Fitting grips
09-18-20, 03:50 AM
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Fitting grips
On my electric scooter the current grips are 120mm. The best I could find were 130mm. So there may be a slight overhang . Any tips ?
picture shows the original stock ones
picture shows the original stock ones
09-18-20, 04:14 AM
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Loosen screws on shifter, bell, etc., and move until grip slides on bar 100%. Then retighten everything.
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09-18-20, 04:18 AM
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I can do the brake lever and potentially the bell but I don’t think you can move the shifter on the right ...
these are the ones I bought...
https://www.pureelectric.com/collect...andlebar-grips
if they’re no good I’ll try these
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071GKG78P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MHhzFb2GFB113
i could always stuff some tissue into the end which doesn’t go on ?
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I seriously doubt the shifter is a fixed to bars assembly. Perhaps a set screw in a less then obvious location? Another grip sizing option is if the grips are slide ons (not clamped ons) is to simple shorten the open end with a sharp knife. Andy
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09-18-20, 07:22 AM
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yes after some YouTubing I found a way to adjust the throttle so I can bring it inward
09-18-20, 12:19 PM
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Hey
when putting the new grips on should I use some alcohol wipes to lubricate it as it will dry. Rather than using WD40 ?
when putting the new grips on should I use some alcohol wipes to lubricate it as it will dry. Rather than using WD40 ?
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I prefer alcohol or even have used hair spray to lube the installation of grips
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09-19-20, 06:38 AM
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+1 on hair spray. Also, OP could install longer grips and cut then to size, either in or outside of grips, but in case of outside, it would need some plugs to close the handlebar ends and avoid a serious wound in case of an accident.
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I have 600mm bars on my mountain bikes. I cut about a half inch off each of my ESI grips to give me just a skosh more width. I use a hose clamp as a guide for cutting the grip accurate and straight.
...and I use hair spray to install.
John
...and I use hair spray to install.
John
