How do you remove the grip?

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 07:58 AM

I need to replace my left grip / clutch side and it's not budging at all. I haven't taken my heat gun to it for fear of melting the rubber. Any ideas?

Madchild · August 12th, 2011, 08:05 AM

If you don't care to keep it. Take a razor blade and cut it in half (Split the grip in half). From right to left or left to right. Not up and down.

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 08:16 AM

Ummm, trying to reuse it on another handle bar. thanks tho

azimmer11 · August 12th, 2011, 08:18 AM

shoot compressed air under it and itll slide right off

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azimmer11

shoot compressed air under it and itll slide right off

Thanks, but how do you get the air compressor nozzle under it? It's air tight. lol

Madchild · August 12th, 2011, 08:35 AM

Try to roll it. From inside to outside of the handle
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CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 08:55 AM

Yep, I tried rolling it already. lol

ninja250 · August 12th, 2011, 08:58 AM

Compressed air is the proper way to do it.
You put the nozzle under the grip and shoot air in and it magically becomes "loose" on the handlebar.

when you install them, clean the bar and the grip with alcohol, shoot air into the grip and slip it on the bar and it'll never move.

Once you see somebody do it, you'll never want to do it any other way.

I put arriette grips on all my bikes.. I've done this many times.

Used to do it with bicycles as a kid too.

Very very good Italian grips.

Never ordered here but here's the color span..
http://www.jpcycles.com/ariete/grips

bob706 · August 12th, 2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Thanks, but how do you get the air compressor nozzle under it? It's air tight. lol

I used the little needle adapter that you use to fill up basketballs and such

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

Compressed air is the proper way to do it.
You put the nozzle under the grip and shoot air in and it magically becomes "loose" on the handlebar.

when you install them, clean the bar and the grip with alcohol, shoot air into the grip and slip it on the bar and it'll never move.

Once you see somebody do it, you'll never want to do it any other way.

I put arriette grips on all my bikes.. I've done this many times.

Used to do it with bicycles as a kid too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob706

I used the little needle adapter that you use to fill up basketballs and such

Thanks guys. I'll give it a go! Is it ok to use canned air? I'm not sure if I have any of the needle tips.

cuz · August 12th, 2011, 09:02 AM

1 video is for saving the grip the other is just the blade tech-nick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL3_3_4pdcY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf-EKwyER74

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Thanks

I'll try the tool if the air compressor doesn't work.

00NissanNinja · August 12th, 2011, 09:45 AM

Since I didn't have compressed air I just pried up the edge of the grip with a flathead and sprayed some soapy water inside. Then moved the flathead around the inside of the grip while proceeding to press to the flathead to the other side gently (all the while spraying some water in there). Once I got to the other side is slipped right off.

Madchild · August 12th, 2011, 10:44 AM

Just order new grip and cut the old one off. The previous owner may have put super glue on it.

gt_turbo · August 12th, 2011, 12:03 PM

did you remove the bar end first? i didn't see you mention if you had or hadn't removed that first. if you didn't heat up the bar end screw with a small torch or heat gun. then stick a thin flat head in there and jab it all around to get the grip loose. that helps to fit the air compressor needle in there.

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 01:05 PM

I removed the bar end in 2 minutes with no torches or other crazy stuff. I used my #3 JIS screw driver, wrapped a towel around the handle, gripped it with my stupid big wrench and broke it loose. The right tools for every job ftw

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madchild

Just order new grip and cut the old one off. The previous owner may have put super glue on it.

I'm transplanting my original grip to a new bar. Again, I'm not going to cut it off.

dino74 · August 12th, 2011, 01:19 PM

I've had good luck with rubbing alcohol. I use a screw driver to make a little gap, then I squirt some alcohol. It works really well.

alex.s · August 12th, 2011, 01:35 PM

+1 on pulling from inside to outside (pull it inside-out). makes getting it back on painless without using a lubricant also (do the same thing but in reverse, it folds over itself and nicely into place. don't know if it works so well with stock grips though since they're made out of what seems like titanium enriched rubber.

setasai · August 12th, 2011, 02:39 PM

Yea it takes a little elbow grease but I got it off by using a small screw driving and slowly shimmed it in. Once you break the glue loose, it'll wiggle off. When you put it back on, use hairspray instead.

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

Yea it takes a little elbow grease but I got it off by using a small screw driving and slowly shimmed it in. Once you break the glue loose, it'll wiggle off. When you put it back on, use hairspray instead.

I don't have any hairspray.

setasai · August 12th, 2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

I don't have any hairspray.

I didnt either. Had to go to target and get a 1dollar travel sized bottle.

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 02:48 PM

I have some spray adhesive I'll try.

setasai · August 12th, 2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

I have some spray adhesive I'll try.

I say hairspray because it's got a soapy texture until it dries. Makes it easier to get the grip on. Goodluck with the repairs. Let me know when you finish. I have a few other scenic routes I'd like to plan for.

sergemoat · August 12th, 2011, 06:00 PM

a little heat may help soften up the rubber

CThunder-blue · August 12th, 2011, 06:41 PM

The air compressor worked like a charm. Thanks guys! Took me less than a minute to get it off.

cuz · August 12th, 2011, 08:04 PM

glad 4 the success so you just got it out w/the compressed air?

k-os · August 12th, 2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

I say hairspray because it's got a soapy texture until it dries. Makes it easier to get the grip on. Goodluck with the repairs. Let me know when you finish. I have a few other scenic routes I'd like to plan for.

I've used just a spray can of clear coat. Not really necessary. Should be able to get it back on using the compressed air too.

azimmer11 · August 15th, 2011, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

The air compressor worked like a charm. Thanks guys! Took me less than a minute to get it off.

told ya so

wayanlam · August 16th, 2011, 07:35 PM

a small flat-head screwdriver + WD40 works good too. slide the screwdriver in between the grip and the handlebar, slide the WD40 nozzle in, spray a little, and its lubed and ready to come off, lol

August 12th, 2011, 07:58 AM	#1
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	How do you remove the grip? I need to replace my left grip / clutch side and it's not budging at all. I haven't taken my heat gun to it for fear of melting the rubber. Any ideas? __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 12th, 2011, 08:05 AM	#2
Madchild Ninja Racer Name: Jason Location: Bloomington MN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha R6, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 07 Aprilia SR50 Factory Posts: 29	If you don't care to keep it. Take a razor blade and cut it in half (Split the grip in half). From right to left or left to right. Not up and down. __________________________________________________ CRA #23 - 2011 Sponsors: Cheng's Dynasty, Motoprimo, Studio299.com, Michelin, Syderleatherworks, Woodcraft, Vortex, Scorpion Helmet (USA), 24/7

August 12th, 2011, 08:55 AM	#7
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Yep, I tried rolling it already. lol __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 12th, 2011, 08:58 AM	#8
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Compressed air is the proper way to do it. You put the nozzle under the grip and shoot air in and it magically becomes "loose" on the handlebar. when you install them, clean the bar and the grip with alcohol, shoot air into the grip and slip it on the bar and it'll never move. Once you see somebody do it, you'll never want to do it any other way. I put arriette grips on all my bikes.. I've done this many times. Used to do it with bicycles as a kid too. Very very good Italian grips. Never ordered here but here's the color span.. http://www.jpcycles.com/ariete/grips __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

August 12th, 2011, 09:02 AM	#11
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	1 video is for saving the grip the other is just the blade tech-nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL3_3_4pdcY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf-EKwyER74 __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

August 12th, 2011, 08:16 AM	#3
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Ummm, trying to reuse it on another handle bar. thanks tho __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 12th, 2011, 08:18 AM	#4
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	shoot compressed air under it and itll slide right off

August 12th, 2011, 08:35 AM	#6
Madchild Ninja Racer Name: Jason Location: Bloomington MN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha R6, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 07 Aprilia SR50 Factory Posts: 29	Try to roll it. From inside to outside of the handle Posted via Mobile Device

August 12th, 2011, 09:22 AM	#12
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Thanks I'll try the tool if the air compressor doesn't work. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 12th, 2011, 09:45 AM	#13
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Since I didn't have compressed air I just pried up the edge of the grip with a flathead and sprayed some soapy water inside. Then moved the flathead around the inside of the grip while proceeding to press to the flathead to the other side gently (all the while spraying some water in there). Once I got to the other side is slipped right off. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 12th, 2011, 10:44 AM	#14
Madchild Ninja Racer Name: Jason Location: Bloomington MN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha R6, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 07 Aprilia SR50 Factory Posts: 29	Just order new grip and cut the old one off. The previous owner may have put super glue on it. __________________________________________________ CRA #23 - 2011 Sponsors: Cheng's Dynasty, Motoprimo, Studio299.com, Michelin, Syderleatherworks, Woodcraft, Vortex, Scorpion Helmet (USA), 24/7

August 12th, 2011, 12:03 PM	#15
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	did you remove the bar end first? i didn't see you mention if you had or hadn't removed that first. if you didn't heat up the bar end screw with a small torch or heat gun. then stick a thin flat head in there and jab it all around to get the grip loose. that helps to fit the air compressor needle in there.

August 12th, 2011, 01:05 PM	#16
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I removed the bar end in 2 minutes with no torches or other crazy stuff. I used my #3 JIS screw driver, wrapped a towel around the handle, gripped it with my stupid big wrench and broke it loose. The right tools for every job ftw __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 12th, 2011, 01:19 PM	#18
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	I've had good luck with rubbing alcohol. I use a screw driver to make a little gap, then I squirt some alcohol. It works really well.

August 12th, 2011, 01:35 PM	#19
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	+1 on pulling from inside to outside (pull it inside-out). makes getting it back on painless without using a lubricant also (do the same thing but in reverse, it folds over itself and nicely into place. don't know if it works so well with stock grips though since they're made out of what seems like titanium enriched rubber. __________________________________________________

August 12th, 2011, 02:39 PM	#20
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Yea it takes a little elbow grease but I got it off by using a small screw driving and slowly shimmed it in. Once you break the glue loose, it'll wiggle off. When you put it back on, use hairspray instead.

August 12th, 2011, 02:48 PM	#23
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I have some spray adhesive I'll try. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 12th, 2011, 06:00 PM	#25
sergemoat ninjette.org member Name: serge Location: Seattle Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	a little heat may help soften up the rubber

August 12th, 2011, 06:41 PM	#26
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	The air compressor worked like a charm. Thanks guys! Took me less than a minute to get it off. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 12th, 2011, 08:04 PM	#27
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	glad 4 the success so you just got it out w/the compressed air? __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

August 16th, 2011, 07:35 PM	#30
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	a small flat-head screwdriver + WD40 works good too. slide the screwdriver in between the grip and the handlebar, slide the WD40 nozzle in, spray a little, and its lubed and ready to come off, lol __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

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