I want to get some new grips: Difference between revisions

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*The left and right grips do not have the same inner diameter, so don't frustrate yourself trying to get the left-hand grip onto the throttle; it won't fit. The diameter of the bar and grip is smaller on the left side, but the bar end is the same size on both sides. It may be difficult to get the grip over the bar end on the left side because the bar end is much larger than the grip. A lot of soap and twisting should do the trick.

*~~A cool~~ trick ~~learned at a dealership many moons ago~~ is to use compressed air and blow it under the grip. Lift up the outboard edge of the grip, and jet some air under there. Working quickly, you can have a grip on or off in seconds, with no residues to worry about.

*One trick you can try is to use compressed air and blow it under the grip. Lift up the outboard edge of the grip, and jet some air under there. Working quickly, you can have a grip on or off in seconds, with no residues to worry about.

'''Replacing the grips'''

There are several ways to do this job; here's one of them. It works.

This process is being shown an a Yamaha Maxim. Yes, some of our members do have more than one bike. The main difference between the two is that the Ninja has bar ends, but the procedure is the same. We will repeat:<BR> '''You ''DO NOT'' have to remove your bar ends to change the grips'''.

As you can see, the old grips were starting to split on the ends, and were feeling loose.

[[Image:grip1.jpg|170px]]

Since you probably won't be trying to save the old grips, just cut them off with a razor blade.

[[Image:grip2.jpg|170px]]

Be careful when cutting off the grip on the throttle side, as the throttle tube is plastic. In this picture you can see a line where a previous owner started to cut into the tube. Luckily, it's not deep enough to be a concern.

[[Image:grip3.jpg|170px]]

Here are the new grips. Pro-grip 719's. The owner already had a set on his Ninja and liked them. They cost $13.50 at a local Honda dealer. You don't have to buy everything on the internet.

[[Image:grip4.jpg|170px]]

To aid in installing the grips, use hairspray or spray adhesive. This not only holds the grips in place once dry, it also keeps you from having to remove the bar ends. The hairspray allows the grips to slide over the bar ends on the Ninja.

[[Image:grip5.jpg|170px]]

Before you install the grips, make sure you identify which is the left and which is the right side. As you can see in the following picture, the grip on the right is larger in diameter. This is the grip for the right side. It needs to be bigger for the throttle tube.

[[Image:grip6.jpg|170px]]

The trick is to spray your adhesive into the inside of the grip to help it slide on. Once the hairspray dries, it becomes tacky, helping to hold the grip in place.

[[Image:grip7.jpg|170px]]

While the hairspray is still wet, slide the grip over the end of the bar. Do one side at a time, so the 'glue' doesn't have time to dry out.

[[Image:grip8.jpg|170px]]

On the right side, make sure to leave a gap at the end, so the grip doesn't make your throttle stick.

[[Image:grip9.jpg|170px]]

Repeat the process for the left side. Make sure you let the hairspray/glue dry before you ride the bike. On a hot, sunny day this should be about 1/2 an hour or so. Also, make sure the throttle doesn't bind before you ride.

And: Looking good! Feeling good!

[[Image:grip10.jpg|170px]]

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 *The left and right grips do not have the same inner diameter, so don't frustrate yourself trying to get the left-hand grip onto the throttle; it won't fit. The diameter of the bar and grip is smaller on the left side, but the bar end is the same size on both sides. It may be difficult to get the grip over the bar end on the left side because the bar end is much larger than the grip. A lot of soap and twisting should do the trick.
-*A cool trick learned at a dealership many moons ago is to use compressed air and blow it under the grip. Lift up the outboard edge of the grip, and jet some air under there. Working quickly, you can have a grip on or off in seconds, with no residues to worry about.
+*One trick you can try is to use compressed air and blow it under the grip. Lift up the outboard edge of the grip, and jet some air under there. Working quickly, you can have a grip on or off in seconds, with no residues to worry about.
+'''Replacing the grips'''
+There are several ways to do this job; here's one of them. It works.
+This process is being shown an a Yamaha Maxim. Yes, some of our members do have more than one bike. The main difference between the two is that the Ninja has bar ends, but the procedure is the same. We will repeat:<BR> '''You ''DO NOT'' have to remove your bar ends to change the grips'''.
+As you can see, the old grips were starting to split on the ends, and were feeling loose.
+[[Image:grip1.jpg|170px]]
+Since you probably won't be trying to save the old grips, just cut them off with a razor blade.
+[[Image:grip2.jpg|170px]]
+Be careful when cutting off the grip on the throttle side, as the throttle tube is plastic. In this picture you can see a line where a previous owner started to cut into the tube. Luckily, it's not deep enough to be a concern.
+[[Image:grip3.jpg|170px]]
+Here are the new grips. Pro-grip 719's. The owner already had a set on his Ninja and liked them. They cost $13.50 at a local Honda dealer. You don't have to buy everything on the internet.
+[[Image:grip4.jpg|170px]]
+To aid in installing the grips, use hairspray or spray adhesive. This not only holds the grips in place once dry, it also keeps you from having to remove the bar ends. The hairspray allows the grips to slide over the bar ends on the Ninja.
+[[Image:grip5.jpg|170px]]
+Before you install the grips, make sure you identify which is the left and which is the right side. As you can see in the following picture, the grip on the right is larger in diameter. This is the grip for the right side. It needs to be bigger for the throttle tube.
+[[Image:grip6.jpg|170px]]
+The trick is to spray your adhesive into the inside of the grip to help it slide on. Once the hairspray dries, it becomes tacky, helping to hold the grip in place.
+[[Image:grip7.jpg|170px]]
+While the hairspray is still wet, slide the grip over the end of the bar. Do one side at a time, so the 'glue' doesn't have time to dry out.
+[[Image:grip8.jpg|170px]]
+On the right side, make sure to leave a gap at the end, so the grip doesn't make your throttle stick.
+[[Image:grip9.jpg|170px]]
+Repeat the process for the left side. Make sure you let the hairspray/glue dry before you ride the bike. On a hot, sunny day this should be about 1/2 an hour or so. Also, make sure the throttle doesn't bind before you ride.
+And: Looking good!  Feeling good!
+[[Image:grip10.jpg|170px]]