New Grips- How to remove? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

stogieman · 02-22-2006, 11:15 AM

Hey all. I put on the kuryakyn ISO flame grips last nite. The throttle side went on fine. I was "pre-installing" the left side, making sure the length looked alright and the need of a spacer wasn't. When I was sliding the grip on, I noticed I couldn't get it all the way up to where it would fit flush and go over the lip next to the switch housing. I repeatedly tried to push that up there to no avail. I thought that maybe when I applied the glue, it would provide enough lubrication for the grip to make that last 1/4" or so.

So I applied the glue and kept my fingers crossed, pushing that grip as hard as I could. I couldn't make it over the lip though. What the heck? I am real p'ssed right now, looking at the noticeable space between the grip and the switch housing.
Anyone have any ideas to possibly correct the issue?
Or ideas on best way to rip that grip off?
If I do take it off and attempt to put another one on, what is the trick to get it over the lip?

thanks!

Shea · 02-22-2006, 11:18 AM

I know alot of guys won't use glue, but will actually use a reputable hair spray instead. It is slick as snot going on and sticks well once it dries.

Iceman99 · 02-22-2006, 11:41 AM

cant you move the switch housing closer to the grip

stogieman · 02-22-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman99

cant you move the switch housing closer to the grip

I'll have to take a look to see if this lip is attached to the switch housing itself. It appeared to be part of the handlebar, I could be wrong though, thanks for the suggestion.

stogieman · 02-22-2006, 12:13 PM

Anyone have ideas on clean/easy way to remove the new grip?

stp1971 · 02-22-2006, 12:23 PM

I know on my bike there is a hole drilled in the handlebar that the switch assembly sticks into to keep it from sliding around.

Dumb question,, but did you remove the rubber screw in parts inside the handlebars??? They may have slid causing you to not be able to slide them on any further. Just a thought.

stogieman · 02-22-2006, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

I know on my bike there is a hole drilled in the handlebar that the switch assembly sticks into to keep it from sliding around.

Dumb question,, but did you remove the rubber screw in parts inside the handlebars??? They may have slid causing you to not be able to slide them on any further. Just a thought.

Good question, ya I had everything removed. When I "tested" without the glue, the first time the new grip slid all the way up over the lip with a little effort.
I then measured to check that the distance was good on both sides and wanted to validate again with the new grip on the left side on again. When I tried again, I couldn't get the muther up there, I was literally pushing with all my weight with my right hand and twisting at the same time, using my left hand to grab the front fork and pulling. I broke a sweat, that sonofa' wouldn't go back up there like it had the first time.

blackie1491 · 02-22-2006, 01:08 PM

If you loosen the switch housing, spray some WD40 under the grip.
May have to do a few times, reverse the screwdriver tap the grip off.
A thin blade screwdriver or a hacksaw blade slid under the grip will also help to loosen. The keywords, be gentle.

stogieman · 02-22-2006, 02:57 PM

Thanks blackie...

Iceman99 · 02-22-2006, 07:39 PM

Sounds like you left the rubber spacer to long. Which is keeping the grip from sliding all the way in.

stogieman · 02-23-2006, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman99

Sounds like you left the rubber spacer to long. Which is keeping the grip from sliding all the way in.

Iceman, you talking about the rubber inside the grip itself, or the spacer that came with the grip? I didn't use the seperate spacer.- thanks

GIXXER-Mike · 02-23-2006, 02:12 AM

May be a bit late but here's some info.:

http://www.fizzer-redline.com/grip.htm

02-22-2006, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
stogieman Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 20	New Grips- How to remove? Hey all. I put on the kuryakyn ISO flame grips last nite. The throttle side went on fine. I was "pre-installing" the left side, making sure the length looked alright and the need of a spacer wasn't. When I was sliding the grip on, I noticed I couldn't get it all the way up to where it would fit flush and go over the lip next to the switch housing. I repeatedly tried to push that up there to no avail. I thought that maybe when I applied the glue, it would provide enough lubrication for the grip to make that last 1/4" or so. So I applied the glue and kept my fingers crossed, pushing that grip as hard as I could. I couldn't make it over the lip though. What the heck? I am real p'ssed right now, looking at the noticeable space between the grip and the switch housing. Anyone have any ideas to possibly correct the issue? Or ideas on best way to rip that grip off? If I do take it off and attempt to put another one on, what is the trick to get it over the lip? thanks! __________________ Location: SF, CA Bike: 2005 M50 Black

02-22-2006, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Iceman99 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 660	cant you move the switch housing closer to the grip __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

02-22-2006, 12:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
stogieman Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 20	Anyone have ideas on clean/easy way to remove the new grip? __________________ Location: SF, CA Bike: 2005 M50 Black

02-22-2006, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	I know on my bike there is a hole drilled in the handlebar that the switch assembly sticks into to keep it from sliding around. Dumb question,, but did you remove the rubber screw in parts inside the handlebars??? They may have slid causing you to not be able to slide them on any further. Just a thought. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

02-22-2006, 02:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
stogieman Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 20	Thanks blackie... __________________ Location: SF, CA Bike: 2005 M50 Black

02-22-2006, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	I know alot of guys won't use glue, but will actually use a reputable hair spray instead. It is slick as snot going on and sticks well once it dries.

02-22-2006, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	If you loosen the switch housing, spray some WD40 under the grip. May have to do a few times, reverse the screwdriver tap the grip off. A thin blade screwdriver or a hacksaw blade slid under the grip will also help to loosen. The keywords, be gentle.

02-22-2006, 07:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Iceman99 Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05' M50 Black Location: Valencia , Ca. Posts: 660	Sounds like you left the rubber spacer to long. Which is keeping the grip from sliding all the way in. __________________ Jardine 2:2 Taper Exhaust,C50 Air Box with K&N filter, Cobra EFI Fi2000, 32" Drag Bar, Custom Plate Mount,Custom made rear LED Blinkers, Foward control Kit, Kuryakyn pegs, grips and throttle boss, 3 inch lowering kit, Custom Pillion seat, De-badged and De-PAIRED, Pinstriped rims, Chromed drive shaft See my bike and accessories at www.CruiserCustomizing.com/iceman99

02-23-2006, 02:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	May be a bit late but here's some info.: http://www.fizzer-redline.com/grip.htm __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

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