Stock Grips

mxlaw29 · 11-19-2015, 09:14 PM

I know this sounds like a silly question, but is it possible to take the clutch side grip off of the stock bars? I have a 2014 Vaquero, and the bar end seems to be molded to the bar. I wanted to ask before I started applying pressure. I have a new set of bars and I wanted to reuse the stock grips. Thank you in advance for your help.

**JD Hog** · 11-19-2015, 09:44 PM

On my 2015 Voyager I changed out to Ray's Throttle Mod and I could not get the left side off without damage. It is threaded on and very tight to say the least.

You might check into Ray's mod since you are already changing the bars and do have to remove the grips.

Here is just one of several threads about this
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...Y%27s+THROTTLE

mxlaw29 · 11-19-2015, 10:12 PM

I thought it was threaded, but since I couldn't get it to break free with my hand, I wasn't sure. Thanks for the info.

Peg · 11-19-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mxlaw29

I thought it was threaded, but since I couldn't get it to break free with my hand, I wasn't sure. Thanks for the info.

I think you'll find that side is reverse threaded?

gv550 · 11-20-2015, 08:28 AM

Left side chrome bar end is left-hand thread, turn to right to remove. It is plastic and will have loctite on the thread and may break if you put enough twist to it. Does your new handlebar have threads on the end? If not you won't be reusing that cap anyway.

RACNRAY · 11-20-2015, 11:43 AM

As has been said the chrome end cap on the left grip is separate from the rubber portion and is screwed onto the handlebar with reverse threads. The cap is on there tite and is usually boogered up in the removal process. That end cap is available from Kawi separately.

If you would like a more comfy set of grips now's the good time to install them with the bars, and incorporate my throttle mod also as that will improve throttle response.

RACNRAY

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mxlaw29 Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: DFW Posts: 6	Stock Grips I know this sounds like a silly question, but is it possible to take the clutch side grip off of the stock bars? I have a 2014 Vaquero, and the bar end seems to be molded to the bar. I wanted to ask before I started applying pressure. I have a new set of bars and I wanted to reuse the stock grips. Thank you in advance for your help. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-19-2015, 09:44 PM	#2
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,960	On my 2015 Voyager I changed out to Ray's Throttle Mod and I could not get the left side off without damage. It is threaded on and very tight to say the least. You might check into Ray's mod since you are already changing the bars and do have to remove the grips. Here is just one of several threads about this http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...Y%27s+THROTTLE __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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11-20-2015, 08:28 AM	#5
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	Left side chrome bar end is left-hand thread, turn to right to remove. It is plastic and will have loctite on the thread and may break if you put enough twist to it. Does your new handlebar have threads on the end? If not you won't be reusing that cap anyway. __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-20-2015, 11:43 AM	#6
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	As has been said the chrome end cap on the left grip is separate from the rubber portion and is screwed onto the handlebar with reverse threads. The cap is on there tite and is usually boogered up in the removal process. That end cap is available from Kawi separately. If you would like a more comfy set of grips now's the good time to install them with the bars, and incorporate my throttle mod also as that will improve throttle response. RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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11-19-2015, 10:12 PM	#3
mxlaw29 Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: DFW Posts: 6	I thought it was threaded, but since I couldn't get it to break free with my hand, I wasn't sure. Thanks for the info.
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