How to Remove Handlebar Grip

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06 Feb 2006 19:59 #22017 by TLH101

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OK, I broke my clutch perch, and need to remove the grip to slide the new one on. Can this be done without destroying the grip, and if not, what is the best way to retain the new grip?
Don't even ask me how I broke the perch, while installing a new mirror, that seemed a "liitle" tight. Did you know the mirror hole on the top of the perch is not blind?:blush: :unsure:

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06 Feb 2006 20:09 #22019 by incognito0160

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From my experience you will not be able to save the grip. I cut mine of with a utility knife and bout new one. I then used hair spray. Applied it to the handle bar and slide my grip on. I believe that's what the instructions said as well.

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06 Feb 2006 20:13 #22022 by ten6

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I have had good luck using a wide blade flat screwdriver to gently pry up the edge of the grip. I then spray WD-40 or PB Blaster under the grip. Alternate working the screwdriver and spraying the grip. Sometimes a small bit of heat applied to the bars helps the stubborn ones. I have NEVER lost a grip yet...this does work.

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06 Feb 2006 20:18 #22024 by RomSpaceKnight

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I've had some luck using compressed air. A small nozzle slipped under the edge might lift the grip enough to slide off. Use dish soap as a lube as it will eventually wash away.

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06 Feb 2006 20:24 #22028 by CHARLESRAD

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use an air compressor thats how I change my grips nothing else but the air. They will slide right off, mine were not glued on though.

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06 Feb 2006 23:01 #22070 by 77KZ650

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If you're going to try heat, use a hairdryer, that way you won't burn/melt anything, good luck

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07 Feb 2006 05:13 #22090 by FireBurst

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I just used water and alot of twisting

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07 Feb 2006 05:54 #22097 by TLH101

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Oooh, optimism abounds. May I can save it. Thanks for all the tips. :cheer:

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07 Feb 2006 16:38 #22240 by tfh903

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I use a long thin screwdriver and either slick soapy water or wd40. gently pry up and then work the screwdriver all the way around adding slippery stuff , then twist and pull.

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12 Feb 2006 00:18 #23293 by MaddMaxx

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I just did one last night and the same method always works for me, crank the compressor up, lodge the nozzle under the grip and pull the handle. As the air enters the area around the grip pull and twist. No need for lubes or anything else until you go to put it back on.

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12 Feb 2006 12:19 #23364 by wireman

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just took a set off with the good ol utility knife,they were glued on!:whistle:

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