Alcohol method worked like a charm. THANKS!!

@malharjajoo7393

2 жыл бұрын

I tried with some cooking oil and that too worked 😃 (although would take a little more effort than the alcohol way)

@djskate8584

2 жыл бұрын

Just use water or spit on bar lol that’s what I do

@magnumllama400

2 жыл бұрын

70% ipa?

@dontatmebro-

2 жыл бұрын

DONT drink the alcohol! Trust me it sucks.

@dontatmebro-

2 жыл бұрын

Take this out of context.

Truman is correct that the bar end plugs are a safety item, but he didn't explain why exactly. Think of it this way: If you crash and your body falls on the end of your handlebar and there is no plug, the handlebar is a cookie cutter and you are the cookie dough. Always plug your bars.

@findob

5 жыл бұрын

I got a bar end right to the nose. 13 stitches and 2 years later still got a circle on my nose

@Christina_Hira

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Gies oh damn. New cyclist here oh my gosh

@bruh1838

4 жыл бұрын

This happened to me 3 years ago OMG!!

@purplepunx7100

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased you wrote this. I just acquired a second hand bike, no plugs and I will need to replace the grips. I will look at plugging the bars asap

@mattgies

3 жыл бұрын

@@purplepunx7100 Fortunately, new grips usually include plugs.

I've installed many a motocross grips, so this video caught my eye. I figured I could offer some tricks for installation. Turns out he covered all of my tricks. Cool.

Busted my hump initially trying to take off the grips. Found this video and tried the compressed air method. I was shocked at how well this method works. Grips slipped right off, thank you!

every single video is a free course in wrenching. how cool is that? Thank you Park Tool ! Thank you , Truman !

Thanks for the help! Finally removed the 15 year old Giant Bicycle factory grips and replaced them with a "foamy" pair from Rock Bros. I actually tried the hairspray method (for anyone curious: Aussie Head Strong Volume...it's what was under the bathroom sink). It actually works! I did clean the bar with alcohol, then sprayed the hairspray onto the bar (put a paper towel behind it to catch the excess) and sprayed some into the new grip. The soft grips slid on easy, and were firmly in place by the evening. Went for the spin the next morning, and not a problem. The new grips held in place during a 2 hour ride in 80° temp and high humidity.

OMG rubbing alcohol. Best tip ever. Thank you. Was struggling with this so hard.

Thank you. I got my granddaughter’s off and put new ones on so easy!!

Thanks! Came here to find out how to remove the OEM friction fit grips and found within the first couple of minutes that, much like a lot of things in life, alcohol is the answer! Thanks to Covid, I had plenty of isopropanol ready to go.

The isopropyl alcohol spray to remove the old one and insert the new one worked like a charm! Thank you!

This helped a lot! Thank you. I know it was a bit late to comment on this but I'm glad it was here when I needed it.

Thanks, the tip for using an adhesive for sliding the grips on was extremely helpful. I didn't have hairspray so I used art adhesive spray and it seemed to work just as well!

This video kind of helped me out, to be honest. That is in getting my rubber dumbbell handlebar covers on the handlebars. It wasn't tricky getting the old ones off but getting the new ones on took a lot of effort. The lubrication part worked but what helped me out the most was stretching the rubber before getting the handlebars inserted. I guess it will work in the same way here. Stretch the rubber first before you slide them on.

Thank you! Alcohol work like a charm and immediately. You saved my sanity.

I have to logged in just to say thank you! You and your alcohol method is God Saver 😭

Thanks! The rubbing alcohol method was exactly what I needed. It worked great.

@jaxg269

4 жыл бұрын

David W. Ryan - same!

@RadRan69

3 жыл бұрын

But will it work with Ergon GP1 cork style grips? The internal side of the grip has a plastic sleeve. I’m not able to tighten the outside screw as I have had to extend the grip outward. The hairspray method might not hold the grip in place. Plastic and aluminum are what I’m dealing with. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated Thanks in advance 🙏

Yay it worked, using either rubber alcohol or isopropyle alcohol does the same trick. It worked instantly, like magic!

This tutorial is very helpful. thank you.

Great video, that tip when using alcohol for installing bike grips was really a life saver 😅 It made it so easy to install 😌 Thank you so much ❤️

the alcohol tip really helped with friction grips definitely recommend

Tips worked a treat, excellent video!

Great tip, worked just fine with a screwdriver and alcohol. Thanks.

Park tools you're always great thanks for the great videos and the really great tools

3:59 he's got that "OMG! I'm about to get in a head-on collision!!" resting face

Hairspray worked great. Thanks!

Great job...keep them coming

Thank you for the useful information. Learned a lot.

The alcohol method saved us! The grips were stuck half way and we couldn't move them 😂

I have the lock on grips type and it was extremely easy so I'd recommend buying them

Thank you man, I'm just a beginner, appreciate that😭

The air compressor trick worked like a charm!

There may be hundreds of Lectric XP 3.0 owners, like me, searching for tips like this. Ours are especially challenging to remove in good enough shape to reuse. As the rubber is hard, an air compressor wouldn't help. I used a rubber strap wrench, for mar free twisting of the grip while pulling it off. I'm hoping alcohol will help it go on. I haven't had to change grips since I was a kid.

excellent demo. thank you.

Alcohol method works to me. I was about to cut my handlegrip, good thing i saw your vid. 👍

Thank you very much. Helped big time.

But what about long foam grips on trekking/butterfly bars, I have yet to see a video of anybody fitting one on, and I am scratching my head about the best way to do it, without getting stuck halfway. Keep up with your great videos and great quality products. Best regards Tim 🇬🇧

Thankyou! This saved me so much time removing an older set of handlebar grips - just a small flat-head screwdriver, some IPA and they came off in seconds.

@magnumllama400

2 жыл бұрын

70% ipa?

@joshuawhite7907

2 жыл бұрын

@@magnumllama400 From memory I had mixed it myself from 99% IPA (handy to have some around for cleaning and other jobs), so it would have been 70-80% (I usually don't measure it precisely but just roughly use the markings on my 500ml bottle to get it in the right ballpark).

Thank you! That was helpful!

One trick I learned a while back from motocross bikes is to get spray paint the same colour as your bars and spray it in the grip which allows it to easily slide on and will dry and be ready to use in 5-10 mins.

@driftadvocate1839

Жыл бұрын

why not just hair spray?

Fantastic video!

Thank you, I solved the problem

Thanks, just what I needed!

I used white vinegar and it worked a treat. What would we do without KZread tutorials?! 😂

IT HELPED A LOT THANK'S SO MUCH

I got new grips, but im having trouble replacing my old grips bscause of stains, ang i think i think i broke the screws. Do you have any tips for me?

Thanks! Great video.

Air compressor worked perfectly 👍

OMG the alcohol thing.... WOW.... instantly sorted out my problems.

Thanks a lot, great tips

Nice tips 🙂👍🏻

Mine came with compression ends and rubbber ends which is better to use

There is another way to put slide on grips. Just stuff em with zip ties and slide them Then you can remove the zip ties with pliers. 💯

@j.c.1871

4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@ryangodfrey4583

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

Saved my life

I tried the hairspray technique :)

How do I know what size of grips to get for paddle shifters

For the first time in my life I think I'm in love

Thank you for the advice. Alcohol spray did work!

My bars are close end, so there’s no place for the caps. Should I just put the grips on?

Air compressor worked great!

Thanks a lot

any tips for oury grips? its so tight

Thanks

What type of air compressor did you use I want that one

How to remove stuck loose trend screw on handle grip

Hey i got a question.My lock-on grip is stuck, what can i do?

I always put mine in boiling water for a couple of minutes , makes them expand and pliable slip them on

Thanks!!!!

Great tips, but mine are clearly older and don't have those ends 🤷🏽‍♀️ The hunt is still on... 😤 CORRECTION!!! YAY, I only needed a little bit of alcohol at the edge (towards the middle), twists back/forth for a bit, used my nails to dig and pull on the edge, placed my foot on the front frame up near the wheel to push my bike and pull the grip simultaneously and HIP HIP HOORAY!!! 🤯👏🏽👏🏽 Now for the new ones to prayerfully help with the tingling in my hands from carpel tunnel... 🚴🏽‍♀️

Soapy water worked really well for me.

what about glued on clamp grips...

I just got my first set of locking Grips, but I bought them from a mom and pop shop without directions. What is a good amount of torque for a single lock grip? Also, the end plugs seem big for the size of pipe...do I just pound them in with a hammer to make them fit?

@parktool

2 жыл бұрын

It is a fairly light torque for lockrings. 3Nm would be a lot. Tighten and try to twist it. It is moves, go 1/4 turn more. End plugs should be a snug fit and often take a mallet to install.

Rubber alcohol and hair spray hey? thanks for the tips 👍🙂

at the beginning truman says that we dont need to wory about grip diameter but the grips that i want to buy have 2 options for diameters 30 mm and 33 mm but i measured the grip and its 24 mm in diameter what size should i buy then?

@parktool

5 жыл бұрын

The Diameter they are referring to is the exterior diameter of the grip. That Is personal preference and not often offered by grip manufacturers.

@dince4716

5 жыл бұрын

@@parktool ok thank you very much

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Just got some sweet tight neon green, black grips. Taking a second break 🥵 they're so hard to put on

@jettreal1353

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

what if lock on allen bolts damaged what we can do to remove them

@parktool

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on how damaged but often an extractor will work. Our new set of hex wrenches comes with an extractor built into them. The THH-1. They work slick. Check out the video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGln15mPfMa6YNo.html&feature=emb_logo kinda pricy but they do work. There are other options out there as well.

But will it work with Ergon GP1 cork style grips? The internal side of the grip has a plastic sleeve. I’m not able to tighten the outside screw as I have had to extend the grip outward. The hairspray method might not hold the grip in place. Plastic and aluminum are what I’m dealing with. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated Thanks in advance 🙏

@parktool

3 жыл бұрын

On those grips you need to use the outer clamp. Sometimes you have to move your controls in on your bars to fit the grip on. You should not have any of the grip unsupported. Meaning the bar should go to the very end of the grip.

@RadRan69

3 жыл бұрын

Park Tool I have rear view mirror handlebar ends that go on the ends of my handlebar/grips, the problem I’m having is the tube on my handlebars are not hollow, so I have to extend the grips out just a bit. Ergon grips are pretty stiff, the plastic at the ends are 1/4 thick on the inner wall. Also didn’t mention this is for a Segway Ninebot Max. I have liquid nails in the garage was thinking about using. Getting desperate lol

@parktool

3 жыл бұрын

Segways are not our specialty unfortunately.

Will this work for a commuter scooter (Swagtron K8)? I hate the stock grips

@parktool

Жыл бұрын

Yes it will.

Hello i have a question. How do u tell what grips will fit my bike. Its a RENTHAL FATBAR V2 31.8 RISE 20 800MM

@parktool

Жыл бұрын

Bike grips are all designed around a 22.2mm handlebar. You will not likely see grip companies call this out. The grips you want will fit those bars.

@mbg7220

Жыл бұрын

oh okay thank u

Hey Parktool, you missed one! It's a simple type, it has a compression plug built in to the grip, so it's kind of a lock on. They're found on some city bikes in the Netherlands!

@parktool

4 жыл бұрын

If all we miss is one, we are batting pretty well, as is said in the MLB. Thanks for the tip, we will look for them.

@lolimpol

4 жыл бұрын

@@parktool Indeed, getting all standards of something to make a video on is next to impossible!

Is it safe to use hair spray as adhesive for carbon handlebars?

@parktool

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Carbon Fiber is inert, it will not be harmed by any chemical in hair spray.

Parktool. How many N.m. to tighten lock-on grip screw? Please tell me.

@parktool

4 жыл бұрын

This will vary by grip manufacturer. Somewhere between 2-4NM is typical.

I had a set of bontagers that had to be sliced off.

The holes on my handle bar are too small to fit the plugs. What can I do?

@parktool

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on the plugs, you can often shave some material off from the outside of the plugs with a blade, or you can source some different plugs that do fit.

A good alternative method is to place the ends of your bars into a vessel containing concentrated hydrochloric acid. This will dissolve the grips right off. Remember to wear eye protection.

@JL-tc3pf

3 жыл бұрын

Finally! A use for that hyrdochloric acid in my garage. Sulfuric acid won't work?

control the hiero to differ the smite

Hi Truman

water works just fine

Maybe because I store my bike in my garage for too long, somehow my handlebar grip is melting and it's sticky. So I wrap a sheet of clear plastic so I can use my bike until I get a new pair of grip

🐐

I used water to apply the grip is that okay?

@parktool

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Just need to be sure it is all dried up before riding.

WD-40 helped me to slip in the new silicone grip

Is this the same for ebikes?

@parktool

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is.

@smashaj2955

3 жыл бұрын

@@parktool thanks

I used an old car battery acid to melt the grips off of the bar

Anyone know what type of grip is the best

@ciaranbrook7637

5 жыл бұрын

Joe likes mountain biking for down hill or trail then lock on because if normal grips get wet then they will move

@parktool

5 жыл бұрын

Personal preference really. Some people do not like the feeling of the solid end locks in their hands, some people prefer the ease of use and hard grip of the lock-on. Grips are a great thing to experiment with as they wear out and are not hyper expensive. Have fun! Also the lock-ons usually have a hard plastic center so they are not as soft and supple.

@jjdmk-music

5 жыл бұрын

Ciaran brook thanks

@jjdmk-music

5 жыл бұрын

Park Tool ok thanks good advice:)

@tobywynn9616

5 жыл бұрын

Dmr deathgrip and ergons and i think nukeprpof grips are nice

thank you my grip so sticky so i can change it

I use my my brake levers

Torque wrench for a grip😂💪🏼

@causten477

2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to use a torque wrench?

The end plug is necessary… for years I had a perfectly round scar on my belly and feel lucky. I’ve heard of much worse.

i used spit to install grips. one dried and "glued" permanently. other is still wet a year or so later n pulls right off.😩🍻

@bmxsasa2145

5 жыл бұрын

just the tip? band how did it glue on with spit???