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Old 04-15-2007, 01:11 AM
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Ok so i thought this was gonna be easy...clutch side slid on pretty easily took some elbow grease, but got it on. then came the throttle side...what a F****** pain in the A$$...got it about half way on, and then the f***** didnt wanna move. Now I finally got it all the way on, and there is a pretty good size gap between the grip and the end cap...im freakin annoyed!!!
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 02:25 AM
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There are two good ways to install hand grips. One way is to use soapy water to allow them to slide on. After the water dries, the grips will stick well to the bars. By far the easiest way is to use a blow gun, and blow compressed air under the grips. The air cushion will allow you to get them on in a matter of seconds. Trust me, this is by far the best way to install grips.
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 03:45 AM
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yeah,,i kinda figured there were much easier ways to do it...unfortunlently i am in the process of buying a new house, and dont have all my "goodies" and tools to do things easier...once i get in, i am running a air line for things like this, impact gun, wrench etc....so hopefully that will make future projects much easier...but the beer tasted great after!!!
 
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Old 04-16-2007, 10:56 PM
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three words: contact lense solution
 
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:12 AM
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you know...you guys arent much help now...why werent you reading my mind last friday to give me these tips before I did...all your fault!! [sm=joke.gif]
 
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Old 04-17-2007, 01:36 AM
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you know...you guys arent much help now...why werent you reading my mind last friday to give me these tips before I did...all your fault!! [sm=joke.gif]
next time maybe you'll ask first... haha

least u got them on [8D]
 
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Old 04-17-2007, 01:38 AM
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HEY! at least you'll know next time LOL[8D]
 
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:48 AM
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Aerosol hairspray. Serves as a lube and then when it drys, it's like glue.
 
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:52 PM
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asking would have been too easy...this was fun haha..well not at the time, but you know what i mean
 
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Old 04-18-2007, 09:35 AM
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