[Shoebacca78]

Ok, so i got them in today. Came home to attempt to swap them with no outside help.

I'm stuck.

1) Do i need to remove the bar ends to remove the clutch/brake and throttle controls? i believe there are screwed in so it isn't necessary.

2) How do i get the stock grips off? Are they meant to be reusable or will i need to buy replacements? i read my handy service manual and it says they are glued onto the handle bars?

3) How do i remove the plastic bar end caps on the RBZ? Pliers would just bite into them and ruin them.

Are sure i will have a lot more questions soon. I have the SBL Double Headlight coming in on Friday!

 

[PAgrom]

http://www.trail33.com/grom/frontlowerinstall/#racebarz should all be on the site shoe.. Hope that helps


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[Shoebacca78]

PA, thanks a lot!!! nice link!!!

 

[PAgrom]

Np


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[Shoebacca78]

Damn... to some that looks like a cake walk!

I wish i saw that before i bought them!

Not as easy as i thought it was going to be!!!

:-(

 

[Grom'n-BR]

I know Shoe. I have those bars too. Def need some installation advice and tips. It's left a little open on what to do with wires and shit

 

[Shoebacca78]

I know Shoe. I have those bars too. Def need some installation advice and tips. It's left a little open on what to do with wires and shit

Have you started to install it? i don't want to start and then can't finish it. it will be on hold.

 

[Grom'n-BR]

Yes mine is done. It took quite some time. It can't be rushed at all

 

[kavdog987]

Man I wish I would have had those instructions when I installed my bars a couple of months ago. I got stuck when I realized the stock bars had holes to keep the controls in place. I called and emailed Composimo but never heard anything. (still haven't). I ended up grinding the nubs off the controls and didn't realize they were needed until I had everything back together and discovered that I couldn't tighten the controls enough to keep them from spinning. I was able to get everything back together after coming up with a fix, but was more than disappointed to get zero customer service on a $250.00 goodie.

 

[Joe90]

I re drilled holes when i swapped my bars out. Seemed the safer option to me.

 

[Shoebacca78]

How do u like the bars now that they are installed? A engineer friend of mine questioned.

Why are the screws connecting the handlebars bracket to the block so short? They are only about 3/8" long when the block is 3/4". They only thread into the block half way through.

What is the material the block is made from? I thought billet aluminum was very good a lightweight. He said stainessless would be better.

 

[Shoebacca78]

How do I reuse my orginal grips?

 

[gromhawk]

^ Just buy new grips, I-ve never had much luck removing my old grips.
Also stainless would be nice, but its not necssary, it weights more, cost more, and is harder and slower to machine.

 

[Grom'n-BR]

Cut old grips off. You can buy OEM from honda or motorcycle superstore.
And Stainless would be heavier and unwarranted.

 

[Grom'n-BR]

Also consider when drilling the holes...your new bar ends

 

[gromgroom]

When I change out my dirt bike grips, I steal my wife's hairspray and try to peal the grips up while spraying a shot of hairspray in there. It helps to loosen them up. This also works for putting them back on. I've not tried it on my Grom yet, though.

 

[1968joel]

I got my grips of by spraying wd40 in then using the straw they came off no problem then cleaned then real good to remove everything and used hair spray to reinstall and glue them back in place I have over 2000 miles since I took the grips of and no problems at all

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[HardRacing]

How do I reuse my orginal grips?

.
Shoot compressed Air in between the grip and bar, and they shold slide right off, the CLUTCH Side.

Unfortunately, the Throttle Tube is major knurled... So you'll have to slice the grip with razor blade.

You can try the Air, but it's gonna be a Bi$%ch

 

[arunto]

The best way to remove the grip off the throttle tube is to soak it in hot water for several minutes.

 

[Grom'n-BR]

lol you'd be crazy to go thru that shit to same some cheap grips