NT Handlebar Grip Replacement

[Mark Palmer]

The NT700 I just bought came with oversize (quite bulbous) grips which I want to replace. I found the OEM grips at Partzilla and I have them now. I've never replaced grips before. Can somebody help me out here? I am most concerned with the throttle grip which includes the plastic insert.

 

[ST1100Y]

a) remove end-weights...
b) most applicable: stuff the nozzle of your air-gun between tube and grip-rubber, and give it a blow... the rubber will "inflate" which totally eases removal...

clean off old cement with thinner...
If you fixate the new ones with hairspray, impact-glue or 2K cement is personal preference...

 

[Mark Palmer]

a) remove end-weights...
b) most applicable: stuff the nozzle of your air-gun between tube and grip-rubber, and give it a blow... the rubber will "inflate" which totally eases removal...

clean off old cement with thinner...
If you fixate the new ones with hairspray, impact-glue or 2K cement is personal preference...

Thanks. The throttle grip is what I am most concerned about. It has a plastic insert which must secured onto the handlebar. Any tips on how the old one is removed and the new one installed? I don't want to wreck things.

 

[ST1100Y]

Thanks. The throttle grip is what I am most concerned about. It has a plastic insert which must secured onto the handlebar. Any tips on how the old one is removed and the new one installed? I don't want to wreck things.

You simply omitted the fact, that you've a complete throttle grip assembly there... how should we know? My crystal ball is out for service...

Place rag or towel over tank (protection), end-weights off, open RHS switch pod (2x JIS from the underside), detach bar-clamps on upper triple, lay it on tank plus shift to the left, depending on how the throttle cables are set you should normally have enough clearance to slip the switch and throttle tube off the bar and detach open and closing cable with needle-pliers... (did so on my GF's NT700VA without much of an issue when installing heated grips)...
Assemble in reverse order, see that the steel pin inside the switch-pod engages into the bore on the underside of the handle before screwing the bolts back in...
Swivel bar left to right which checking that the throttle snaps shut freely in all positions (neither should the idle change when steering fully left<>right...)

hope zis helps...

 

[Mark Palmer]

You simply omitted the fact, that you've a complete throttle grip assembly there... how should we know? My crystal ball is out for service...

Place rag or towel over tank (protection), end-weights off, open RHS switch pod (2x JIS from the underside), detach bar-clamps on upper triple, lay it on tank plus shift to the left, depending on how the throttle cables are set you should normally have enough clearance to slip the switch and throttle tube off the bar and detach open and closing cable with needle-pliers... (did so on my GF's NT700VA without much of an issue when installing heated grips)...
Assemble in reverse order, see that the steel pin inside the switch-pod engages into the bore on the underside of the handle before screwing the bolts back in...
Swivel bar left to right which checking that the throttle snaps shut freely in all positions (neither should the idle change when steering fully left<>right...)

hope zis helps...

Thanks again.

 

[mikesim]

A final note! Pay particular attention to the location of the cables with respect to their position on the throttle tube.

Mike

 

[Mark Palmer]

A final note! Pay particular attention to the location of the cables with respect to their position on the throttle tube.

Mike

Will do and thanks.

 

[Mark Palmer]

Thanks again for the advice on the grip change. I had never done this and I didn't want to muck it up, but all good now. I have a set of oversize grips that I would be glad to send somebody, no charge. I will never use them. The previous owner apparently had big hands and big feet. The shift lever had been cut and extended by about two inches, probably to accommodate a size 18EEE shoe size. I fixed that already, rewelded to original length. If you want the grips, give me a mailing address and I'll ship them to you. You can see the difference in size to the OEM grip.

 

[nunyet]

Mark, have you ridden the bike yet? Curious to know the vibration difference between the two. My NT has oversize grips from PO, not as big as yours, but wondering if the numbness in my throttle hand is from the larger diameter.

 

[Mark Palmer]

Thanks again for the advice on the grip change. I had never done this and I didn't want to muck it up, but all good now. I have a set of oversize grips that I would be glad to send somebody, no charge. I will never use them. The previous owner apparently had big hands and big feet. The shift lever had been cut and extended by about two inches, probably to accommodate a size 18EEE shoe size. I fixed that already, rewelded to original length. If you want the grips, give me a mailing address and I'll ship them to you. You can see the difference in size to the OEM grip.

I have not ridden it yet...we're having the coldest winter in years.

 

[cliffh]

When I purchased my NT700, the previous owner had changed the grips to very nice looking red billet aluminum grips. They were narrow diameter and of course hard, since they were aluminum. Miserable. I installed foam grips over them. I love these things, but I installed them they way many folks do....I used soapy water to slip them on. Now when I get caught in the rain they want to slip off. I'm finally going to remove them, wash them up well, and reinstall with either rubber cement or hairspray.

Grips that don't feel good to you aren't much fun on a long ride.

Cliff

 

[Mark Palmer]

When I purchased my NT700, the previous owner had changed the grips to very nice looking red billet aluminum grips. They were narrow diameter and of course hard, since they were aluminum. Miserable. I installed foam grips over them. I love these things, but I installed them they way many folks do....I used soapy water to slip them on. Now when I get caught in the rain they want to slip off. I'm finally going to remove them, wash them up well, and reinstall with either rubber cement or hairspray.

Grips that don't feel good to you aren't much fun on a long ride.

Cliff

You can get special grip glue from Partzilla and probably elsewhere for this. It's really slick stuff.