Handlebar swapout

[RussL]

I have all the parts now for the 84 Interstate to make it roadable... The bike has heated grips on it which I would like to swap over... What is the easiest way to transfer grips to the new set of stock bars I got for it...
Thanks
Russ

 

[slabghost]

Regular grips I just jam a bar under them to loosen and work them off. Might damage grip heaters though. I've not had them yet to attempt it.

 

[dan filipi]

Compressed air nozzle works real good both coming off and going on.

 

[RussL]

Slabghost -- What do you mean by "jamming a bar" under them???

 

[slabghost]

RussL » Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:32 am[/url]":1do0w6e9]
Slabghost -- What do you mean by "jamming a bar" under them???

Thin bar stock. Like a number 1 phillips screwdriver or a welding rod. I've even used long nails but you need pliers to hang on to those. Whatever I had handy to break the seal.

 

[RussL]

OK... Thank you... I have some thin stock I used to make a slim jim long time ago... I will try... Being in Florida,,, I don't think I will need heated grips but I thought they would help with my arthritis that I have in my hands... Went out yesterday and it was so hot,,, I was thinking about one of the "keep cool" vests... Just have to find one... It will make a good birthday present to myself...

 

[slabghost]

I bought this one.
https://www.amazon.com/FlexiFreeze-FF0I ... motorcycle
And one of the evaporative cool vests. Evap isn't so great with higher humidity but it does help.

 

[brianinpa]

slabghost » Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:14 am[/url]":3aqcj4de]
I bought this one.
https://www.amazon.com/FlexiFreeze-FF0I ... motorcycle
And one of the evaporative cool vests. Evap isn't so great with higher humidity but it does help.

Texas to PA in August. I am in the market for one of those!

 

[julimike54]

brianinpa » Today, 7:30 am[/url]":3os5l20v]

slabghost » Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:14 am[/url]":3os5l20v]
I bought this one.
https://www.amazon.com/FlexiFreeze-FF0I ... motorcycle
And one of the evaporative cool vests. Evap isn't so great with higher humidity but it does help.

Texas to PA in August. I am in the market for one of those!

You mean PA to TX? or are you in TX with bike already?

 

[slabghost]

brianinpa » Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:30 am[/url]":303hxah9]

slabghost » Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:14 am[/url]":303hxah9]
I bought this one.
https://www.amazon.com/FlexiFreeze-FF0I ... motorcycle
And one of the evaporative cool vests. Evap isn't so great with higher humidity but it does help.

Texas to PA in August. I am in the market for one of those!

I recommend at least one spare freezer pack set. Cooler or freeze bag with ice in it will keep it cold and recool the used pack. It only cost me another $25 for a set.