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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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OK so Im changing out the bars on my 09 FXDC and I can't get the left grip off any suggestions. I'm picking up parts in the am do I just need to buy some new grips. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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The stock left grip is glued on. You can break them free sometimes but usually has to be cut off.

The HD accessory grips dont glue on.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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I've heard putting it in hot watter first then work at twisting it to break free works
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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thanks guys
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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contact cleaner will usually break it loose
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bberck
....The HD accessory grips dont glue on.
Time for new grips...
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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slide a small screwdriver under it and squirt a little brake kleen or wd40 under it and work it loose.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Using an air compressor worked for me.
 
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How about a question like, how to remove a grip, so I don't look at your mini apes that don't exist.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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WD-40. works every time.

just pry the inside edge up with a flat blade screwdriver and squirt. wait 5 minutes or so and it will practically fall off.
 
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