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ElCheapo

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Removing grips without destroying them
« on: October 19, 2005, 07:59:15 PM »
Anybody got a great way of removing grips aside from cutting them off? I would like to scab a nice set of grips from a bike I just got and replace the old OE grips on the 750. My OE grips are the nice finned ones but I really like the styling of these new ones.

Ideas?
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Offline skamania19

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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2005, 08:35:20 PM »
I don't know, but I'll be watching for answers along with you. Would like to do the same with a parts bike I have without tatering them. The last set I tried ended up looking like they'd been through a garbage disposal when I was done with them.
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Offline Raul CB750K1

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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2005, 12:50:03 AM »
I have done it on my mountain bike many times. I use a syringe with hipodermic needle. Use some soapy water -with dishwashing liquid-. Remove the switches and pump the water from that side. Not much will go in, so twist the grips until they accept more. A little heat from a hairdrier goes a long way too, as it softens the rubber and plastic. I also use a screwdriver to put it in so I make room for the water, that once inside makes his way. I don't care about scratching the bars with the screwdriver because there will always be a grip over it.


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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2005, 05:08:53 AM »
Air compressor with a ball-inflator needle.  Works great!
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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2005, 07:02:09 AM »
Just pour boiling water on them for a few seconds. Once hot they will easily slide/twist off.
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2005, 03:00:28 AM »
Like Bodi said, boiling water is good, if possible dip 'em in a container of really hot water for a few minutes and they'll come off easy. I like the ball inflator trick, I've never tried that!  Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2005, 09:28:02 PM »
I'll give that boiling water thing a try.

The needle thing I can see something real dumb and bad happening trying that method. ;)

Thanks Bodi
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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2005, 09:46:52 PM »
If they are glued on there pretty good, get a can of WD-40, stick the straw underneath the grips and shoot some in there.  They will come loose.

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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2005, 10:31:56 AM »
Quote from: ofreen on October 27, 2005, 09:46:52 PM
get a can of WD-40.  They will come loose.  Greg  '75 CB750F 

i was making slow progress this morning pouring boiling water on them, but the WD-40 worked a charm.  thx.
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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2005, 04:11:51 PM »
why dont you just heat em up with a propane torch,that oughta do it. ;D
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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2005, 08:11:26 PM »
Quote from: el kabong on October 29, 2005, 10:31:56 AM


i was making slow progress this morning pouring boiling water on them, but the WD-40 worked a charm.  thx.

You're welcome.

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Re: Removing grips without destroying them
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2005, 08:15:57 PM »
The boiling water trick worked well for me. I used a tea kettle for the water. Only pouring about 2 cups at a time on the grips. So far I have removed grips that range from stock grips, grab ons,kuyakan, and well just everything. This trick does the thing everytime.
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