Handle grips

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Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 08:26

Hi,

I want to replace my handle grips, please see attached photo.
1. What is the best way remove it, use knife and cut it of?
2. Do you recommend some new handle grips webpages ?

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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Re: Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 09:10

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If you want to reuse your grips try a head gun to soften the grips to remove.
If not use a knife.

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Re: Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 09:12 - 10 Feb 2018 09:15

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Thank you, is the size 7/8" ?

So I can use one of these:
www.z1enterprises.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=handle+grips

Must I use glue when install new one ?

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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Re: Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 09:25

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SWest would say use hairspray.

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Re: Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 09:27

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hehe why hairspray ? it will make friction between the handlebar and the rubber ?

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Re: Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 09:37 - 10 Feb 2018 09:38

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It made it easy to push the grips on and when it drys it glued the grips on the handle bar.

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Re: Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 12:15 - 10 Feb 2018 12:17

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I used grip adhesive.

I prefer the stock grips, but they can be hard to find & expensive.
On my mountain bike (bicycle). I installed Oury grips similar to the ones at Z1Enterprises. the rubber is very soft & comfortable.

www.z1enterprises.com/handlebar-grips-7-...road-grip-black.html

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Re: Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 19:33

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I use the Oury grips on my 750 and love them. They have just the right amount of cushion and feel. My bike isn't trying to mimic stock though. I'd get stock or replica if that's your goal.

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Re: Handle grips

10 Feb 2018 20:20

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I'm using a set of Biltwell's Recoils and I love em. Spray some WD-40 on the bars and in the grip. Don't get crazy with it. Slip them on and wipe off the excess WD-40. Your good to go!

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Re: Handle grips

11 Feb 2018 01:58 - 11 Feb 2018 02:04

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Nessism wrote: I use the Oury grips on my 750 and love them. They have just the right amount of cushion and feel. My bike isn't trying to mimic stock though. I'd get stock or replica if that's your goal.

www.ourygrips.com/road-street-grips/

www.z1enterprises.com/handlebar-grips-7-...road-grip-black.html

So these pair will fit for my left and right side?

These is the same grip ? ON Z1Enterprice $9.95 and on ourygrips.com they cost $20.00 ?? strange ?

Thank you.

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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Re: Handle grips

11 Feb 2018 06:57

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Scirocco wrote: SWest would say use hairspray.

:huh:

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Re: Handle grips

11 Feb 2018 07:10

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SWest wrote:

Scirocco wrote: SWest would say use hairspray.

:huh:

hehe I will go for the hairspray and maybe use some lighter on it ? hehe

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