I've installed many a motocross grips, so this video caught my eye. I figured I could offer some tricks for installation. Turns out he covered all of my tricks. Cool.
Truman is correct that the bar end plugs are a safety item, but he didn't explain why exactly. Think of it this way: If you crash and your body falls on the end of your handlebar and there is no plug, the handlebar is a cookie cutter and you are the cookie dough. Always plug your bars.
I’m so pleased you wrote this. I just acquired a second hand bike, no plugs and I will need to replace the grips. I will look at plugging the bars asap
Thanks! Came here to find out how to remove the OEM friction fit grips and found within the first couple of minutes that, much like a lot of things in life, alcohol is the answer! Thanks to Covid, I had plenty of isopropanol ready to go.
Thanks for the help! Finally removed the 15 year old Giant Bicycle factory grips and replaced them with a "foamy" pair from Rock Bros. I actually tried the hairspray method (for anyone curious: Aussie Head Strong Volume...it's what was under the bathroom sink). It actually works! I did clean the bar with alcohol, then sprayed the hairspray onto the bar (put a paper towel behind it to catch the excess) and sprayed some into the new grip. The soft grips slid on easy, and were firmly in place by the evening. Went for the spin the next morning, and not a problem. The new grips held in place during a 2 hour ride in 80° temp and high humidity.
Busted my hump initially trying to take off the grips. Found this video and tried the compressed air method. I was shocked at how well this method works. Grips slipped right off, thank you!
But will it work with Ergon GP1 cork style grips? The internal side of the grip has a plastic sleeve. I’m not able to tighten the outside screw as I have had to extend the grip outward. The hairspray method might not hold the grip in place. Plastic and aluminum are what I’m dealing with. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated Thanks in advance 🙏
One trick I learned a while back from motocross bikes is to get spray paint the same colour as your bars and spray it in the grip which allows it to easily slide on and will dry and be ready to use in 5-10 mins.
Thanks, the tip for using an adhesive for sliding the grips on was extremely helpful. I didn't have hairspray so I used art adhesive spray and it seemed to work just as well!
Thankyou! This saved me so much time removing an older set of handlebar grips - just a small flat-head screwdriver, some IPA and they came off in seconds.
@@magnumllama400 From memory I had mixed it myself from 99% IPA (handy to have some around for cleaning and other jobs), so it would have been 70-80% (I usually don't measure it precisely but just roughly use the markings on my 500ml bottle to get it in the right ballpark).
This video kind of helped me out, to be honest. That is in getting my rubber dumbbell handlebar covers on the handlebars. It wasn't tricky getting the old ones off but getting the new ones on took a lot of effort. The lubrication part worked but what helped me out the most was stretching the rubber before getting the handlebars inserted. I guess it will work in the same way here. Stretch the rubber first before you slide them on.
There may be hundreds of Lectric XP 3.0 owners, like me, searching for tips like this. Ours are especially challenging to remove in good enough shape to reuse. As the rubber is hard, an air compressor wouldn't help. I used a rubber strap wrench, for mar free twisting of the grip while pulling it off. I'm hoping alcohol will help it go on. I haven't had to change grips since I was a kid.
A good alternative method is to place the ends of your bars into a vessel containing concentrated hydrochloric acid. This will dissolve the grips right off. Remember to wear eye protection.
But what about long foam grips on trekking/butterfly bars, I have yet to see a video of anybody fitting one on, and I am scratching my head about the best way to do it, without getting stuck halfway. Keep up with your great videos and great quality products. Best regards Tim 🇬🇧
Great tips, but mine are clearly older and don't have those ends 🤷🏽♀️ The hunt is still on... 😤 CORRECTION!!! YAY, I only needed a little bit of alcohol at the edge (towards the middle), twists back/forth for a bit, used my nails to dig and pull on the edge, placed my foot on the front frame up near the wheel to push my bike and pull the grip simultaneously and HIP HIP HOORAY!!! 🤯👏🏽👏🏽 Now for the new ones to prayerfully help with the tingling in my hands from carpel tunnel... 🚴🏽♀️
I just got my first set of locking Grips, but I bought them from a mom and pop shop without directions. What is a good amount of torque for a single lock grip? Also, the end plugs seem big for the size of pipe...do I just pound them in with a hammer to make them fit?
It is a fairly light torque for lockrings. 3Nm would be a lot. Tighten and try to twist it. It is moves, go 1/4 turn more. End plugs should be a snug fit and often take a mallet to install.
Hey Parktool, you missed one! It's a simple type, it has a compression plug built in to the grip, so it's kind of a lock on. They're found on some city bikes in the Netherlands!
Depends on how damaged but often an extractor will work. Our new set of hex wrenches comes with an extractor built into them. The THH-1. They work slick. Check out the video. th-cam.com/video/F53u7VLcT0w/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_logo kinda pricy but they do work. There are other options out there as well.
at the beginning truman says that we dont need to wory about grip diameter but the grips that i want to buy have 2 options for diameters 30 mm and 33 mm but i measured the grip and its 24 mm in diameter what size should i buy then?
But will it work with Ergon GP1 cork style grips? The internal side of the grip has a plastic sleeve. I’m not able to tighten the outside screw as I have had to extend the grip outward. The hairspray method might not hold the grip in place. Plastic and aluminum are what I’m dealing with. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated Thanks in advance 🙏
On those grips you need to use the outer clamp. Sometimes you have to move your controls in on your bars to fit the grip on. You should not have any of the grip unsupported. Meaning the bar should go to the very end of the grip.
Park Tool I have rear view mirror handlebar ends that go on the ends of my handlebar/grips, the problem I’m having is the tube on my handlebars are not hollow, so I have to extend the grips out just a bit. Ergon grips are pretty stiff, the plastic at the ends are 1/4 thick on the inner wall. Also didn’t mention this is for a Segway Ninebot Max. I have liquid nails in the garage was thinking about using. Getting desperate lol
you did not try right stuff: low end rubber-plastic grip, 2 ways to install it: first by cooking in water , it gets softer but hot and must be fast before it cools down or by use hand force and wd40: spray wd40 in grip and on handlebar and then put grip on handlebar and rotate grip and push handlebar on table or floor and grip will hardly screw on handlebar
Maybe because I store my bike in my garage for too long, somehow my handlebar grip is melting and it's sticky. So I wrap a sheet of clear plastic so I can use my bike until I get a new pair of grip
I've installed many a motocross grips, so this video caught my eye. I figured I could offer some tricks for installation. Turns out he covered all of my tricks. Cool.
Truman is correct that the bar end plugs are a safety item, but he didn't explain why exactly.
Think of it this way: If you crash and your body falls on the end of your handlebar and there is no plug, the handlebar is a cookie cutter and you are the cookie dough.
Always plug your bars.
I got a bar end right to the nose. 13 stitches and 2 years later still got a circle on my nose
Matthew Gies oh damn. New cyclist here oh my gosh
This happened to me 3 years ago OMG!!
I’m so pleased you wrote this. I just acquired a second hand bike, no plugs and I will need to replace the grips. I will look at plugging the bars asap
@@purplepunx7100 Fortunately, new grips usually include plugs.
Alcohol method worked like a charm. THANKS!!
I tried with some cooking oil and that too worked 😃 (although would take a little more effort than the alcohol way)
Just use water or spit on bar lol that’s what I do
70% ipa?
DONT drink the alcohol! Trust me it sucks.
Take this out of context.
Thanks! Came here to find out how to remove the OEM friction fit grips and found within the first couple of minutes that, much like a lot of things in life, alcohol is the answer! Thanks to Covid, I had plenty of isopropanol ready to go.
Thank you. I got my granddaughter’s off and put new ones on so easy!!
Thanks for the help! Finally removed the 15 year old Giant Bicycle factory grips and replaced them with a "foamy" pair from Rock Bros. I actually tried the hairspray method (for anyone curious: Aussie Head Strong Volume...it's what was under the bathroom sink). It actually works! I did clean the bar with alcohol, then sprayed the hairspray onto the bar (put a paper towel behind it to catch the excess) and sprayed some into the new grip. The soft grips slid on easy, and were firmly in place by the evening. Went for the spin the next morning, and not a problem. The new grips held in place during a 2 hour ride in 80° temp and high humidity.
Busted my hump initially trying to take off the grips. Found this video and tried the compressed air method. I was shocked at how well this method works. Grips slipped right off, thank you!
Great video, that tip when using alcohol for installing bike grips was really a life saver 😅 It made it so easy to install 😌 Thank you so much ❤️
Thanks! The rubbing alcohol method was exactly what I needed. It worked great.
David W. Ryan - same!
But will it work with Ergon GP1 cork style grips? The internal side of the grip has a plastic sleeve. I’m not able to tighten the outside screw as I have had to extend the grip outward. The hairspray method might not hold the grip in place. Plastic and aluminum are what I’m dealing with.
Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated
Thanks in advance 🙏
The alcohol method saved us! The grips were stuck half way and we couldn't move them 😂
every single video is a free course in wrenching. how cool is that? Thank you Park Tool ! Thank you , Truman !
I rememberd in the old days (I'm 66) we put them is bolling water, tried it, stil works :-)
The isopropyl alcohol spray to remove the old one and insert the new one worked like a charm! Thank you!
I have to logged in just to say thank you! You and your alcohol method is God Saver 😭
the alcohol tip really helped with friction grips definitely recommend
OMG rubbing alcohol. Best tip ever. Thank you. Was struggling with this so hard.
One trick I learned a while back from motocross bikes is to get spray paint the same colour as your bars and spray it in the grip which allows it to easily slide on and will dry and be ready to use in 5-10 mins.
why not just hair spray?
Thanks, the tip for using an adhesive for sliding the grips on was extremely helpful. I didn't have hairspray so I used art adhesive spray and it seemed to work just as well!
Thankyou! This saved me so much time removing an older set of handlebar grips - just a small flat-head screwdriver, some IPA and they came off in seconds.
70% ipa?
@@magnumllama400 From memory I had mixed it myself from 99% IPA (handy to have some around for cleaning and other jobs), so it would have been 70-80% (I usually don't measure it precisely but just roughly use the markings on my 500ml bottle to get it in the right ballpark).
Thank you man, I'm just a beginner, appreciate that😭
Yay it worked, using either rubber alcohol or isopropyle alcohol does the same trick.
It worked instantly, like magic!
This helped a lot! Thank you. I know it was a bit late to comment on this but I'm glad it was here when I needed it.
Thank you! Alcohol work like a charm and immediately. You saved my sanity.
This video kind of helped me out, to be honest. That is in getting my rubber dumbbell handlebar covers on the handlebars. It wasn't tricky getting the old ones off but getting the new ones on took a lot of effort. The lubrication part worked but what helped me out the most was stretching the rubber before getting the handlebars inserted. I guess it will work in the same way here. Stretch the rubber first before you slide them on.
There is another way to put slide on grips.
Just stuff em with zip ties and slide them
Then you can remove the zip ties with pliers. 💯
thank you
THANK YOU
I used white vinegar and it worked a treat. What would we do without TH-cam tutorials?! 😂
3:59 he's got that "OMG! I'm about to get in a head-on collision!!" resting face
Air compressor worked perfectly 👍
This tutorial is very helpful. thank you.
Hairspray worked great. Thanks!
Great tip, worked just fine with a screwdriver and alcohol. Thanks.
Thank you for the useful information. Learned a lot.
There may be hundreds of Lectric XP 3.0 owners, like me, searching for tips like this. Ours are especially challenging to remove in good enough shape to reuse. As the rubber is hard, an air compressor wouldn't help. I used a rubber strap wrench, for mar free twisting of the grip while pulling it off. I'm hoping alcohol will help it go on. I haven't had to change grips since I was a kid.
Tips worked a treat, excellent video!
The air compressor trick worked like a charm!
I have the lock on grips type and it was extremely easy so I'd recommend buying them
Alcohol method works to me. I was about to cut my handlegrip, good thing i saw your vid. 👍
A good alternative method is to place the ends of your bars into a vessel containing concentrated hydrochloric acid. This will dissolve the grips right off. Remember to wear eye protection.
Park tools you're always great thanks for the great videos and the really great tools
For the first time in my life I think I'm in love
OMG the alcohol thing.... WOW.... instantly sorted out my problems.
Saved my life
Thank you, I solved the problem
Air compressor worked great!
But what about long foam grips on trekking/butterfly bars, I have yet to see a video of anybody fitting one on, and I am scratching my head about the best way to do it, without getting stuck halfway. Keep up with your great videos and great quality products. Best regards Tim 🇬🇧
Thanks, just what I needed!
Fantastic video!
IT HELPED A LOT THANK'S SO MUCH
Thank you for the advice. Alcohol spray did work!
Thank you very much. Helped big time.
Thanks! Great video.
excellent demo. thank you.
Just got some sweet tight neon green, black grips. Taking a second break 🥵 they're so hard to put on
Same here
I always put mine in boiling water for a couple of minutes , makes them expand and pliable slip them on
Great tips, but mine are clearly older and don't have those ends 🤷🏽♀️ The hunt is still on... 😤 CORRECTION!!! YAY, I only needed a little bit of alcohol at the edge (towards the middle), twists back/forth for a bit, used my nails to dig and pull on the edge, placed my foot on the front frame up near the wheel to push my bike and pull the grip simultaneously and HIP HIP HOORAY!!! 🤯👏🏽👏🏽 Now for the new ones to prayerfully help with the tingling in my hands from carpel tunnel... 🚴🏽♀️
Great job...keep them coming
Soapy water worked really well for me.
Thank you! That was helpful!
Nice tips 🙂👍🏻
control the hiero to differ the smite
Thanks a lot, great tips
I just got my first set of locking Grips, but I bought them from a mom and pop shop without directions. What is a good amount of torque for a single lock grip?
Also, the end plugs seem big for the size of pipe...do I just pound them in with a hammer to make them fit?
It is a fairly light torque for lockrings. 3Nm would be a lot. Tighten and try to twist it. It is moves, go 1/4 turn more. End plugs should be a snug fit and often take a mallet to install.
Thanks!!!!
Thanks a lot
I tried the hairspray technique :)
Hey Parktool, you missed one! It's a simple type, it has a compression plug built in to the grip, so it's kind of a lock on. They're found on some city bikes in the Netherlands!
If all we miss is one, we are batting pretty well, as is said in the MLB. Thanks for the tip, we will look for them.
@@parktool Indeed, getting all standards of something to make a video on is next to impossible!
Mine came with compression ends and rubbber ends which is better to use
any tips for oury grips? its so tight
Thanks
I got new grips, but im having trouble replacing my old grips bscause of stains, ang i think i think i broke the screws. Do you have any tips for me?
water works just fine
My bars are close end, so there’s no place for the caps. Should I just put the grips on?
What type of air compressor did you use I want that one
Hey i got a question.My lock-on grip is stuck, what can i do?
WD-40 helped me to slip in the new silicone grip
what if lock on allen bolts damaged what we can do to remove them
Depends on how damaged but often an extractor will work. Our new set of hex wrenches comes with an extractor built into them. The THH-1. They work slick. Check out the video. th-cam.com/video/F53u7VLcT0w/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_logo kinda pricy but they do work. There are other options out there as well.
Hi Truman
at the beginning truman says that we dont need to wory about grip diameter but the grips that i want to buy have 2 options for diameters 30 mm and 33 mm but i measured the grip and its 24 mm in diameter what size should i buy then?
The Diameter they are referring to is the exterior diameter of the grip. That Is personal preference and not often offered by grip manufacturers.
@@parktool ok thank you very much
I used an old car battery acid to melt the grips off of the bar
Rubber alcohol and hair spray hey? thanks for the tips 👍🙂
There are no Park Tool rubbing alcohol, compressed air, or hair spray products used in this service video. Calvin disapproves!!! 😆😆😆
The end plug is necessary… for years I had a perfectly round scar on my belly and feel lucky. I’ve heard of much worse.
How to remove stuck loose trend screw on handle grip
what about glued on clamp grips...
How do I know what size of grips to get for paddle shifters
But will it work with Ergon GP1 cork style grips? The internal side of the grip has a plastic sleeve. I’m not able to tighten the outside screw as I have had to extend the grip outward. The hairspray method might not hold the grip in place. Plastic and aluminum are what I’m dealing with.
Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated
Thanks in advance 🙏
On those grips you need to use the outer clamp. Sometimes you have to move your controls in on your bars to fit the grip on. You should not have any of the grip unsupported. Meaning the bar should go to the very end of the grip.
Park Tool I have rear view mirror handlebar ends that go on the ends of my handlebar/grips, the problem I’m having is the tube on my handlebars are not hollow, so I have to extend the grips out just a bit. Ergon grips are pretty stiff, the plastic at the ends are 1/4 thick on the inner wall. Also didn’t mention this is for a Segway Ninebot Max. I have liquid nails in the garage was thinking about using. Getting desperate lol
Segways are not our specialty unfortunately.
Will this work for a commuter scooter (Swagtron K8)? I hate the stock grips
Yes it will.
another good method is to used something like zip ties i always use that
you did not try right stuff: low end rubber-plastic grip, 2 ways to install it: first by cooking in water , it gets softer but hot and must be fast before it cools down or by use hand force and wd40: spray wd40 in grip and on handlebar and then put grip on handlebar and rotate grip and push handlebar on table or floor and grip will hardly screw on handlebar
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Maybe because I store my bike in my garage for too long, somehow my handlebar grip is melting and it's sticky. So I wrap a sheet of clear plastic so I can use my bike until I get a new pair of grip
I had a set of bontagers that had to be sliced off.
The only advantage I could see for slip on grips is they seem harder to steal.
Hello i have a question. How do u tell what grips will fit my bike. Its a RENTHAL FATBAR V2 31.8 RISE 20 800MM
Bike grips are all designed around a 22.2mm handlebar. You will not likely see grip companies call this out. The grips you want will fit those bars.
oh okay thank u
"use an isopropyl alcohol to clean the bar"... uses an ethanol alcohol hahah great toturial btw 😁
i used spit to install grips. one dried and "glued" permanently. other is still wet a year or so later n pulls right off.😩🍻
just the tip? band how did it glue on with spit???
Is it safe to use hair spray as adhesive for carbon handlebars?
Sure. Carbon Fiber is inert, it will not be harmed by any chemical in hair spray.
Like if biking is the best sport.
Wrong. Mountain biking is the best sport.
thumbnail looks like someone is installing a silencer on a handgun hehe.
I used water to apply the grip is that okay?
Yes it is. Just need to be sure it is all dried up before riding.