how to change the hand grips on a Zong Sierra?

alan566 · 09-02-2010, 08:02 PM

just wondering because I have a set of orange grips that fell better that the stock ones. thanks alan

mizke · 09-02-2010, 08:09 PM

easy way is to just cut the stock grips off with a exacto knife.. to make a solution of soapy water only use a few drops of soap, pour the soapy water over the bar ends and slide the new grips on. then live the bike sitting in the sun for a day for the water and soap to dry on the inside of the grips..

atleast thats how i did it on my quad when i had to replace the grips

alan566 · 09-02-2010, 08:21 PM

cool, thanks!!!

are all grips universal? i bought a handlebar pad and they the grips were i with it but not sure what it was for, maybe ktm?

mizke · 09-02-2010, 08:34 PM

pretty sure all grips are the same

SpudRider · 09-03-2010, 12:37 AM

If you search the internet, you will find a variety of ways to mount the grips, Alan. If you use compressed air, you can go riding right away, without waiting for any "drying time."

Spud

bennell · 09-03-2010, 06:17 AM

or, grab the old ones at the start of the grip (away from bar end) then pull as hard as you can s it begins to lift off, get sme wd40 down there and itll slide right off, same with putting them on, wd40 on the inside of the grip starting from the tip then put it between you two hands, flattern it and roll it round to get the wd40 everywhere inside the grip, itll slide on nice and easy and will dry very quick too

FastDoc · 09-03-2010, 12:00 PM

Air works well.

I use either Scott's Grip Glue or hair spray. Come to think of it the ex took the hairspray when she left so it's just grip glue now.

Cal25 · 09-03-2010, 01:11 PM

I have heard of people using WD-40 and other same type lubricants for grips and mounting tires on rims. I cant imagine all of the lubrication evaporating. My brother had a grip come off in his hand while showing a neighbor how good he was at wheelies.

My old MX bike had solid bars and it was easy to pop the new grips on with palm of my hand. The compressed air trick sounds great and like was said earlier, you can go riding right away.

FastDoc · 09-03-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal25[b

]I have heard of people using WD-40 and other same type lubricants for grips and mounting tires on rims.[/b] I cant imagine all of the lubrication evaporating. My brother had a grip come off in his hand while showing a neighbor how good he was at wheelies.

My old MX bike had solid bars and it was easy to pop the new grips on with palm of my hand. The compressed air trick sounds great and like was said earlier, you can go riding right away.

Yeah. Don't do that!

Soapy water is OK. Just water sometimes is good. For the grips anerobic glue is best, other things work too. Some people safety wire the grips. I do not, ardaid of getting cut with the wire.

Weldangrind · 09-03-2010, 01:17 PM

I'm unfamiliar with the compressed air trick. Please explain.

Cal25 · 09-03-2010, 01:47 PM

I am assuming that you insert the nozel of a blow gun between the bars and the grip. A blast of air would lift the grip off the suface of the bars like a hoovercraft.

Cal25 · 09-03-2010, 01:54 PM

found a video

http://www.ehow.com/video_4975577_re...ike-grips.html

Weldangrind · 09-03-2010, 02:00 PM

Love it! Thanks for the link.

SpudRider · 09-03-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal25

I am assuming that you insert the nozel of a blow gun between the bars and the grip. A blast of air would lift the grip off the suface of the bars like a hoovercraft.

Exactly.

Thanks for finding, and posting the nice video link, Cal.

Spud

FastDoc · 09-03-2010, 04:46 PM

Also effective for ear wax removal.

Indeed save the ear wax. It is the original lubricant specified for chain lubrication on all their exported motorcycles.

09-02-2010, 08:02 PM	#1
alan566 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartwell, GA Posts: 187	how to change the hand grips on a Zong Sierra? just wondering because I have a set of orange grips that fell better that the stock ones. thanks alan __________________ Zongshen Sierra Mods: knock off DRC Edge II Taillight , FMF Turbine Core 2 Silencer, Halogen bulb, 18" Wheels, Real Tires
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09-02-2010, 08:21 PM	#3
alan566 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartwell, GA Posts: 187	cool, thanks!!! are all grips universal? i bought a handlebar pad and they the grips were i with it but not sure what it was for, maybe ktm? __________________ Zongshen Sierra Mods: knock off DRC Edge II Taillight , FMF Turbine Core 2 Silencer, Halogen bulb, 18" Wheels, Real Tires
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09-03-2010, 12:37 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	If you search the internet, you will find a variety of ways to mount the grips, Alan. If you use compressed air, you can go riding right away, without waiting for any "drying time." Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-03-2010, 12:00 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Air works well. I use either Scott's Grip Glue or hair spray. Come to think of it the ex took the hairspray when she left so it's just grip glue now. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-03-2010, 01:17 PM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm unfamiliar with the compressed air trick. Please explain. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-02-2010, 08:09 PM	#2
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	easy way is to just cut the stock grips off with a exacto knife.. to make a solution of soapy water only use a few drops of soap, pour the soapy water over the bar ends and slide the new grips on. then live the bike sitting in the sun for a day for the water and soap to dry on the inside of the grips.. atleast thats how i did it on my quad when i had to replace the grips
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09-02-2010, 08:34 PM	#4
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	pretty sure all grips are the same
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09-03-2010, 06:17 AM	#6
bennell Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 91	or, grab the old ones at the start of the grip (away from bar end) then pull as hard as you can s it begins to lift off, get sme wd40 down there and itll slide right off, same with putting them on, wd40 on the inside of the grip starting from the tip then put it between you two hands, flattern it and roll it round to get the wd40 everywhere inside the grip, itll slide on nice and easy and will dry very quick too
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09-03-2010, 01:11 PM	#8
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	I have heard of people using WD-40 and other same type lubricants for grips and mounting tires on rims. I cant imagine all of the lubrication evaporating. My brother had a grip come off in his hand while showing a neighbor how good he was at wheelies. My old MX bike had solid bars and it was easy to pop the new grips on with palm of my hand. The compressed air trick sounds great and like was said earlier, you can go riding right away.
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09-03-2010, 01:47 PM	#11
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	I am assuming that you insert the nozel of a blow gun between the bars and the grip. A blast of air would lift the grip off the suface of the bars like a hoovercraft.
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09-03-2010, 01:54 PM	#12
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	found a video http://www.ehow.com/video_4975577_re...ike-grips.html
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09-03-2010, 02:00 PM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Love it! Thanks for the link. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-03-2010, 04:46 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Also effective for ear wax removal. Indeed save the ear wax. It is the original lubricant specified for chain lubrication on all their exported motorcycles. __________________ Happy to serve.
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