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Old May 31, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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any tips on getting the stock left hand grip off? It appears to be glued on...
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by lateralus
any tips on getting the stock left hand grip off? It appears to be glued on...
big sharp knife
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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is there any way to save the grip? I need to re-use it.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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is there any way to save the grip? I need to re-use it.
Try using compressed air to loosen it.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Try using compressed air to loosen it.
i wonder if a hair dryer would loosen the glue enough ??
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Those were a pain to get off until I cut mine. If your'e talkin about the factory ones.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DallasSportster
Try using compressed air to loosen it.
Would say this is your best bet if you wanna save them if you can do it this way
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hogdiver96
big sharp knife
Well you don't wanna use a machetti, but yea a good sharp knife oughta do 'er.
 
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I know WD40 will really soften up glue, and high gloss cheap tire shine to.

Idk if you can wash the grip after. Let me know if you try it and it works I need to take mine off to, but don't have the flow to buy replacements if its boned.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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well I got it off in one piece. I used a butter knife to get in there and break up the glue for about 3/4 of it. The farthest part away i had to make a little slice to get the knife in there to break the rest up. Then it came off like a charm and i just hit the slice down on the bottom.
 
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