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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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Does any one knows a tip or trick to take out the stock left grip? I know the stock one have small quuantity of glue.
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 01:12 PM
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There is no glue on a modern stock Harley OEM grip. Some aftermarket grips require the left grip to be glued, but the Harley-Davidson branded grips have a ridge that is secured when the housing is clamped together. You have to take the housing apart just like you would for the right grip.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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Well. Not in the sportster 2015. Is glue.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 02:10 PM
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Slice the grip length ways with a razor knife, then twist and pull off. Or just get a good grip on it and twist if you want to save the old grip. Sand off the old glue with fine sandpaper or emery cloth and install your new grip.
 
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My '15 had glue. Used a razor knife and cut it off.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 10:03 PM
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So did mine. I didn't want to cut it so I just got a good grip and twisted it and it broke loose. Came off easy then.
 
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I used a small rubber strap wrench to break the glue bond. I started at one end and worked my way to the other end. After the bond was broke it came off easily.
 
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Thanks for your comments! Yes. I don't want to cut it. I like the stock one. Somebody told me long time ago, to use a spray product, i don't remember, but it was for other purpose, but activate the glue again and it easy to take it out. I was hopping that somebody knew.

Thanks again. Im going ro try to twisted it.
 
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Crank up the air compressor and blow shop air between the grip and bar. Squeeze the open end with your hand and the grip will expand like a balloon and can be slid off intact.
 
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That's good idea. Im going to try that
 
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