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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Is there a way to remove my left grip without cutting it off? They are not stock grips. New bars on the way and I would like to used my existing grips
 
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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I've always just opened the switch housing and then grabbed and twisted as hard as I could. I think I've always been able to break them free that way
 
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I've heard of WD-40 doing the trick, get a little gap between the grip and bar, then insert the red spray tube. Then wash out the WD-40 from inside the grip prior to reinstall.
 
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by seniorsuperglideE8
I've heard of WD-40 doing the trick, get a little gap between the grip and bar, then insert the red spray tube. Then wash out the WD-40 from inside the grip prior to reinstall.
What he said.
 
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by seniorsuperglideE8
I've heard of WD-40 doing the trick, get a little gap between the grip and bar, then insert the red spray tube. Then wash out the WD-40 from inside the grip prior to reinstall.
What he said. You can use a small regular screw driver to open a space under the grip. Then spray the WD-40 in several places around the handle bar. Pull and twist off. To install on the new handlebar, you can use super glue or grip glue. Work quickly
 
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okie dokes,,,,,,,,,,thanks.........WD-40 it is
 
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okie dokes,,,,,,,,,,thanks.........WD-40 it is
I guess I must be among the failed few I just cut the F'er off and moved on!!
 
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If you have access to compressed air and can get the air nozzle in between the grip and the bar a few good shots will break the seal with the bar and help get it off.
 
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Needle and inject some oil at diff points, works on golf grips.
 



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