Removing 2009 Sportster Handgrip

[Juiced]

Mornin all!

I will be doing a handlebar swap in the next day or so and wondered if these was a trick to getting a left side 2009 grip off.

Are the newer ones glued? Can it be taken off and reused?

Thanks.



Ed

[Ironhead]

use a small screwdriver to pry it a little loose, then use an air nozzle to shoot some air into the grip, should break it free

[Juiced]

Interesting approach. I will try that out.

Thanks :moo


Ed

[MrMarty51]

Might have to work the S.D. around a bit but this method has always worked for Me.
Might want to get one of the industry unaproved blow gunz so Yuh have a bit more pressure under the grip,I think I read somewheres that a bit of gasoline swabbed around the inside of the rubber will seal them back on without using goooopeygluuuuue.

[Juiced]

Ahhhh the goooopeygluuuuue....I normaly get more of that on me than the grip.

Thanks!


Ed

[MrMarty51]

Ahhhh the goooopeygluuuuue....I normaly get more of that on me than the grip.

Thanks!


Ed

If it do`nt works then yuh can always re move it agin and then go in with the goooopeygluuuuue,Be sure it`s Horsehoofgluuuue though,would want to ruin a perfectly gooood cow fer a dabagluuuuue.ed:):):):):)

[Ironhead]

if your wires aren't run internally, here is another approach that has worked for me........ take the bars off the bike, and soak that side (grip and all) in a pan of hot water for about 15 minutes or so. the heat loosens the adhesive

[MrMarty51]

if your wires aren't run internally, here is another approach that has worked for me........ take the bars off the bike, and soak that side (grip and all) in a pan of hot water for about 15 minutes or so. the heat loosens the adhesive

Hey man,that is a excellent idear,works better n the old blowtorch.:):):):)

[Juiced]

If it do`nt works then yuh can always re move it agin and then go in with the goooopeygluuuuue,Be sure it`s Horsehoofgluuuue though,would want to ruin a perfectly gooood cow fer a dabagluuuuue.ed:):):):):)

mmm What????

[BigWorm]

when you go back together with the grip clean bars and grip then shoot a little hairspray on the bars and slide the grip on before it dries. clear paint works the same , just lay a towel over the tank/bike so to not get overspray on it.........................oh yea, yer bars are on their way, should be there tomorrow, sat at the latest... :-)

[Juiced]

Thanks!!!!!! Me soooooo happy!

[Motive]

when you go back together with the grip clean bars and grip then shoot a little hairspray on the bars and slide the grip on before it dries. clear paint works the same ,

I used that 3m spray adhesive on mine...didn't work for shit, I've got some flat clear at home, I'll try that tomorrow.

[BigWorm]

I used that 3m spray adhesive on mine...didn't work for shit, I've got some flat clear at home, I'll try that tomorrow.

gotta clean it up real good, i use alcohol and make sure there isn't any type of oil or water inside the bars.

[BigWorm]

just gotta watch the hair spray, if it gets any water on it before it dries it won't stick. but if its a dry application it will stick. mine always have.

[Juiced]

I will have to use paint, no hair spray around this house..... :)



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