January 8th, 2012, 12:04 PM | #1 |
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Mini air compressor 12v for removing handle grip?
i was wondering if i could remove my handle grips safely by using a mini air compressor. I know it can be done with a normal air compressor, but would the 140 psi output be enough?
Would love to know before buying one. its one like this one: http://www.safety-devices.com/hornet...compressor.htm ty. |
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January 8th, 2012, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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Air compressor? Just use WD40 & a flat head screw driver.
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January 8th, 2012, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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January 8th, 2012, 12:55 PM | #4 |
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anything that will shoot a constant stream of compressed air from a tank will be fine. if it's a pump, idk how well that would work
@Nemesis WD40 works fine too, but with an air compressor with a spray attachment, the grips literally float off the bars. All you have to do is slide them off as you spray air under them. Takes 3 seconds total, and then there's no WD40 to clean off before you glue them back down |
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January 8th, 2012, 12:57 PM | #5 | |
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Just wedge the tip of the flat head in between the bar & grip, spray WD40 inside and move the flat head around (don't twist...that will cause scratching but again doesn't matter...but you want to preserve the grips so yeah don't twist). Keep spraying and moving the flat head around till the whole grip slides around at which point you can just slide them off the handle bar. Takes like 2 minutes. |
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January 8th, 2012, 01:00 PM | #6 | |
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Also, not a lot of people have access to air compressors and/or the money to buy. WD40...sold at your local hardware/auto stores. |
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January 8th, 2012, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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I just replaced mine this weekend,I used a spray bottle with very soapy water, just spray it under the grips at both ends,twist back and forth to get it under the grips and they come right off. Wipe the bars dry, sprayed hairspray inside the new grips with a little on the bars and the new ones slid right on, they slide around for 10 minutes or so to get them positioned how you want them. 20 minutes later and they don't move at all.
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January 8th, 2012, 01:12 PM | #8 |
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Well it worked with my dad's little compressor that we use to inflate tires. It's a craftsman 5 gallon air compressor. I think we have it set to go to like 80 psi before it cuts off? I just burrow the tip of the spray attachment into the bar/grip and pull the lever, and off the grip floats right off. No damage, no greasy leftovers, plus then you get to play with blowing things across the garage cuz you have an entire tank full of compressed air, and all you needed it for was grips. (and people wonder why whenever I work on my bike it always takes me a long time )
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January 8th, 2012, 01:30 PM | #9 |
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Hmm...$60+ (air compressor) vs $3 (WD40) + paper towel from McDonalds...you pick OP.
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January 8th, 2012, 01:48 PM | #10 |
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Don't even need the wd40....flat head did just fine....used weep 2nd time and it was slightly easier...
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January 8th, 2012, 02:48 PM | #11 |
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I use 99% isopropyl alcohol (from Safeway-always have a bottle in the medicine cabinet anyway) and a screwdriver. They slide right off. I use it to put them back on too-no messy glue-the alcohol just evaporates in a few hours and the grips are then on really tight.
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January 8th, 2012, 02:54 PM | #12 |
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January 8th, 2012, 03:10 PM | #13 |
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Whoops just took my wd-40 and it slides of like... uhm yea w/e.. point is i got them out! Now i can put on my oxford heated grips. ty!
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January 8th, 2012, 04:19 PM | #14 |
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Um razor...slice...done. like 10seconds. literally done 100's of sets of grips. are you trying to save the old ones?
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January 8th, 2012, 04:21 PM | #15 |
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I should clarify. When I install the grips I spray some cheap $1.99 spray paint in them, dump excess out then install. They slide right on and when the paint dries there is not way they come off. Very important when racing to NOT have them slide off the bar. No way you get the grip off blowing or WD when they are glued on properly. Slice them in half, peel them off in seconds.
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