Removing twist grip rubber

[Bic_Bicknell]

At the weekend I was trying to replace the rubber grips on my H2 with a replacement pair of Rental race items. (Because I have fitted drop handlebars and wanted to see what the difference in riding experience was without the large diameter, webbed OE grips).

On the throttle grip I tried heating up the outer rubber with a heat gun until it was nice and warm and soft and it came away from the inner rigid moulded tube pretty easily at the top but I couldn't slide it off because it seems to be attached down at the other end. I didn't want to force things because I want to keep the outer grip in good condition so gave up without having got it off.

Does anyone know if it's possible to separate the inner and outer parts or are they not meant to be replaces except as a unit?

If that's the case does anyone know where I can get a spare throttle tube and grip?

Thanks

[Wolfie]

WD40 and twisting the rubber usually does it..

[Triple Parts]

I have found the easiest way when removing or fitting is to drop it in a beaker of boiled water for 5 mins. They go very soft and are easy to move. It also softens any adhesive if they are glued on. Remember to push not pull when moving them. If you pull they narrow and grip more.

[Lucky7]

I have just removed mine and it took ages and many tried and tested different methods, all failed in the end I left the grip in hot washing up liquid then I drilled a 5mm through the grip where cable runs then I put bar through the holes g clamped the bar to a bench then twisted the grip of, it's not easy because there is a massive square foot at the end.
Then I filled the holes with alardite
In the end Rentral grips will never fit anyway, so I bought another cheap grip from eBay for £3 job done so don't bother taking the grip of anyway
Let me know how you get on

[SAM]

Stanley knife and buy new one

[gotz]

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