How to remove your handlebar grips in one piece

Hi all! I was playing around with my bike:s handle bars the other day trying to figure out a modification. The handle bars were the beach cruiser type and I decided to shorten them up a bit, but I wanted to be able to re-use the handle grips. So here is how I handle the task.

Step 1

Tools you will need:
     WD-40 spray oil (or similar lubricant)
     Flat scre driver
     Your hands.

  Insert the tip of the screw driver into the grip a little bit and spray a little oil inside the grip by sticking the spraying straw along the screw driver.

Comments

[Kozz]

Although I've never personally tried it, I understand that bike shops sometimes use an air compressor & nozzle to "blow" the grips off. Obviously this may only work with particular kinds of grips.

[bobbyderf123]

compressed air works amazingly well; i work on bikes alot and have probably done this about 30+ times. J'ust put the air nozzle on the inside of the grips and blow air while pulling them off. The only time this really doesn't work is if your grips have a lot of holes in them.

[unaffiliatedperson]

soap and water?

[Sammers]

Window cleaner also works like a charm. Roll back as much as you can, give it a few squirts, and it will slide right off.

[CaseyCase]

Rubbing alcohol works as well.

[plasticbiker]

Try replacing WD40 w/ windex or soapy water. Evaporates much faster, and doesn't degrade rubber like WD40.