Grip Removal
10-06-05 | 07:12 AM
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Grip Removal
I guess I didn't make myself clear, I meant is there a way to remove the rubber grips without tearing them up?
10-06-05 | 07:29 AM
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Yeah, roll them off, like, um, a condom.
*snicker*
If that doesn't work, try lubricating it with WD-40.
*Bwahahahaha*
Sorry, I'm like a kid in grade 7 here. But seriously, try that.
*snicker*
If that doesn't work, try lubricating it with WD-40.
*Bwahahahaha*
Sorry, I'm like a kid in grade 7 here. But seriously, try that.
10-06-05 | 08:48 AM
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Make sure you wash them in dish detergent to clean off the wd-40 before putting them back on, or they could slide off.
10-07-05 | 12:51 AM
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Isopropyl alcohol squirted in under the grip will make them slippery enough to remove or replace easily and doesn't have to be cleaned off. Also known as rubbing alcohol.
Vodka will work in a pinch.
Steve
Vodka will work in a pinch.
Steve
10-07-05 | 04:53 AM
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Gently prise up the end of the grip and spray between grip and bar with (cheap) aerosol hair spray. Work the grip loose (spray in more if needed). If you repeat the process when re-fitting the grips, the dried hairspray will hold the grips in place (obviously you need to leave them ~24hours after fitting for the hair goo to dry). And they smell nice 
10-07-05 | 09:15 AM
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Gee, I just use plain water. Same idea, though. Get a little liquid under the grip and slowly work it under until the whole grip just slides off.
10-07-05 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by LRtrike
I guess I didn't make myself clear, I meant is there a way to remove the rubber grips without tearing them up?
) Condom? What's a condom?? OH, one of THOSE.............LOL
10-08-05 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bianchiriderlon
Vodka will work in a glass! 
10-08-05 | 01:52 PM
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I've never used anything but plain water, a plastic knife, and patience. Just work the water in and twist back and forth until they start to give, and then work in more water. Some grips can be stuborn, especially if new from the shop where they stuck them on with something.
Adam
Adam
10-09-05 | 02:25 AM
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Some grips can be stuborn, especially if new from the shop where they stuck them on with something.
10-09-05 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
Nonsense. Vodka doesn't work at all unless you drink it.
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10-09-05 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
Nonsense. Vodka doesn't work at all unless you drink it.
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10-14-05 | 06:36 AM
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Ppc is right. The easiest way to remove a grip is with compressed air. I just place the air nozzle in the hole in the end of the grip I'm removing while plugging the same hole in the other grip. When the air is applied the grip will follow the nozzle as it's pulled away from the bar.
10-14-05 | 06:51 AM
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I use windex and chopsticks. Use the chopsticks to pry up the side then squirt windex under it as you advance the chopstick. I have also heard the compressed air trick works well too, but I have never had a need to try it.
