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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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i recently got a 02 zx6 , changing almost everything but the old handlebar grips are really stuck on any help on making the removal any easier?
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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Cut them off. Maybe try to blow some compressed air between the grip and bar to break them lose.
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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You could also try soaking each end with some penetrating oil overnight i've had some luck with that in the past.

Good luck
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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wd40
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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test.....

Cut it, clean it and insert the new one.
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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wd40 did the trick ...Thanx
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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sweet. i win
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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i've always just cut old ones off my kx. fast and easy. less getting pissed off.
 
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