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Old May 2, 2014 | 02:19 PM
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Hey guys,
I need some tips on removing these chrome grips that came with my bike. I did some googling, but I can only find removal for rubber hand grips.

I'm assuming the throttle grip is just held by the switch and the clutch side grip is glued on. I'm guessing just heating it up and twisting is my only option.

Is there anything else I should be aware of?
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 02:21 PM
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Keep in mind, the ends of the grips are solid. No bar ends or screws exposed.
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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Set screw that's an Allen head on the bottom would be what I have seen the majority of the time.
 
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There wasn't a set screw. But I was able to twist the h*ll out of that thing and it somehow came off.
 
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