How to remove left handle on your handlebar

Capo79 · Jan 14, 2009

I got this tip from my dealer, as I'm going to replace my handlebar. He told me to use high pressure air to get the left handle off the handlebar. In other words, blow the air "inside" the handle, in order to let the glue slip. I was told that you might tear up the handle if you're trying to use brute force.

It might have been posted before, but good things can't be repeated too often:thumbup:

Sawblade · Jan 14, 2009

Squirt a tiny bit of brake cleaner between the rubber and the bar and push a screwdriver between the two all while twisting on it. Eventually, it'll suddenly release and pop right off. The good thing about brake cleaner is that it evaporates in a few seconds so the grip won't slide around once you reinstall it.

Chris · Jan 14, 2009

Capo79 said:
I got this tip from my dealer, as I'm going to replace my handlebar. He told me to use high pressure air to get the left handle off the handlebar. In other words, blow the air \\"inside\\" the handle, in order to let the glue slip. I was told that you might tear up the handle if you're trying to use brute force.

It might have been posted before, but good things can't be repeated too often:thumbup:

Did you get a new handlebar then?

Capo79 · Jan 15, 2009

Chris said:
Did you get a new handlebar then?

Oh yes!

FZSex · Jan 15, 2009

flathead screwdriver and windex, work it work it work it and off she goes

madmanmaigret · Jan 15, 2009

this is why I always have cheap grips on my bikes....... I use a razor knife. Do you want to race and see who can get thiers off faster? Maybe for pinks?

Chris · Jan 15, 2009

Capo79 said:
Oh yes!

Cool! What kind?

Capo79 · Jan 16, 2009

Chris said:
Cool! What kind?

The FZ1 bar:thumbup:

I figured I wanted that one, as it has the same color as the original. I didn't want a chrome or black handlebar, so I figured that was the best alternative.

To work around the bar-ends, I just have to order a couple of universal ones. I'm sooooo looking forward to warmer weather, sunshine and bare roads

steveindenmark · Jan 16, 2009

A thin screwdriver and washing up liquid works as quick as a blade but you still have the grips at the end of it.

Steve

banditandy · Jan 18, 2009

steveindenmark said:
A thin screwdriver and washing up liquid works as quick as a blade but you still have the grips at the end of it.

Steve

+1 :thumbup:

lazamus69 · Jan 18, 2009

Capo79 said:
The FZ1 bar:thumbup:

I figured I wanted that one, as it has the same color as the original. I didn't want a chrome or black handlebar, so I figured that was the best alternative.

To work around the bar-ends, I just have to order a couple of universal ones. I'm sooooo looking forward to warmer weather, sunshine and bare roads

my fz1 bars have a threaded insert for the original bar-ends. Wonder why yours dont?

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