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I am planning on switching out the OE grips and putting on the yamaha FZ6R Grips(Yamaha FZ6R Accessories, Yamaha FZ6R FZ6R Grips) anyone know the best way to do this
drywall knife to cut off the old ones and put some gasoline inside the new ones to slide on fast. Let sit 5 minutes and they are non-slip.I am planning on switching out the OE grips and putting on the yamaha FZ6R Grips(Yamaha FZ6R Accessories, Yamaha FZ6R FZ6R Grips) anyone know the best way to do this
elishatarvin
New Member
if u dont want to save the old ones then use a razor blade to cut the old one off. then spray alittle hairspray inside the new ones to help them slide on. in about 10 minutes, u are good to go
if u want to save the old ones then find something small (very skinny yet long flathead screwdriver) to slide in between the grip and the handlebars and break up all the factory adhesive. then slide the old one off and do what i said above with hairspray to install the new one.
some people also said u can use an air compressor to get the old one off. but i dont know what kind of adapter u would use for the nozzle to do that
if u want to save the old ones then find something small (very skinny yet long flathead screwdriver) to slide in between the grip and the handlebars and break up all the factory adhesive. then slide the old one off and do what i said above with hairspray to install the new one.
some people also said u can use an air compressor to get the old one off. but i dont know what kind of adapter u would use for the nozzle to do that
Looks like you got all the ideas you need, I did the first method, cutting them off, but both will work. I've heard the hairspray trick too.if u dont want to save the old ones then use a razor blade to cut the old one off. then spray alittle hairspray inside the new ones to help them slide on. in about 10 minutes, u are good to go
if u want to save the old ones then find something small (very skinny yet long flathead screwdriver) to slide in between the grip and the handlebars and break up all the factory adhesive. then slide the old one off and do what i said above with hairspray to install the new one.
some people also said u can use an air compressor to get the old one off. but i dont know what kind of adapter u would use for the nozzle to do that
I use the skinny screwdriver method. Never know if you're gonna need those old grips lol. Hairspray works great. When I went up to Pine Grove in October about half way there my frickin throttle grip decide it was going to break free and just rotate. So I had to death grip it the rest of the way to the meeting spot and Brad (Funkmaxtor) suggested that I get some hairspray from this little gas station. Sure enough after we got back to his house and put the grip back on it's been on solid since.
elishatarvin
New Member
just use a little hairspray though. just enough to slide it on and get it where u want it. if u use too much it will take a real long time for the hairspray to dry.
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Just wanted to let anyone know who does this in the future a REALLY good tool to help get the grips off..... Use flat screwdriver as suggested before but use a little bit of hot water on the top of the screwdriver as you work it in.
Harda toenail
New Member
Curious on the comfort of these cheap grips. Let me know because I really like the look of them.
I reused my grips after installing a new bar. You can use any air compressor, (nailgun), and get a straight wand at Lowe's or wherever. Work a small screwdriver after removing the bar end under the grip, then follow with the wand. Hold or pinch the opposite side so air doesn't blow out and give it a blast. Grip will seperate from glue but you may have to twist hard while pulling them off. Also note that not all hairspray is tacky enough, I had to re-glue mine.
speedracer51
New Member
You guys don't use a glue or adhesive on your new grips?
Nope, just ultra hold hairsprayYou guys don't use a glue or adhesive on your new grips?
I used grip glue, but hairspray works as well. The grips are a snug fit on the bars, so they just need a little bit of adhesion to prevent slipping.You guys don't use a glue or adhesive on your new grips?
Brake cleaner works amazing to put grips on. The cleaner lubes its while installing, drys within 30 seconds, also it sticks much better than hair spray. I've have grips installed with brake clean and used my canyon dancer for probably 2500 miles of trailering. Grips are still holding strong.
Brake cleaner works amazing to put grips on. The cleaner lubes its while installing, drys within 30 seconds, also it sticks much better than hair spray. I've have grips installed with brake clean and used my canyon dancer for probably 2500 miles of trailering. Grips are still holding strong.