Member Contributer ECX585 Posted April 30, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'd like to remove Dual Star heated grips from one set of bars and install them on another. Any removal advice? What type of adhesive should I use to reapply the heating elements? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I tried and failed when switching from stock bars to convertibars. though it isn't too hard to get the plastic backing material to come off in one piece if it stretches or deforms much it will cause the underlying metal strip to break connection. I'd recommend a heat gun, a plastic spackle knife, a lot of patience, and working very slowly. A better options would be to mount it on the heat shrink tubing when putting it on and then just slice that off and reglue on the new bar end. Or just buy an extra clutch side grip and switchgear retaining ring and leave it on the bars. ... rjs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TX_CLG Posted April 30, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'd like to remove Dual Star heated grips from one set of bars and install them on another. Any removal advice? What type of adhesive should I use to reapply the heating elements? Thanks. I did this.... then was blowing fuses due to metal wearing through. Better to just get new ones, they are cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I was able to heat mine up slightly and then peel them off. I then reapplied them with contact spray cement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I didnt swap mine, but the throttle side got loose and I tried to re-attache it and failed. The elements then got bunched up and shorted with associated black burn marks. This was on my way back from NY city in the dead of winter, and I missed them dearly. Bought new ones and all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 So I just removed mine from my bike. I know they're cheap but I have the summer to try them out and make sure they don't short on my NEW HELIBARS!! I used heat and took them off slow. Just have a few questions. Could I put heatshrink over the bars so that if there are small peices of exposed wires, they won't short? Also, can I just stick them on as best as I can then run a layer of duct tape over them? Or is it best to use a high temp spray adhesive? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ECX585 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2010 So I just removed mine from my bike. I know they're cheap but I have the summer to try them out and make sure they don't short on my NEW HELIBARS!! I used heat and took them off slow. Just have a few questions. Could I put heatshrink over the bars so that if there are small peices of exposed wires, they won't short? Also, can I just stick them on as best as I can then run a layer of duct tape over them? Or is it best to use a high temp spray adhesive? Thanks. you absolutely can use heat shrink tubing (in fact, it will provide you with much more even heat transfer on the clutch side). as far as shorts, i don't know that it will make a huge difference. i couldn't get my dual stars off without destroying them, so i just replaced them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer trekman5 Posted July 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2010 I'd like to remove Dual Star heated grips from one set of bars and install them on another. Any removal advice? What type of adhesive should I use to reapply the heating elements? Thanks. I was able to switch mine when I removed Helibars and put stock bars back on. Just got them good and warm before starting, and everything came off easily. To hold them when putting back on, I used a small piece of electrical tape. It's a little tricky to get the new grips over the used heaters, but I used soapy water and then ran the heaters several times in following few days to "dry them out". Worked like a charm. You got nothing to lose to try it. Just take your time, go slow, and you'll get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 When I swapped my dual stars I just peeled them off carefully and re-glued them with Super 77 spray glue, so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I took mine off and they are still somewhat sticky. Will it be okay if I just stick them back on and wrap them in electrical tape real good instead of re-gluing them? Or will this cause problems down the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I'd like to remove Dual Star heated grips from one set of bars and install them on another. Any removal advice? What type of adhesive should I use to reapply the heating elements? Thanks.
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