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Post by baotian on Nov 19, 2005 17:43:09 GMT
Hi all, i dont understand why as my baotian is only 2 months old, but on both grips the litle silver caps have come off somewhere and the rubber bits at the end have ripped, so im in need of some new ones, i would prefer different grips but not sure if they will fit. can you just buy standard grips from say Halfords that wll fit, or do you need the originals? also how would you take the old grips off as they're on there really tight thanks in advanced all  |
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Post by john26882001 on Nov 19, 2005 21:58:03 GMT
Grips are all the same size for scooters they are anyway. If your not goin to a "proper" bike shop in halfords look for some that say universal or sommet along them lines anyway.
Removing the old grips, You need a stanley knife and some hairspray!
Slice across the grips from one end to another and just squirt nuts loads off hairspray you really do need it and a good old "TUG" usually does the trick.
Putting new ones on, Squirt a small amount off hairspray inside the gril and push on its as simple as that a bit off brutel force is sometimes required.
Simple Job lad, Youll be fine doin it, easy peasy. You could allways go full out and get some heated handlebar grips, make sure your good with electronics though if you do. As they need wiring to the battery. (Not a prob with normal ones, obviously)
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Nov 19, 2005 22:16:50 GMT
I would use washing up liquid or furniture polish, isn't hairspray sticky?!
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Post by john26882001 on Nov 19, 2005 22:42:03 GMT
Hairspray aint too "sticky" worked fine for me. Just amatter off peronal preference i suppose
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Post by baotian on Nov 19, 2005 23:13:16 GMT
thanks John, good Karma for you, as that was a very detailed piece of writing, glad its easy though, i just hope nothing else falls to pieces this early  i might look on ebay for some grips |
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Post by baotian on Nov 19, 2005 23:34:34 GMT
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Post by Ginger Phil on Nov 20, 2005 8:06:05 GMT
The middle ones say they fit Vespa's so I wouldn't touch them. As for the other two it say's nothing about size so it would be typical if these Chinese scooters had grips which were either bigger or smaller than any other scooter. #hammer#
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Post by john26882001 on Nov 20, 2005 16:27:09 GMT
Either off them will be fine m8, Juts not the vespa ones!  |
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Post by baotian on Nov 20, 2005 17:35:54 GMT
cheers john and billy and of course Ginger phill  have you had the same problem on your's Billy? |
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Post by baotian on Nov 21, 2005 17:59:28 GMT
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Nov 21, 2005 18:10:05 GMT
no, I had a similar problem on another bike though.
The only problem I have had is that, when I turn the throttle back to slow down, it goes past the 'stop' for another half turn, it doesn't effect the speed below tickover, it's just anoying.
So I'm looking for a new throtle control, if anyone knows where there is a cheap (or FREE) one #afro# #afro#
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Post by r08813 on Nov 23, 2005 10:59:40 GMT
How about these - from www.jsaccessories.co.uk/hermes/shop/10,1,100 Oxford Hot Grips Click for full image view (Oxford Hot Grips) Spacer Image £29.78 Add to cart Spacer Image Spacer Image Oxford Hot Grips OF695 Oxford Hot Grips are essential winter riding gear! They have fully adjustable temperature control, a rain proof switch, doubles bonded seal, heat of up to 55 Degrees and are compatible for use with motorbikes and quads - with the unique expandable grip that fits easily on to 22mm bars. Don't be cold! Buy yours today! J&S Price £34.99 Incl VAT Carriage £7 Additional information Spacer Image Spacer Image Code : 1297 With the weather we are getting I think they could be quite useful, a bit more expensive than plain ones, but what do you think!! |
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Post by r08813 on Nov 23, 2005 11:00:59 GMT
I just copied that from there website - sorry it looks a bit salesy, I don't have a connection with the shop, but I have bought from them in the past and they have been good too me (By the way, I'm getting tempted by the heated grips!)
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Post by baotian on Nov 23, 2005 18:07:00 GMT
so am i, nice find, are you sure they defently fit tho, and are they hard to wire up?
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Post by r08813 on Nov 24, 2005 12:21:19 GMT
I havn't tried, but I think that it would not be too easy to measure up first (without taking the grips off - there is a bit of handlebar that can be reached!!.
There are also some overgrips, that stick with velcro - I'm worried that they may get nicked thought!
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