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Installing Kuryakyn Universal Iso-Grip
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Cruiser

Removal Of Suzuki OEM Grips & Installation Of
***Kuryakyn 6240 Universal Iso-Grips***

Cruiser

Tools required:
Large flat screwdriver
measuring tape
Hacksaw Hacksaw blade
Scotch-brite
Dremel tool
3/32” Allen wrench
rubbing alcohol
Rags

*** All Intruder Grips are 1" Stock sizes ***
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Newer models have a weighted Bar End ***

Prior to installing grips you might want to change the rings and caps on your new
Iso Grips while the grips are easier to work on. You will need a 3/32” allen wrench
to remove and replace the 4 each screws installed in the end cap of your new grips.


CLUTCH GRIP SIDE

Removal of stock outside clutch end cap.

Use a wide bladed flat screwdriver and gently pry off the end cap from the end of
the handlebar, using several prying positions around the outside of the end cap.
These ends caps are made of plastic and they are a force fit into the end of the
handlebar. There are no handlebar end weights on the 1995 1400 Intruder.

Removal of existing clutch rubber grip.

I used a hacksaw blade and slid it between the rubber grip and the handlebar
and worked the hacksaw blade around the handlebar, using the back side of
the hacksaw blade so the teeth side of the blade would not do any damage to
the rubber grip. Work the blade around the handlebar and then push it further
under the grip and then around the handlebar again. Continue this process until
the bond between the old grip and the adhesive to the handlebar is broken, then
remove the hacksaw blade.

To slide the grip off the handlebar after the bond between the grip and the adhesive has been broken, spay a small amount of WD-40 or other lubricant between the grip and the handlebar. Grasp the rubber grip and slide it off the handlebar by pulling, being careful to support the motorcycle properly.

 

Removal of inside stock clutch grip cap.

Use the same wide bladed screwdriver and gently pry between the headlight bright dimmer switch / turn signal indicator switch housing and the inside grip cap until it moves. Work your way around the grip by lightly prying until it works free and then you can slide it by hand off from the handlebars.


Prepare for new clutch grip installation.

Use a piece of scotch-brite or similar material to remove the remaining old grip adhesive from the handlebar and to slightly roughen up the chrome surface so it is ready to accept the new adhesive.


To Sleeve or not to sleeve.

Notice that the new grips are specific in opening diameter so the smaller diameter inside opening goes on the clutch side. A piece of plastic sleeve material is provided with the grips so it will support the rubber grip material from inside the grip if there is no handlebar present to support it. Measure the inside depth of the new clutch side grip, which should be approximately 5 1/4 inches. Now you need to measure the distance from the end of the handlebar to the side of the headlight switch housing. [Mine measured right at 5 inches.] Because the grip length is longer than the handlebar I cut a piece of the sleeve to a length of 5/16” so there would be a gap between the headlight switch housing and the inner end of the grip. Place the sleeve shim into the inside of the clutch side grip and use the screwdriver to seat it properly into the bottom of the grip.

New Clutch Side Grip Trial Fit.

Trial fit the new clutch side grip first so you get an idea of what the new grip will feel like, with a slightly difficult resistance of sliding on the grip, but not enough so that it disfigured the rubber cushions from the metal housing of the new grips.


THROTTLE GRIP SIDE

Removal of outside stock throttle end cap.

Same as the clutch side, mentioned above.

Removal of existing throttle rubber grip.

Similar to the clutch side but on this side you will notice there is a plastic sleeve around the handlebar. This is the throttle sleeve and it is to remain in place around the handlebar. Use the same hacksaw blade and insert it between the rubber grip and the throttle sleeve and work the hacksaw blade around the sleeve to loosen the rubber grip from the throttle sleeve. Use the WD-40 spray lubricant and slide the old grip off from the throttle sleeve and the handlebar.


Removal of the stock throttle inside grip cap.

Use the flat blade screwdriver and pry the inside cap away from the starter / kill switch housing. Be careful in only prying against the end cap. The throttle sleeve has a raised lip at this location so just barely insert the screwdriver here and gently pry while paying close attention and you will figure it out. There is a rubber o-ring used as a seal between the end cap and the throttle sleeve in this end cap so it takes a bit more work to remove this end cap. Once the o-ring pops loose the o-ring and the end cap can be removed easily.


Prepare for new throttle grip installation and trial fit.

Trial fit the new throttle grip onto the throttle sleeve to determine if it will fit properly or not. The new throttle grip should feel similar to the clutch side trial fit with a slightly difficult resistance of sliding on the grip, but not enough so that it disfigured the rubber cushions from the metal housing of the new grips. I experienced greater difficulty in trying to trial fit the throttle grip onto the throttle sleeve and found out that I had to remove some of the raised fins and the first larger collar on the throttle sleeve so the new grip could be trial fit without disfiguring the rubber cushions on the new grips. To make the modifications to the throttle sleeve I used a grinding stone in a dremel tool and removed the fins as well as the first large collar around the throttle sleeve. After these modifications were performed to the existing throttle sleeve, I found that I could slide the new grip onto the throttle sleeve in a similar fashion as the new clutch grip slid onto the clutch side handlebar.


Orientation of new Iso grips onto the handlebars.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s now time to make two big decisions right here and now. Sit on the saddle and with, or without your riding gloves on, grasp the clutch side grip and position it so that it feels comfortable for you. Once you get the grip in a position that feels comfortable for you, the first big decision has been made. Consider placing a piece of masking tape on the headlight switch housing and another piece on the large end of the grip. Now using a sharpie or other writing device, place match marks on both pieces of the masking tape. That will give you a mark so when you glue on the grip, you will know it is in the position that you want.

Second big decision is to figure out if you want the grips to be in a similar position when the throttle is at rest position of if you want them to look in a similar position while at some open throttle position. I figured I would put mine in the same location when the throttle was at rest, because if the throttle was in any other position, it would probably have a hand on the grip and the position might not be that easily seen by others anyway! Consider marking the orientation of this grip in a similar fashion to make it easier to get it positioned correctly when gluing the grip into final position.


Final Iso Grip Installation.

On the clutch side, remove the trial fit grip and wipe the handlebars off with rubbing alcohol and a rag to clean it good for best adhesion conditions. I used the supplied adhesive that came with the grips and it appears to be super-glue. Apply the glue onto the first few inches of the handle bar and then put the rest of it down inside the grip. Slide the grip onto the bar, twisting the grip side to side to help disperse the glue. Make sure your match marks are aligned and then squeeze the rubber grips to the handlebars so the back side of the grips will come into contact with the glue on the handlebars. I found that I had plenty of time to position the grip but it was also cool when I performed this operation. If I were going to do this when above 60 degrees I would consider chilling the glue in ice water to slow its reaction time down and provide you with possibly longer working time.

On the throttle grip side remove the trial fit grip and wipe down the throttle sleeve with the rubbing alcohol and the rag to clean it good. Apply the glue to the throttle sleeve, being careful not to get any glue on the outside end of the throttle sleeve so the sleeve will not be glued to the handlebar. Also, do not put any glue down inside of this grip so the end of the grip will not be attached to the end of the handlebar and not be able to be rotated. Slide the grip onto the throttle sleeve, twisting the grip side to side to help disperse the glue. Make sure your match marks are aligned and then squeeze the rubber grips to the throttle sleeve so the back side of the grips will come into contact with the glue on the sleeve. Check to ensure no glue was pushed out of the inside of the grip onto the throttle sleeve and between the kill switch housing so that will keep the throttle from rotating as well.

 

MODIFICATION OF UNIVERSAL VISTA CRUISE FOR KURYAKYN ISO-GRIPS

After installing the Kuryakyn Iso Grips I went to re-install my Vista Cruise and found out it would not fit the larger decorative ring on the inside portion of the new grip. Without performing any modifications, the Vista Cruise would be history.

I dis-assembled the Vista Cruise and took the dremel tool with a small sanding bit and opened up the inside of the Vista Cruise ring. The ring is tougher than what you might think and is harder to remove the material to enlarge the opening than what you would expect. Continue trial fitting this ring, checking that it will completely fit over the chrome ring on the grip and that is when you know you are done. The provided rubber insert will also have to be trimmed so it will be thinner to fit underneath the Vista Cruise ring and over the thicker rubber grips on the Kuryakyn Iso Grips. The remainder of the installation will not be any different than the instructions.


Enjoy the cool looking grips on your next long cruise and remember to Ride Em Safe!!

Thanks to Jesse aka BigSkyTruder of the Cafe for this tip

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