installation when a compressor is not right at hand..
     
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    Compressed air sounds interesting. I'll give it a try at my work(machine shop).
    I'll post how it goes when the grips arrive.
    Thanks for all the tips.
     
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    compressed air all the way
     
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