How to Change your Motorcycle Grips - Remove Motorcycle Grips - Install New Motorcycle Grips
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In this video, we'll take a look at the quickest and easiest way to remove your old motorcycle grips and replace them with new ones. The full article related to this video is at therideadvice.com/change-motor.... Tools you'll need to change your motorcycle grips are an Allen key (or other tool to unscrew your bar ends), a long flat head screw driver, isopropyl alcohol and a rag.
Learning how to change your motorcycle grips and replace them with new ones on your bike isn't really high up on most peoples list of modifications, but there are reasons to do it - especially if you have an older bike where the motorcycle grips are starting to wear down. Newer, high quality motorcycle grips can also improve feedback through the bars and reduce fatigue. Different motorcycle grips may also provide some riders with a bit of bling they’re looking for at a pretty cheap price.
As this video demonstrates, to remove or change your old motorcycle grips isn't too hard to do with the right tools and techniques. You'll have new motorcycle grips installed within about 30 minutes.
Obviously in addition to your new motorcycle grips, you’ll need a tool to unscrew the bar ends from each bar. Most modern bikes use some sort of bolt/screw that requires an Allen key to remove it, although some other bikes use a different type of bolt head. This part of the job can actually sometimes be the hardest if a bolt is seized or was previously over-torqued.
Leverage will normally do the trick, so any tool that has a long length, enabling you to really push down on it (such as a long torque wrench) will help. Another option may be an impact driver. If you don’t own one, you can usually buy a manual impact driver (operated by hitting it on the back with a hammer) for around $10. Before that though, employ some WD40 to see if that will coax it loose.
ext on your list should be isopropyl alcohol (also called rubbing alcohol). This is a great item for many automotive uses and should be in your garage anyway. It works fantastic as a lubricant but also has the added benefit of evaporating very quickly, so you don’t lose time in waiting for it to clear. It’s also cheap and unlike hairspray (which others sometimes recommend in removing grips), doesn’t smell.
Finally, a long flathead screwdriver and some rags for cleaning will be handy.
After you’ve removed your bar ends, get your long flat head screw driver and wedge it between the inside of the motorcycle grip and the bar. Push it along the bar as much as you can and leverage it up to create a gap, allowing you to spray the isopropyl alcohol onto the surface of the bar. Repeat this all around the bar and do the same at the other end of it too, using the flathead screwdriver to create an opening to spray again.
Hopefully with a bit of twisting and brute force, you’ll be able to pull the old motorcycle grip off. If it only budges a bit, use the screwdriver to pry the grip up off the bar and keep spraying the isopropyl. It should eventually come free. Once you’ve got them off, spray some more isopropyl on the now naked bars and clean up any old glue/adhesive on them.
Your new motorcycle grips will come in two sizes. The grip with the larger internal diameter (opening) is the one that goes over the throttle bar.
Taking your isopropyl once more, spray again on the exposed bar. Also spray inside the new grips. Now place the end of the new grip on the bar from the opposite side of the bike - this way you will be pulling it towards you rather than pushing it away - a much easier task.
You again may need to employ your screwdriver here, pushing it under the new motorcycle grip to help wriggle it on. Keep spraying the alcohol on to help lubricate the grip and ease the process. Just be careful with the grip on the throttle bar - ensure that the new grip is rotating on and off without issue. Some may make the mistake of having it butt up against ignition switch housing - this may prevent, at best smooth throttle operation - at worse it will cause you to crash with a stuck throttle.
You’ll notice that I haven’t made mention of using a glue or adhesive when putting the new motorcycle grips on. Personally, I feel that with the type of plastics used on the grips, they bond to the bars anyway. If you want to change grips down the track, gluing them just causes pain in the future when taking them off. However, others may disagree and feel gluing them is necessary.
Put your bar ends back on and you’re done. Enjoy your new motorcycle grips.
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Top tip: If you use hairspray as a lubricant to install new grips, it will work to help get the grip on and dry as a glue to help eliminate any slippage. It is also good to drop the new grip in warm/hot water for a few minutes to help the rubber become more flexible to avoid tearing it if a little force is needed.
@MrPepper312
2 жыл бұрын
Thx for the hair spray tip. Worked great.
@TwistyTrav
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrPepper312 No problem! Hair spray is great for all kinds of other uses. It's works as both a lubricant while it's still wet and a mild glue when it dries.
@danielkelly1923
5 ай бұрын
Ur a legend bro
@GeekOT1
Ай бұрын
What type of hairspray?
@TwistyTrav
Ай бұрын
@@GeekOT1 Any aerosol hairspray will do the trick. If you have a girlfriend, wife, or mother... They might be able to reccomend a brand name that sticks better than others.
Thank you for just getting on with it an not making us watch minutes of preamble. Great instructional video.
@thomaskettenring441
3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@TitusNorman
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, a rare youtube video getting straight to the point.
I came here from reddit, great tutorial. basic, straight to the point, no fluffing around for 10 minutes explaining unnecessary crap. Sub'ed!
@Therideadviceonline
10 жыл бұрын
Aww, thanks. That was kinda my idea on the channel. There's lots of videos on youtube about this kind of stuff, but few which seem to have actually been planned and aren't filmed from a gopro stuck to someones head. Thanks for the sub :)
@liquidshade
10 жыл бұрын
TheRideAdvice Can I request a video on tips for riding in the wet? :P
I can't believe I'm only learning this now... worked like a charm, took no longer than 2 minutes to remove the factory grips from a 94 Transalp, and get the new ones in!! Amazing, thanks a lot. Spreading the good news amonst other motorcycle fans
Awesome, thank you! I have an ER6N, so always nice to see a familiar face in tutorials.
I'm new to motorcycles and this video was a big help. Only thing I did different was that I sliced my old grips in half with a box cutter to remove them. The grips slid right on and the rubbing alcohol dried up in minutes, didn't even have to use any grip glue......
Thanks you made this video clean and simple. Just what I needed to know.
Great video I was trying to remove the end cap, but was sooooooooooooo hard. I was holding ONLY the end cap, but I believe something was rotating inside as I can hear metal clicks. At the end I stopped as the handle was not returning to its original possition as it should do. It returns very very slowly. Did I damaged it because I was holding only the end cap and not the whole thing?
Thanks for making this video mate!
Great video, short and informative.
Any idea where to get longer hand grips? Installed bar end mirrors, and now I have a gap between hand grip and mirror ( basically a space what original bar end were covering)... Good video any way
Worked fine on my bmw 1150 gs, thanks mate!!!
Perfect. Kawasaki Er6n has Hand Grips 7/8" 22mm ?
Great video. Used WD40 for mine to get the old grips off - worked a charm. Thanks for the super advice
No wonder I couldn't get the throttle grip on...it was the smaller of the two🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️thanks.learn something new everyday.thanks again
Hi, how do you put a lever guard in that kind of handle bar?
Thanks dude. Worked like a charm.
I have trouble with the clutch side. I can get it glued on. So, youre saying i only need iso alchol to glue it and then its stuck??
would this work for a scooter ? Stock grips are fine and all but want some thicker grips to reduce felt vibrations.
What's the best way to get a stripped bolt out of the bar? I have an er6n and both are stripped.
What if your bar ends have no screws and look like solid pieces of metal at the end of your grips?
Not bad. Good help, in fact! I'm not sure about Aus but here in the US, aerosol ipa can be a bit challenging to find locally and would usually need to be ordered. If this is locally available in AUS, I am jealous!!!! If I may share what I do: I just lift the end of the grip and cut them off my bars using a knife or utility shears. They are either not what I want or they are worn anyway. Clean the bars with acetone, and then spray some hairspray onto the bar moments before I slip the new grip onto the bar. The hairspray acts like a lube for about 3 min and then it dries to an adhesive that wont slip. Give it a go !!!!
Thank you so much man!
Very good vid, worked a charm with left grip ..just can't get the throttle grip out ....struggling
Thanks for this video, short and to the point! I am trying to change my grips for the first time as a beginner but I just cannot unscrew the bar end screw, it keeps rotating with something inside. I will try heat gun. Any suggestions? Thanks! P. .: DO YOU think that a hairspray will do the job to hold the new ones, or I should buy a pro grip glue? Thx!
@arthercasillas2755
2 жыл бұрын
Use the Allen wrench with a combination of closed ended wrench to apply addition torque to the Allen wrench.
Where can I buy those grips ??
Thank you
My grip on the gas was really tight so i couldn't put in on by just push in straight line I hade to twist and be very rough to get it in. Can something be damaged? I mean I twisted so the gas went to the stop and then twisted even more to slide it on. I'm but worried now I did something
Thanks !!!!
I does not able to unscrew my handlebar end and screw have been miss only Allen key get move and screw does not rotate
Boss tanong ko lang kung may nabibili na white plastic na nakabalot sa right hand grip,ung kakapitan ng cable wire?salamat boss
Love the fire trick, I believe that also works for degreasing engines and stripping paint...
@dtxgmoney
7 жыл бұрын
The fire trick unfortunately didn't work for me .. I had to go full nuclear war.
Excellent 🏴
Cheers bud!
Quick question, what glue is it that they used on those because wouldn't the brake side or left side grip spin. I'm looking to replace mine or just reinstall the OEM ones after a handle bar replacement.
@anthonyintrieri3329
7 ай бұрын
I used Honda grip glue and it worked, just be careful not to use to much.
@jaminwalker
7 ай бұрын
@@anthonyintrieri3329 it's ok, somebody replied. Yes, finally someone notices me.
Do you need to glue throttle grip?
what's inside the spray? isopropyl ?
Thanks. So no glue?
Mine is too tight, I cannot unscrew it! Any Trick to solve this?
What would you recommend to use for aluminum grips?
@Therideadviceonline
9 жыл бұрын
Kristoffer Moxnes Do you mean the tube the grip goes on?
I'm purchasing a new bike. it already has grip upgrades. the left, is loose. it spins freely. hoe can I fix this.
@manuelstrondl1797
8 жыл бұрын
grip glue
good
What happens when you strip the bolt?
on my throttle side the rubber grip pulled off but he plastic tube underneath is perforated and really on there.can i split the plastic and slip the grip on?
@KimbobulousPlays
9 ай бұрын
Oh god I hope you didn’t do that
@MotoMiles
9 ай бұрын
Haha nope I figured it out thanks hank goodness
Don't forget the old penny washer and compressed air, pushing method.
Great Video, Although 1:45 was very oddly satisfying :)
Having hard time removing the ends. Only keeps on rotating but not actually removing. Any suggestions?
@guttagutta420
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it might be stripped. You might have to drill it out.
can i use WD-40 instead of alcohol to loosen the handle grip?
@okidoke4822
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
Compressed air works well......if you have a compressor 👍
@silence2926
3 жыл бұрын
yeah i always use a compressor
The bar end bolts come from the factory with red lock tight on the threads. Thats why it's hard to get lose.
i use wd40 instead of alchohol.mostly because i always have wd40.i guess it dont matter what u use as it just used as mild libricant to take off.but if u use wd40 make sure u get it all off on bars so grips wont twist around.
Where did you get pressure pack of alcohol? Google does provides spray packs
@Therideadviceonline
8 жыл бұрын
You're in Oz? I got it from Jaycar.
@rastkopetrovic7896
8 жыл бұрын
Yes I am... I looked on their web site and could not see any. Maybe worth to visit the shop
@Therideadviceonline
8 жыл бұрын
Here's the one I use www.jaycar.com.au/PRODUCTS/Service-Aids/Chemical-Aids/Aerosols/Isopropyl-Aerosol-Can---300g/p/NA1067
do i need a glue for that?
Stripped the screw as I was trying to get the bar ends off.. what now
My bar ends won't screw back on? The insure of the handle bar is rubber and it just slides in and out without the screw action
What if I have no bar end
It does work like a dream, I used break cleaner liquid spray, just so easy to come out, no need to cut anything
No glue?
You dont use grip glue?
I had to twist the barend themselves to get them off. The bolt was entirely too tight I was about to strip it.
"Setting fire to the bike can be bad for it" nuts xD
I think I can do that!
I know noone will answer but still, i put my grip on to the motorcylce but it didnt slide all the way in now its half on the throttle half outside and it doesnt want to slide in all the way ... its frozen
@bvcxzgt5451
4 жыл бұрын
So use alcohol to take it off and try it again
I can’t seem to get the alcohol in a can here in the uk 🙄
@Skankovic
3 жыл бұрын
I think it may be contact cleaner here
Hello. Can i change the grips on my QQ moto? 49cc
Don't use screwdriver. Simply put air pressure nozzle between the end grip and bar, apply little air pressure and the grip can be turned and pulled out .
If you're installing new grips why would you put so much effort into preserving the old ones? You can use a razor blade to cut a line down the length of the old grip and peel it open like a banana. No one wants to jam a screwdriver into their bar end
@joshhubbard6808
3 жыл бұрын
Personally I'm adding heating elements under my existing grips. So them being in good condition is pretty important.
Alcohol will damage some rubbers. I cut mine off, and use soap to put new ones on.
Is it necessary to use grip glue?
@Therideadviceonline
9 жыл бұрын
Joshua Spillers I've never thought it was necessary but it might depend on the quality if your grips.
@uptownsamcv
9 жыл бұрын
Joshua Spillers I was thinking the same thing. a few other videos that I saw they used the grip glue.
what if your grips are glue tight down and those steps don't work :(
@pf6819
6 жыл бұрын
angle grinder don't actually do this
FUCKING LEGEND HAVE A COOKIE
@Therideadviceonline
9 жыл бұрын
Letrool Haje What type of cookie?
today i learned they make aerosol iso alcohol in a can.
i cant remove the fucking screw. send help
My grips are plastic...
You forgot to point out, this video ONLY applies to certain grips!
So my throttle is sticking after putting new grips on anyone know what that could be?
@Everyday-Adventures
Жыл бұрын
Nevermind figured it out so FYI whoever doesn't know when you get new grips make sure the throttle grip doesn't have a back wall on the end of the grip or your throttle will stick when you make it flush but if you do get some with that just cut out the wall on the throttle grip so it's hollow and you'll be good to go
Word of advice. If you can afford a motorcycle, you can afford an air compressor. Get a damn air compressor. They are about $100 for a pancake style and you can use it for many things service related for your bike. Get the damn air compressor.
What?! WHY?!!! Why would you use a Torque Wrench to loosen anything? You RUINED the torque wrench so you know. That reverse in Torque Wrenches is NOT for removing bolts! It’s for “REVERSE THREADS” we professional mechanics torque DOWN/TIGHTEN! Come on man, leave this stuff to the pros. I apologize for the harshness but DAMN, WHY?! Killing us ASE Mechanics…😂
Nah. Box cutter. Takes seconds to get these off.
use an airgun. ur welcome
Make specific. Should re-title.
@Therideadviceonline
10 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean?