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Originally Posted by Goose51683
Thanks Water Warrior.
I added a new slip on exhaust last night and an open air filter. I need to jet the carb still, hopefully that will happen tonight.
I have a new set of bars to install as well but I couldn't get the left hand grip off of my old bars. Any suggestions?
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If you are replacing the grip then just cut it lengthways and peel it off.
If you intend to reuse it the method is almost as easy.
First thing is to remove the bar end if you haven't already. "Remember" to only loosen the screw in the end of the barend(4 or 5 turns) and wiggle it out of the bar. NEVER remove the screw completely.
Next you have to insert a thin screw driver or other device under the grip. My fav is an antique ice pick that nearly predates the use of fire. A length of wire coat hanger will do also. Squirt in some WD-40 to loosen the glue and rotate the ice pick etc around the bar after the glue has softened a bit. This should allow the grip to come free with a little twisting and pulling.
Clean off the mess and the inside of the grip.
The grip can be re-installed using hair spray or paint as an adhesive. Allow to dry and ride on down the road.