Ok, before anyone yells at me, I did search every possible keyword combination and cannot find a thread on this. I need to change out my handlebars, tried to do it once before and couldn't figure out how to get the throttle grip off of the bar. I am not talking about when the screws are still in but when they are completely removed. It seemed to me like the throttle side should have just slid right off the bar, but it doesn't appear that is the case. Help or instructions or a video link would be greatly appreciated. I bought bars from Vintage Motorcycle Parts | Motorcycle Parts, Bike Accessories & Motorcycle Apparel For Honda, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Suzuki & Yamaha- Old Bike Barn but I think i have to wait for warm weather again. Sucks. Anyway, the other question is still around grips, can I just use the grips that slide onto the end of the bar, and not all the way up the bar with bar ends? I heard the nay sayers out there talking about bar ends helping in a fall over, but I would rather just have a slip on grip. Thoughts, help, anything???:facepalm:
Removing Throttle grip from bars
- Thread starter dste0395
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If your going to be putting on new grips, just cut the ones off. Use a razor blade and score it down the length, then peel off. If your trying to save them, try using a blow dryer and warm them up.
As far as bar ends go, they are for vibration dampening not protection from dumping it, although it can provide some protection. If you don't put bar ends back in, you're likely to get more vibrations, leading to numb hands.
As far as bar ends go, they are for vibration dampening not protection from dumping it, although it can provide some protection. If you don't put bar ends back in, you're likely to get more vibrations, leading to numb hands.
How many threads are you going to create?
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/question-about-grips-27841/
I think by now your answer has been given. Please do not create a new thread if you have one about the same topic.
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/question-about-grips-27841/
I think by now your answer has been given. Please do not create a new thread if you have one about the same topic.
How many threads are you going to create?
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/question-about-grips-27841/
I think by now your answer has been given. Please do not create a new thread if you have one about the same topic.
Sorry man, wasn't trying to create more than one. I asked a question about this on a 2009 thread and didn't know if anyone would ever see that. My bad. won't happen again.
Its fine, I think it has been answered everywhere. If you need farther direction, you have a thread. I think the best way is to just cut them off. Once you get them off, it is quite simple.Sorry man, wasn't trying to create more than one. I asked a question about this on a 2009 thread and didn't know if anyone would ever see that. My bad. won't happen again.
I know this is for a dirt bike, but the same principles apply. See if this helps:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvsXRVQTJYc]Motorcycle handlebar removal & installation Honda - XR650L - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvsXRVQTJYc]Motorcycle handlebar removal & installation Honda - XR650L - YouTube[/ame]