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Removing Grips??

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Old 06-25-07 | 10:39 AM
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Removing Grips??

I recently switched from drops to risers and put the grips on. Now I have decided that I want to cut the risers down a lil. I sprayed some WD40 into the grips when I put them on thinking it would make it easy to get them on and off...negative, they won't budge.
Rather than using a razor blade and dumping them, is there an easy method to get them off and be able to re-use them??

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Old 06-25-07 | 10:44 AM
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plastic knife dipped in soapy water, run the knife under grip, twist and remove.

What kind of grips?
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Old 06-25-07 | 10:46 AM
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oury? anyway windex is what i normally do. I spray it onto a butter knife and spread it around inside until they they start flexing a little then spray a good amount inside and work them off.
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Old 06-25-07 | 10:56 AM
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Windex....D O N E !!! Thanks
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Old 06-25-07 | 12:03 PM
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Old 06-25-07 | 12:32 PM
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I just use BBQ bamboo sticks and soapy water in a spray bottle
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Old 06-25-07 | 12:44 PM
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I stand by rubbing alcohol and the butter knife method. It
works equally well for removing and applying.
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Old 06-25-07 | 12:54 PM
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I found the alcohol to evaporate too quickly and I just used 60%
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Old 06-25-07 | 01:11 PM
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I actually used a letter-open to get under the grip, sprayed Windex and worked it back & forth a little bit and it slid right off.
Prior to posting the question, I was actually going to slice them off with a razor and buy new ones!?!
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