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Old 06-05-07, 10:14 AM   #9
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Default Re: Help please! (hot grips)

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Originally Posted by ad53ggz View Post
OK i know there are multiple threads and full fitting instructions for the oxford hot grips but i am still having problems got off old grips easily and started to dry fit the non throttle side grip using wd40 to lube it push it on very very hard a little then using a rubber mallet got it on until was about a cm till properly on however could get it any further and i was hitting v.hard now am i just being a tart and should i hit it harder or does some sanding need done. BTW the bike is a 1999 curvy thanks

We also found this a bast**d of a job, did you use the glue that was supplied? I hope not else you are in trouble now! Anyway, pure brut force was reqiured in the end ..... hope to never do it again! (But they are great when working!)
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