How to Replace Motorcycle Grips
Riders can easily be bored by the look, design and feel of their
motorcycle parts and gears. New look excites them. It also gives
them a different hype. This is the reason why they keep on
changing them from time to time.
Most, if not all of the riders know how to repair or maintain
their motorcycles. Changing tires, fixing the stand up to its
cleaning, washing and waxing - you bet, seasoned riders knew it!
Some of them are learning it in an easy manner like for instance
in a course or through a peer or another rider. But no matter
how they acquire their knowledge the fact is that said knowledge
will always redound to their advantage.
There are some parts that are easy to replace. Grips, for
instance are good example. It only involves few steps and here
they are:
1.Ready your new grips, rubbing alcohol, hammer, socket and
WD-40. 2.Remove the bar end. Be careful with its head and
threads. If they are already damaged, better replace them also.
3.Pull the end of the grip and spray on the WD-40 to loosen the
contact. You can remove the grips by twisting and folding its
inner edge. Remember where the original location of the inner
edge. 4.After the grip has been pulled, clean the handle with
rubbing alcohol. Be sure to remove the glue from the Clip-on.
Also, lubricate the Clip-on with rubbing alcohol and slide the
new grip. While sliding it, do some twisting techniques. Do this
while the alcohol has not yet evaporated otherwise it will be
harder to twist. If the new grip material will allow, you can
also use oil instead of alcohol. 5.To tap the new grip into
position, use the hammer and socket. Make sure that it fits well
and will not impair the bike's operation. To test it, roll the
throttle to full-on and let it snap back. You can ride around to
be used to its stiffness.
Finally, you can enjoy your bike's new look and new grip!