How do you remove Harley Defiance grips?
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How do you remove Harley Defiance grips?
I read on HD's webpage for the defiance grips that they can be removed, but I cant find instructions anywhere. Does anyone know how to remove these? It looks like theres a cap on the end of the grip but it doesn't want to budge
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that worked for the throttle side but the clutch side grip isn't sliding off
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Do you see brownish goop where the bar meets the inside of the grip? If you took it apart the same way as the throttle side something is holding it. I just find it odd they wouldn't use grip glue on the throttle tube as well.
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Left side is a snug fit, right side is a loose fit. Once the clamshell halves are apart, usually a twisting/pulling motion does the trick.
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All my dirt bike had rubber grips..... usually used the white bandage tape and some carb cleaner and slid then in place. Cut them off with razor blade. My Harleys, I just took the clam shell off the controls and pulled grips off. You might try slipping a small screwdriver into the end of the grip and see if you can get some movement. I use Avon grips on mine and have not had any issues. If previous owner used an adhesive, you may have to cut the grip off.
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Even without adhesive the clutch side can be somewhat difficult to remove if you're trying to pull it straight off. Try a twisting motion starting at the inboard side and working your way out. If that doesn't work, insert a small screwdriver between the grip and bars from the inboard side and spray some WD-40 in the gap alongside the screwdriver. Let it soak for awhile, and continue the twisting motion. If reinstalling, clean all traces of WD-40 beforehand.
Last edited by barneyboy; Jul 30, 2021 at 04:09 PM.
