Installing 'Get a Grip'
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Monrovia, Ca
If you haven't removed it yet, pick up a your Shake Weight and after you worked your grip some, grab the left grip and just twist.
Seriously though, my came off with not so much effort. The Get A Grips are in my opinion just great, they are tapered and fit your hands perfect and the actual rubber grip section are textured and made to grip much like my Pro Taper motocross grips on my dirt bike.
Seriously though, my came off with not so much effort. The Get A Grips are in my opinion just great, they are tapered and fit your hands perfect and the actual rubber grip section are textured and made to grip much like my Pro Taper motocross grips on my dirt bike.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: SW Ohio
For stubborn grip removal, pry up the edge of the grip with a small screwdriver. Insert the tip of a blower attachment from shop compressor. Blow air under the grip and use your other hand to turn the grip as you pull it off. The advantage to this method is that you don't contaminate the bar with oil, WD40 or other lubricant.
Instead of using glue for reinstall of the left grip, use hair spray (provided the grip is rubber or plastic). It'll slide on easy and after it dries it'll provide a nice stable (non turning grip).
Instead of using glue for reinstall of the left grip, use hair spray (provided the grip is rubber or plastic). It'll slide on easy and after it dries it'll provide a nice stable (non turning grip).
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Georgia Mountains
Need to know the same thing. Stock grips are WAY to thin and I don't want to pay the dealer if I can install myself. Need a larger diameter grip...Any recommendations?
Grand HDF Member
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From: Rolla
Even easier than the older cable style.
If you have any mechanical aptitude at all, and can follow the provided instructions you won't have any trouble.
Think it took me about 30 minutes and I am slow.
Road Captain
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From: Illinois
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Illinois
Ok Got Ya, just helped a buddy put them on his SG didn't realize thats what there called. Thanks. Wonder if they make a heated version for my Limited
Last edited by Rich67; Aug 11, 2013 at 09:04 PM. Reason: add