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Message started by northshore_paul on 04/20/08 at 17:15:18

Title: Removing/replacing handlebar grips
Post by northshore_paul on 04/20/08 at 17:15:18

I am replacing my handlebars and before starting I am looking for info on removing the existing grips and what is special about the throtle side grip. I found a link for Kuryakyn grip changeout in this section but it is no longer a good link...can anyone out there help, thanks. Paul

Title: Re: Removing/replacing handlebar grips
Post by Chopped on 04/21/08 at 10:21:50

I just did this the other day. There are a couple of allen head screws you take off. Pay attention to which hole the throttle cable sits in. Once you've done that, the grip slides right off the end. let me know if this helps or not.

Title: Re: Removing/replacing handlebar grips
Post by northshore_paul on 04/21/08 at 11:16:09

Thanks for the reply...how about the left side??? Any idea???

Title: Re: Removing/replacing handlebar grips
Post by verslagen1 on 04/21/08 at 11:20:09

Some say take an air gun and stick it between the grip and bar and blow it off.

I've used 3 screwdrivers, worked it inbetween, twisted it around to loosen it, stick the other 2 in equal distant and twist it off.

Title: Re: Removing/replacing handlebar grips
Post by northshore_paul on 04/21/08 at 11:26:48

That sounds like a good way, I would not have thought of the compressed air. I have a question about your seat mod. I went all over today looking for a "T" bracket to do my sportster seat mod. The only place that even had them was Lowes, and it was only a 4 inch length. Any ideas?? Thanks, Paul

Title: Re: Removing/replacing handlebar grips
Post by Chopped on 04/21/08 at 11:38:26

make your own!

Title: Re: Removing/replacing handlebar grips
Post by verslagen1 on 04/21/08 at 13:11:41

I've had others comment on the same issue. This size of T must be special to cal. Earthquake codes and all. I guess it was a pleasant coincidence that the T was just the right size for the job.

You can take 2 straight pieces and screw/weld together.