Need help with stock KLR grip removal

Wenduro · 01-31-2007, 05:00 PM

I am trying to install some heated grips and I've spent the last 45mins trying to remove the clutch side grip and am having some trouble. They put so much eff'ng glue on the bar, it's one clump of fused rubber and metal. I've never seen anything like it !

Before I slice another finger off-

Does anyone have any tips to remove the rest of this POS ??

the howster · 01-31-2007, 05:04 PM

That's about the size of it. Those Kawi guys really glue them suckers on. I also used a razer knife.........

Wenduro · 01-31-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by the howster

That's about the size of it. Those Kawi guys really glue them suckers on. I also used a razer knife.........

I'm gun shy of that blade now.

What the hell were they thinking?

CRW · 01-31-2007, 05:24 PM

Wire wheel.
Thats what i had to do to my buddys drz throttle tube.

Wenduro · 01-31-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CRW

Wire wheel.
Thats what i had to do to my buddys drz throttle tube.

I think I'll try it. Thanks.

RaiderSix · 01-31-2007, 05:31 PM

I spent all day doing the same thing a few weeks ago. Forget about alcohol, gasoline, paint thinner, nail polish remover, carb cleaner, starting fluid...it all is worthless in trying to soften the stuff. The only solution is to whittle it away, or blowtorch the left grip off and just buy another throttle tube for the right side. I know you've thought about it.

Good luck and be more careful with the blade.

Oh, and compressed air...

quietrider · 01-31-2007, 05:32 PM

yeah, what the hell is up with the glue? Must be a legal thing or something. I just finished installing the dualstar heated grips on my DRZ and my throttle side looked pretty much like your clutch side. I just went to town on it like I was widdling on a peice of wood (wire wheel would have worked better though).

Once I got down to the tube it was a pretty rough surface and the adhesive didn't stick to well. I don't know what grips you're using, but I just wrapped the heating element around the tube and slid the rubber grip right on with glue. It hasn't moved yet.

carlrf · 01-31-2007, 05:34 PM

Carefully heat the glue with a propane torch OR try some different solvents, MEK, laquer thinner???? Or heat the bar instead of the glue. Let me know what works as I see grip removal in the future on my KLR.

I have found the "threebond 1104" great for grip glue and 101 other uses on our bikes.

KTMRyder · 01-31-2007, 05:52 PM

KTM gets their grip glue from the same place.
when I shortened the bars on my 450 the left bar looked just like yours.

I think they molded them right on the damn bars!

Wenduro · 01-31-2007, 06:05 PM

Yup yup...using the dual star heaters, progrip gels and, 3 bond glue. I'm going to try the wire wheel tomorrow (after the finger stops bleeding some), If that doesn't work, I'm breaking out the sawzall.

Haven't looked at the throttle side yet. Think I'll save some grief and go get a new throttle tube.

CA Stu · 01-31-2007, 06:35 PM

Roloc (surface prep) wheels.

Better yet, can the stock bars and get some Renthal Desert Bends (#666 (no kidding)).

Throttle side has a lot less glue and comes off super easy. Be more careful with sharp things, man! Cut AWAY from your hand!

Thanks
CA Stu

fixer · 01-31-2007, 06:53 PM

propane blow torch!

the old rubber will burn off, won't even hurth the paint.

flanga · 01-31-2007, 06:57 PM

A Dremel, with its various grinding doodads, worked wonders on mine.

ganshert · 01-31-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CA Stu

Better yet, can the stock bars and get some Renthal Desert Bends (#666 (no kidding)).

+1

the grip was still on the stock bars when I threw them away

SATEX · 01-31-2007, 08:32 PM

Just throw away the bars. That cheapo steel handlebar is crap anyway, and you can buy aluminum ones, in the bend of your choice, for a song. You'll still have to deal with the throttle tube, but at least I've fixed half of the problem you see, and all of the problem you don't.

01-31-2007, 05:00 PM	#1
Wenduro ^OP Agenda 21 Refugee Joined: Jan 2007 Location: NW Oddometer: 1,833	Need help with stock KLR grip removal I am trying to install some heated grips and I've spent the last 45mins trying to remove the clutch side grip and am having some trouble. They put so much eff'ng glue on the bar, it's one clump of fused rubber and metal. I've never seen anything like it ! Before I slice another finger off- Does anyone have any tips to remove the rest of this POS ??

01-31-2007, 05:04 PM	#2
the howster Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Oddometer: 48	That's about the size of it. Those Kawi guys really glue them suckers on. I also used a razer knife......... __________________ http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...psdd9a5716.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...ter/151531.png

01-31-2007, 05:32 PM	#7
quietrider singletrack seeker Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Lansdale, PA Oddometer: 270	yeah, what the hell is up with the glue? Must be a legal thing or something. I just finished installing the dualstar heated grips on my DRZ and my throttle side looked pretty much like your clutch side. I just went to town on it like I was widdling on a peice of wood (wire wheel would have worked better though). Once I got down to the tube it was a pretty rough surface and the adhesive didn't stick to well. I don't know what grips you're using, but I just wrapped the heating element around the tube and slid the rubber grip right on with glue. It hasn't moved yet. __________________ -John

01-31-2007, 05:52 PM	#9
KTMRyder throttle jockey Joined: Feb 2003 Location: KC Oddometer: 3,802	KTM gets their grip glue from the same place. when I shortened the bars on my 450 the left bar looked just like yours. I think they molded them right on the damn bars! __________________ IBA # 38521

01-31-2007, 06:35 PM	#11
CA Stu Thanks Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Riverside, CA Oddometer: 42,601	Roloc (surface prep) wheels. Better yet, can the stock bars and get some Renthal Desert Bends (#666 (no kidding)). Throttle side has a lot less glue and comes off super easy. Be more careful with sharp things, man! Cut AWAY from your hand! Thanks CA Stu __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6cxNR9ML8k

01-31-2007, 05:24 PM	#4
CRW I dont want a pickle Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Cotati Ca. USA Oddometer: 623	Wire wheel. Thats what i had to do to my buddys drz throttle tube.

01-31-2007, 05:31 PM	#6
RaiderSix R6 commuter. Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland, TN Oddometer: 88	I spent all day doing the same thing a few weeks ago. Forget about alcohol, gasoline, paint thinner, nail polish remover, carb cleaner, starting fluid...it all is worthless in trying to soften the stuff. The only solution is to whittle it away, or blowtorch the left grip off and just buy another throttle tube for the right side. I know you've thought about it. Good luck and be more careful with the blade. Oh, and compressed air...

01-31-2007, 05:34 PM	#8
carlrf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas City Oddometer: 233	Carefully heat the glue with a propane torch OR try some different solvents, MEK, laquer thinner???? Or heat the bar instead of the glue. Let me know what works as I see grip removal in the future on my KLR. I have found the "threebond 1104" great for grip glue and 101 other uses on our bikes.

01-31-2007, 06:05 PM	#10
Wenduro ^OP Agenda 21 Refugee Joined: Jan 2007 Location: NW Oddometer: 1,833	Yup yup...using the dual star heaters, progrip gels and, 3 bond glue. I'm going to try the wire wheel tomorrow (after the finger stops bleeding some), If that doesn't work, I'm breaking out the sawzall. Haven't looked at the throttle side yet. Think I'll save some grief and go get a new throttle tube.

01-31-2007, 06:53 PM	#12
fixer KLR-riding cheap bastard Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Lost Wage$, NV Oddometer: 7,439	propane blow torch! the old rubber will burn off, won't even hurth the paint. __________________ Sit tall in the saddle, Hold your head up high Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky And live like you ain't afraid to die And don't be scared, just enjoy your ride. "... in my version of Heaven you get all your dogs back." – Mista Vern "Old dogs don't die, they just wait for you in another place." – Twilight Error I'll show you a place, high on a desert plain, where the streets have no name.

01-31-2007, 06:57 PM	#13
flanga Delusions of Adequacy Joined: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampsha Oddometer: 2,806	A Dremel, with its various grinding doodads, worked wonders on mine. __________________ . 2005 GL1800 2005 KLR 650 fredlanga.blogspot.com

01-31-2007, 08:32 PM	#15
SATEX Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX USA Oddometer: 3,902	Just throw away the bars. That cheapo steel handlebar is crap anyway, and you can buy aluminum ones, in the bend of your choice, for a song. You'll still have to deal with the throttle tube, but at least I've fixed half of the problem you see, and all of the problem you don't. __________________ 2012 Husaberg TE300 - "Huzinger" '07 Husaberg FE650E - "The Monster" - Dual sport '05 Husaberg FE450E - Sold '03 KTM 640AdvR - Sold, and I miss her Several other KTMs, Suzukis, etc.

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