Handlebars

[Gulbie]

I know many of you have posted the answer to this on the other site but I can't find the thread at the moment.
I picked up the narrow classic handlebars for my 01 and the risers. I am wondering if when I change the bars am I going to have any problems with the length of the wires.
Any tips or input on this would be greatly appreciated.
Bob

Ps great job Sparky

[sstodvictory]

Go to Victoryv92c Club Messages Search and try narrow classic with the starting year set to 2000. Increase the Output Limiter 'cause there's 104 hits.

http://www.victorymotorcycle.org/

Steve

[Gulbie]

Thx for the info, it sounds like they should bolt right up with not much trouble. Every time I think that though it increases the time of the job by a couple hours lol

[Sparky_Bill]

I put the Victory narrow classics on and risers and did not have to extend any cables... That was the beauty of it and they are really nice for a 5-8 guy.:)

[Gulbie]

Thx
Man by the time I get the sleds off the trailor and put away and clean up the garage alittle it looks like it will be tomorrow before I can give this a try. The wife invited the outlaws over for supper.

What did you use to get the grips off Sparky? Someone suggested kabob sticks to free them up.

I also followed someone on the boards advice and picked up new end caps just in case.

Bob

[Sparky_Bill]

I cheated and asked Tom at Warners to do it for me and he just put a screwdriver behind the end cap and gave it a wack. I can't remeber how I got the grip itself off. Think I pushed a thin screwdriver down to break the glue grip then pulled off. Sorry I can't be of more help there. As Steve said got to the database at www.victorymotoercylce.org and do a search on grip.

http://www.victorymotorcycle.org/cgi-bin/searchvic.cgi

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I found the folowing:
off easy just clamp
the bar in a vice and twist the grip then put from
the big end and pop off it came. twisting first
helps brake the glue loose. the end cap also
came off with a light twist, thank god as thatcap
is around 30.00 $$$

I've used WD-40 to loosen the grip and should slide right off. Clean real good with nail polish remover then spray some aerosol hair spray on the inside of the grip. Should slide right on the new bar. Once you get it the way you want it let it dry overnight.

I simply positioned a piece of wood against the inside edge of the chrome cap, and tapped carefully. The cap worked its way off easily, with no damage. To be sure, I was reluctant to start the process, but it went well. To get the rubber grip off, I used a very small-shanked screw driver and soapy water. The inner chrome ring came off easily with a twist. I think I used a pair of water pump pliers over an old leather glove.

I’ve done a lot of regripping on handlebars in the past and have a few suggestions for things that might help.
Getting grips on or off is sometimes easier if you use an air compressor with a long thin nozzle tip and slip it between the grip and the bar, the compressed air help pry the grip away from the bar.

Before putting the new grips back on wash the grip and bar ends with mild dish soap, rinse and let dry completely. This gets all the oil from your skin off of the parts ware they contact each other, (very important).
When reassembling Honda Pro Grip cement from any Honda dealer, seems to me to work the best and lasts for the life of the grip, doesn’t come of when it gets wet like some other methods. Just be careful not to get the glue in contact with any of the moving parts, throttle etc.
On the throttle side put the grip glue on the throttle not the grip before assembly or when you slide the grip over the glue goes between the throttle and the bar. (Not good), messy stuff hard to get out, also be careful for glue between controls and throttle grip and leave enough clearance so throttle moves freely.
I know it sounds easy but sometimes you have to accomplish all of this quickly before the glue dries.

I have to say that the database the RedViv802 and Steve Stoddard created from the old Yahoo v92c club are a very valuable source of info. I hope Steve how hosts it now can keep it around for a long time. Thanks to both Don and Steve!!! As you can see above how I was able to find many answers to a common question.

[Gulbie]

Thx alot Sparky, I'll give it a try after lunch.
wish me luck
Bob