Installing Grips

[mweymiller142]

on my brand new bike (honda so it's red) the first thing i decided to go aftermarket with are the grips. so the ones on it now are brand new and stock. the last guy i saw doing this just cut his off with a knife and i really didn't wanna ruin my new grips so i'm glad i saw your video!

[johnyz49]

I just spray a healthy amount of starting fluid in the grip and slide it on.

[TheOlijnyk]

why dont people just cut them off ? im doing mine tommorow and just going to cut them haha

[rcfreak2493]

Could i use Epoxy to glue my grips on???

[ForsheeMS]

@rcfreak2493 I've never tried epoxy so I'm really not sure. I have used carb cleaner in the past that worked well on some brands of grips. I have also used spray paint (clear works best because if a little runs out on the grip you don't see it) which worked. Some folks use gas.

[69mrjkjkjk]

@rcfreak2493 spider glue



[astroboirap]

redneck steve austen

[chairrretr]

ok I have a big question lol I know it sounds dumb but I would like to know how to instal grip donuts because I'm not able to instal it on my mx !

[pasqualuccilee]

@chairrretr all you do is put them over the grips, there is no tricks just maybe pull them open a little bit and slide them on. They should be a little snug. But there are not tricks just slide them on over the grip.

[worldofwilfred]

i was wondering, for anyone who can answer... do you always need safety wire?

[ForsheeMS]

@worldofwilfred

No, safety wire is not necessary but I prefer to use it to make extra sure the grips don't come off.

[worldofwilfred]

@ForsheeMS Ok.... thanks for the info

[suzuki250rida]

@worldofwilfred no not at all thats just up to you if you get the right size grips you wont need no wire

[kipp3r84]

good vid thanks for the tips, i also just bought the pillow tops for my quad today.

[KeeplRolled]

do you need to use grip glue, or will it hold fine with just the safety wire?

[ForsheeMS]

@KeeplRolled

I always use grip glue since it's very important that the grip stays attached. In a bind you can use spray paint (spray it inside the grip only) and then safety wire them but I do prefer grip glue.

[ProjectEvilNoob]

do you have to use safety wire if you use the glue? On all of my smaller bikes I have always used just glue. I just now got a 250f, I dont know if that would make any difference at all.

[GrimmReaper016]

hi i recently bought the same grips for my it250 yamaha 1981 idk if your familure with this bike but on its throttle controll it uses a gear system and ive managed only to find one throttle tube for it for 63.99 thats obviously too much cash for a piece of plastic so my question & delema is i bought a motion pro throttle tube the problem is its longer then the grip so could i cut it shorter to fit also this tube requires a moddern throttle system which ive looked into purchasing

[ForsheeMS]

@GrimmReaper016

You can shorten the new throttle tube if needed. Make sure you smooth the sharp edges after you cut it. If you want to keep the bike all original the factory tube is expensive but would be your best option. Otherwise you can buy a complete aftermarket throttle assembly to put on it.

[GrimmReaper016]

thank you for responding this is the throttle system i'm thinking of buying this seems like a very simple and universal throttle kit do you think it would work on my bike

[coolkris14]

is there any other way of removing them without the use of a compressor, and obviously without damaging them?

[ForsheeMS]

@coolkris14

A compressor definitely works best. I have also used a small screwdriver to carefully peel the grip off. It takes some time but if you're patient it should come off. Sometimes the stock grips can only be removed by cutting them off. Some of the factory's use really strong glue. Hope this helps.

[ForsheeMS]

@coolkris14

A compressor definitely works best. I have also used a small screwdriver to carefully peel the grip off. It takes some time but if you're patient it should come off. Sometimes the stock grips can only be removed by cutting them off. Some of the factory's use really strong glue. Hope this helps.

[Kawasaki15100]

u say "alot of guys" like a billion times just get to it less talk

[ecbrooks33]

That tape tip was excellent!  Nice tutorial. Thanks.

[awesomej03]

wat else do u use that rubber glove for ? ;)

[pooptypoopty]

whats the purpose of the grip doughnuts ? pls respond

[ForsheeMS]

@pooptypoopty

The grip doughnuts can help keep you from getting blisters on you thumb from rubbing the flange of the grip. 

[Ryd3r22]

@ForsheeMS if air doesn't work for removing you can just make a slit in the grip from end to end then peel it off

[ForsheeMS]

@Ryd3r22

You're right. I've run into a few grips before that pretty much had to be cut and scraped off. If the air works it's by far the easiest way but sometimes it takes a lot more work.

[BACKBONEBAND1]

If you have any old grips laying around could you send me some?

[noodler11]

I like safety wire but i hate it on grips because it dosn't do anything plus you can rip your gloves which sucks but that dosn't happen alot also you make some awesome vids also when are you gonna do a vid on a top end rebuild on four stroke? and could you preferably do it on a crf150r thanks heaps.

[YehItsMyCRF]

thank you! i needed to see the safety wire!

[KrazyRMjumps]

thanks for the electrical tape tip I would have never thought of that.

[sabbathian]

ASV Levers :) Had those one my KTM ;)

Best adjustable levers I have ever tried ;)

And a nice tutorial ;) But I simply use scalpel to cut the old grip and take it off

[xzibitmadis]

@sabbathian ASV rules :D had some crashes with them but still working, and the price is really worth them.

[killahhh199]

thanks man, that really helped me alot

[ForsheeMS]

It's not absolutely neccessary but it's definitely a good idea.

[adolphin23]

when i bought my bike it doesnt come with safety wire on neither do any of the other bike whats the point of putting them on the glue will hold the grip wont it?