stevenknapp
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I had a mishap, and I need to replace my handlebars.
I've got all the bits off, switchgear and the like. But I need to remove the heated grips.
On my motorcycles they were always just held on with a screw. Remove the screw and they slid off.
The Yamaha ones have what appears to be a rivet holding them on. So I'm thinking I'd need to drill that out. Then after that I'll probably need to work them off with some water or some such?
Before I reach for a drill, I was curious if anyone has already done this PimpedRage, I know you've replaced your bars. Any words of advice?
I've got all the bits off, switchgear and the like. But I need to remove the heated grips.
On my motorcycles they were always just held on with a screw. Remove the screw and they slid off.
The Yamaha ones have what appears to be a rivet holding them on. So I'm thinking I'd need to drill that out. Then after that I'll probably need to work them off with some water or some such?
Before I reach for a drill, I was curious if anyone has already done this PimpedRage, I know you've replaced your bars. Any words of advice?
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I haven't had mine off, but when I cut the ends off to put turn downs on, it looked a lot like they are glued on. I'm pretty sure it's a one way trip when they install those things. Maybe there's a trick, but I doubt it.
Blow in the end with an airhose and the opposite side will pop off.
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pro116 said:
Definitely the place to start after drilling the rivet and unplugging the grip from the harness. The air pressure usually will detach the glue. Sometimes grips can be stubborn, but more often than not I've seen the grip just shoot off the end after a few seconds of 120psi.
stevenknapp
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The hole in the other grip, as well as the holes for the rivets seemed to let most of the air out that I tried to put in. Efforts to plug these holes didn't work out too well. Plus to plug them I was basically holding the grips on further. 
I did try to get one off with a thin screwdriver...ended up tearing the grip so I cut it off. They are epoxied on there pretty solid from what I can tell. Espically at the end where it's nearly impossible to get at.
Bummer for me, I was excited that the bars are only $35, but now add $60 to that for two new grips. Boom, $100.
I am wondering why both glue AND rivets? When I install the new ones I'm tempted to just rivet them in place...thoughts?
I did try to get one off with a thin screwdriver...ended up tearing the grip so I cut it off. They are epoxied on there pretty solid from what I can tell. Espically at the end where it's nearly impossible to get at.
Bummer for me, I was excited that the bars are only $35, but now add $60 to that for two new grips. Boom, $100.
I am wondering why both glue AND rivets? When I install the new ones I'm tempted to just rivet them in place...thoughts?
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They are glued to hold them in place, to keep them from twisting - rivet is an added safety feature. I believe all manufactures glue thier grips on.
