Changed handle bar grips *Easy to do* By speedracer (Read 1,658 times)

[speedracer]

Is there a certain way to remove the old grips and replace them with new ones? The other part is how on earth do you remove the plastic chrome tips on the ends or do you have to? Not finished yet. What size would I order for a 250 54B?

Thanks guys

[bhinch]

The chrome ends just unscrew.... kinda like twist and turn...from the end of the bars.....use a pair of pliers and a rag to keep from damaging the ends....your bars are 7/8".....enjoy the ride..

[speedracer]

Bhinch, whomever put the chrome plastic in must have the strength of Hulk Hogan. I can't get them to twist out. I watched a video on You Tube and the guy used a box knife to cut them off. Are both the same or is the throttle cover different?

[kiwiscoot]

My Citycom's have a screw in the center.

[speedracer]

No screw in mine. They almost look pushed in.

[alleyoop]

They usualy have a screw on the end of them and inside is a rubber piece so as you tighten the screw it swells the rubber piece to hold them in. So unscrewing the screw out some deflats the rubber piece and you then can twist it out. But if no screw then they are forced on and you will need to get like channel lock plier and so as not to damage them use a piece of rag or something and start twisting and pulling out. Once you get a little space between them get a screwdriver and work it around and what helps is a little soapy water sprayed in there.
Alleyoop

[trailheadmike]

I did some research on this a while ago and the "easy" method that people recommended was to use compressed air.

[alleyoop]

That will work IF he has one piece Grips like on that bike. But most chinese scoots come with grips that are open on the end and either a screw on end plug or just a snap in end plug.
Take a picture of one of your grips to see if it is a one piece grip or it has a end plug on it.
alleyoop

[speedracer]

Here is a picture of the grip. As you can see there is no screw holding it in. It's just a piece of plastic.



OK, used a rag and pliers and twisted them out. The throttle side has a circular white plastic inside, which seems to be part of grip.

Here is a ebay link which shows the set of grips. Notice the white plastic which seems to be for the throttle cable. How does that grip come off without me breaking the throttle cable?

.ebay.com/itm/Scooter-Chrome-Handle-Grips-7-8-Handlebar-Gy6-Moped-/160657961660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_100&vxp=mtr&hash=item2567f5f2bc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.ebay.com/itm/Scooter-Chrome-Handle-Grips-7-8-Handlebar-Gy6-Moped-/160657961660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_100&vxp=mtr&hash=item2567f5f2bc

[richardthescooter3]

Mine are the same, but I don't have an clue, sorry. Let us know how it work out.

[alleyoop]

Looks like you have the push on type which requires popping them out. Get something thin inbetween it and the end of the handlebars and start to pri it out.
Alleyoop

[JR]

I've never even tried to remove my grips but on my bali the just slide off and the one with the cable attached slides off of a white plastic tube that hooks to the cable.

I did find this:



And this:

Use an X-Acto or safety razor to cut off the grips currently on the handlebars. Score the grip lengthwise lightly until you can tear and remove the grip. Be careful not to score or scratch the metal underneath the left handlebar grip and the throttle sleeve under the right one.

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Clean off the surface of the handlebars where the old grips were with soap and warm or hot water. When you have removed all of the remaining old adhesive, allow the bars to air dry completely.

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Apply a liberal amount of handlebar grip adhesive to the left side of the handlebar. Apply a small amount to the inside of the left side grip (which should be marked as such) and slide the grip onto the handlebar. Do not let the adhesive set before installing the grip, as this will make it extremely difficult to install. Slide the grip into place and let it set for three hours.

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Apply a liberal amount of handlebar grip adhesive to the right side of the handlebar, on the throttle sleeve. Apply a small amount to the inside of the right side grip (which should be marked as such) and slide the grip onto the throttle sleeve. Let the grip set for three hours before riding.



And this:

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The throttle cable grip will have to be treated with some TLC so take your time cutting off that grip.

JR

[nulldevice]

Make life easier. Get a new pair of bar ends with the tightening screw and go after the old ones with a drill, chisels, knives, pipe wrenches, what have you. If they are as tight as you found you will probably mar them to ugliness any way.

[speedracer]

I ordered a set of handlebar grips on Ebay and they arrived yesterday. I'm sure everyone thinks the left grip is glued on, well it isn't. I took a utility knife and cut it from the one end of the grip to the other and with my hands could open it up and pull it off. The handlebar was black and smooth no glue was used at all. The chrome tips on each grip are for show only they do not help hold on the grip. Once the left grip was off I tried to slide on my new grip to see how it fits. It only went on halfway. I pulled it back off put some Permatex glue on the handle bar and sprayed a few drops of WD40 inside the grip and it slipped right on. Within a few minutes the grip was secured in place.

The right grip is held on by the kill switch. I removed the Two screws holding the kill and starter switch and removed the top. There are two wires going to the kill switch so make sure you are careful and don't pull them apart. Inside the left grip is (photo enclosed) you will see where the throttle cable is inserted into the throttle grip. All I had to do was use a small needle nose pliers and pulled the stopper out of the grip. The grip came right off so I slid the new grip in and using the needle nose I was able to insert it in place. The white part of the grip sits inside the kill switch and when the kill switch is screwed back on it holds the throttle cable in place.

None of the grips are glued on at all. The entire time to change out both grips was about 15 minutes. Of course I tested it out and took it out for a ride, first making sure the kill switch was working first. Went for a 3 mile ride went WOT, released it, came to a stop and the idle was normal. Did this several times and all was well.

Now about the grips. They are great! My old grips were worn and slippery and my right hand seemed to always have a death grip on it. No longer the case as I can ride and just with my fingers I could accelerate with ease.





Left side installed


Right side installed

[richardthescooter3]

Awesome grips