CanAm 500 XT Max Heated Grip Install Part 1

[@bj.roberts6410]

Hey Mike I know your pain...😬...I replaced mine on my machine. Putting them on was super easy. Soapy water pushed on let sit for a couple of days... 😯...while I wired them in... no glue...😲... they haven't moved in 10 years..😁.... best thing I ever added...👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I should have just cut these old grips right from the start. Oh well. Also BJ, I am worried about getting the new grips on. They are a tight fit and I want to glue them. Just the soapy water might be a good plan. I'll let you know in an upcoming video what I went with. Thanks for the suggestion and for tuning in. Take care!!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Grampie《☆》Valliant effort to save the OGs👍✔Soapy water was how I did mine years ago. They were foam soft grips. My bike had to live in the rain when I was in the Army. The rain caused the grips to loosen. If your bikes covered it shouldn't be an issue. Good Series. Looking fwd to the next one🖖🤓🏈

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? These grips fought the good fight, but to make way for the heated ones, I had to cut them off sadly. Oh well. I keep the bike inside but I do drive it in all kinds of weather so I don't want the grips to come loose if they get wet. Thanks for dropping by Bdog and have a great week!!!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

That first grip probably felt like me at the dentist….a bunch of tools shoveled in there all at the same time and still want me to open wider! 😂 Good work Mike. 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Dave!!! I never thought of it like that but that's pretty much what was going on. In the end I had to cut the old grip off and even then it was a battle to get the bar cleaned up. This was not an easy straight forward job!!! Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Take 'er easy!!

[@bigsonslawncare]

Mike that bike is going to be a high performing luxury sports car when you're finished! I would also appreciate the larger grips!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The bigger grips are nice I have to say. And when they get warm it will be even nicer!! I'm looking for the 'luxury sports car feel' feel for the ATV Renaldo!! LOL Thanks for watching and take care!!!

[@janetdickson4451]

Wow - certainly was a struggle to get those old grips off. Hopefully the new ones go on easier and make a major difference for winter driving. We are getting "old" so need to keep warm as the flow of blood isn't as good as in young folks.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

You know it!! I was really finding it cold on the hands this year!! Hopefully that won't be an issue any longer!!!

[@motorcoachtech7615]

A bit of a struggle. Looking forward to part 2. Rick

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? If I had just gone with what the manual said and cut the old grips off right away, this would have been a lot easier. As it was I spent nearly and hour trying to get the grip off and you saw the results!!! LOL Thanks for dropping by Rick and commenting. Have a nice week.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Mike , your going to love heated grips. 25 years ago when i rode snowmobiles, i had heated grips. It had low and high switch and i never needed the high setting. It would make my hands sweat terribly. On low they would stay toasty warm and very comfortable. Your old grips were really stuck on. Im looking forward to the rest of the series and the test ride.👍🎥🇺🇸🇨🇦Roger

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I had a 97 Honda Foreman with heated grips and they sure were nice on the winter rides!!! On the CanAm there are grips guards as part of the wind screen/faring and it was doing a good job of keeping my hands from getting cold, but my blood must be thinner this year as I found my hands were getting cold very quick. I hope these heated grips take care of that!! Thanks for the visit Roger and take 'er easy!!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Those heated grips will make all the difference and is a must in the weather you have every winter. Thanks Mike and Cheers Buddy

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You are so right Lloyd!! I had heated grips on my old ATV and I don't know why I waited so long to add these to the Can Am!!! I hated to destroy the old grips, but that's what happens in the name of progress eh!! LOL Thanks for the watch and take care!!!

[@96Duelfuel]

Real world conditions and the effort it takes on something that is made to look so easy...

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I was some nervous cutting the old grips off but then installing the new ones was pretty tense too. I had visions of them getting half way on and the glue setting up!! Worked out OK and I must say this winter my hands are nice and warm!! The heaters work good. My only complaint, if you would call it one, is the thumb warmer has no individual control and when I have the heater on full the thumb pad gets pretty warm!! Thanks for dropping by and please come back again soon. Take 'er easy!!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Hey there Grampie. I know the grief in changing handle grips. I changed handle grips on my cycle and the old grips must have been super glued. The old grips were kind of firm so it was a little easier to remove compared to what you encountered but there was glue on the metal to affix those grips. Man, it was a booger to remove all the glue. Fortunately, the new grips didn't need as much glue to reapply but I know your frustration removing the old grips. Glad you were able to get the old grips off without blowing a fuse. Hope the heated grips keep your hands nice and warm. I bought a pair of heated gloves that were powered by the battery. Nice and toasty. Man, before purchasing the heated gloves, my fingers were extremely cold like frozen french fries. Enjoyed a full-view and hope to see your new install. Have a good week. Don 👍🏽🙂 3/15/22

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It was a fight the whole way to get the old grips off. And to be honest my heart wasn't in it because I was wanting to save the old grips!!! LOL But they're off and gone now so on with the new heated ones. I had heated grips on my old Honda Foreman and they were some nice, so I'm looking forward to having nice warm hands on these cold days when I'm on the bike. I really appreciate you watching Don and I hope you have a great week!!!

[@keegantimber8571]

And oh, just another tidbit for ya, which you can easily monitor with your skills. I installed heated grips on my Polaris atv which I use for plowing. Electric winch raises and lowers the plow. Grips wired into a circuit which is live only in run. I found using headlights, winch a fair amount, and heated grips, the charging system was a little taxed, causing the battery to run down…..but then again we are all over taxed!!! Lol. Again, good luck and keep us posted👍. Springs a coming.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for this tidbit too!!! I have a winch, but don't use it very much. That is a concern though for the amount of power that the bike can make. I expect the Can Am can handle this load. There was a '12 vdc option' wire provided at the factory for connecting add ons, but you still have to watch the amount of current you are using. No one likes to be 'over taxed' eh!!! Thanks for the reminder!! Take care!!!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

They were on tight, I’ll be back for part 2 😉👍🏻. Have a great week Mike 🙂🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Luc!! Those grips were not going to come off with out a fight and I guess I gave them one eh!! It was a battle, but in the end the grips are off!!! Thanks for tuning in and take care!!!

[@BackyardMaine]

Maybe a slippery slow drying glue or possibly a silicone caulk to help them slip on easily and give you some time incase they don't.. Looking forward to see what you come up with Dave.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? When I first ordered these heated grips I have been thinking about how I would install and glue them. I came up with several options and in the next video I'll show what I came up with. It may not be the best suggestion I heard, but that's what I went with mainly because I had it here in the shop!! Thanks for the view and take care!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Well I can vouch for you that you did everything in your power to save those old grips, but they didn’t want to be saved. I didn’t even know they made heated grips but it makes a lot of since! Looking forward to seeing the new grips go on and get tested! I hope they work well for you!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I didn't want to destroy these old grips because they were hardly worn at all, but no way could I get them off, so they're in the trash now!!! LOL These heated grips will make it a lot more comfortable when driving in the cold. Getting them on is going to be a test as well. Take care and thanks for the comments and the visit!!!

[@gravelyman]

Hello Grampie, What a wrestling match that was lol. I would have tried to save the old ones too though. I'll see you on part 2 my friend!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I really wanted to save these old grips. God's know for what though. They were in almost perfect condition, but not any more!! LOL Getting the heated grips installed turned into a pretty good battle too!!! Thanks for the watch Arty and take care!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

HEY MIKE, Your always up to something ole son. Living in the hi arctic when folks stared seeing hand warmers we all went crazy for them. I found a hot,wet towel wrapped around them worked well but at the same time like with chainsaw grips who would want to reuse the old grips so yup, Cut them off eh, LOL. For the really stubborn glue they make a product called "Goo gone" I get it at our local CoOp in the grocery part. Works great and paint friendly stuff too. Just spray it on and it will amaze you at how well it works. a bit of Vaseline when you are ready to push the new grips on and your set. The having them slip won't happen. Vaseline by nature is water soluble so just warm up that cloth again and it will draw the slippery stuff out with no need to use any glue to seat them in place my dear friend. Great to see you here this fine almost spring day eh.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Dean!! I hope you are doing OK. Yeah I guess trying to save the old grips was a wasted effort. When I think about it, where would I use them, but they were almost like new so it bothered me to just destroy them, but I did!!! LOL I never heard of using Vaseline for the grips Dean. Sounds like it should be a good solution for my problem. I was worried about how to get the new grips on as there is almost an interference fit with them even when I cleaned the bar real good. Thanks for the tip buddy and say hi to Sophie. Take care!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop When I was working I would buy the 1 lb container of the stuff. Great hand cleaner, A must for assembling automatic transmissions and there is nothing better or safer for loading the rubber seal surfaces on lip seals. Oh yea. Works great on burns and chapped lips too eh. I am thinking I remember it was a failure when someone made it trying for something else. Isn't that the way it happens eh bud.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@TomokosEnterprize I know I sure like Vaseline and use it on a lot of things. BTW Do you know what the nun got the Vaseline for? She got it for $4.99 a jar!!! Now get your mind out of the gutter and back on the job buddy!!! LOL Take care Dean!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop LOL, Yer a funny fella bud. Oh how I love a mid day chuckle, LOL.

[@WichhartAcres]

Hey that will make those cold rides much more enjoyable! Have a great one!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I sure hope so Derk because this was not an easy task. I had a pretty good battle to get the old grips off and getting the heated ones on didn't go any smoother either. Check out part 2 for those details!! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take 'er easy!!!

[@keegantimber8571]

Good job! Just add my experience for what it worth. I have had air pressure work sometimes. It appears your new grips have a smaller hole in the end…which may help to seal the air pressure, and expand the grips enough to get them on. Although I did not try it, some folks recommend hair spray…lubricant when it’s wet and sticky when it’s dry. I have a ski-doo work shop manual, in which they say to use a “special tool” placed over the grip to “drive” the grip onto the bar. These skidoo grips do have a plastic sleeve inside the rubber grip. Last thing you would want to do is damage the heating element…I do believe I used a block of wood and plain old water once to drive them on. Last tip I might suggest…make sure you orient the wires coming out of the new grip, where you want them, before pushing and installing the grip to the bar, because you probably won’t be able to rotate the grip once it’s in place. Looking forward to the next Grampies workshop! Good luck with the install!👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Ever since I first ordered the heated grips I have been concerned about how to get them glued on. You have given me some good ideas here Jim, thanks!!! It sounds like you have been down this dark alley before. LOL I have several ideas for how to glue the grips on and I will talk about them in the next video. Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement. Take 'er easy!!!

[@Big_Johns]

Nice job Mike, don't sweat the old grips, you'd probably never put the non-heated ones back on it anyways. 🙂👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Well you know John, that does make me feel better, but I was bummed at having to destroy those almost like new grips. I sure hope these heated grips work out!! I appreciate you dropping by and commenting. Have a great week!!

[@Big_Johns]

Thank you sir but even as hard as they were to get off with the pliers and razor they'd never have come off in one piece, you can't help that bud. Hope you two have a great week also.

[@TheBandit93]

That sure is good glue they used on the factory grips but I could see as well that they weren't coming off no other way but to cut them I would imagine the heated grips will be nice to have I am going to be installing heated grips as well on my snow blower I look forward to watching part 2 thanks for another great video. 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The factory grips were on there to stay for sure. I hated to cut them off since they were just like new but they had to go to make room for advancement!!! LOL I hope the new grips will keep my hands nice and warm on the cold rides!!! Thanks for tuning in and commenting. Take care!!!

[@drivecleat]

On installing your new grips. Try using your air gun again. This time block the hole at the end of the grip with electrical tape and then inject air at the other end while shoving the grip on. You might not even need any adhesive. I used this method to install new grips on my gold wing and it worked great. Good luck.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for this suggestion Francis!! I had many options for installing the grips and I don't want to spoil the next video but I did manage to get the grips installed, but it wasn't easy. The air under the grip suggestion you gave is a good one. Maybe next time I will use that!!! LOL Thanks for the watch and take care!!!

[@OldSneelock]

I never did a 4 wheeler. On motorcycles I used WD40 and sprayed it under with the plastic tube that came with the can. To put them on I used soapy water. Once it dried they stuck just fine.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The info that came with the grips suggested using a 'good quality' epoxy. This led me to believe there was no glue preinstalled on the grips. But after dong this job, I bet the soapy water thing would work just fine. The paint worked but as you saw, the right side didn't get positioned exactly where I wanted it. And they sure are stuck on there now!!! I appreciate you catching up buddy!! Take care!!!

[@gatorsworld]

Very well done Mike..... CanAm don’t make nothing easy for the do it yourselfer....hope they go on better than they came off.....CHEERS

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Gator!! They sure didn't want the grips to fall off eh!! I don't want to spoil the next part in the series, but getting the heated grips on was no picnic either!!! Thanks for the visit today and have a greet week!!!

[@gatorsworld]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I don`t want to spoil the next one but to put the grips on my electric bike I put WD 40 inside them and then stuck them on and they're as solid as can be.....CHEERS

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@gatorsworld Hey Gator!! No problem. I didn't use WD40, but I read about it being a good thing to use. I'm not sure if the inside of these grips already had glue and even if they didn't, the fit was so tight, if the WD40 even slimed up the rubber long enough for me to get the grip in place and then set up, I think the grips would have been fine. Check out the next video to see what I used!!! It may not be the best solution, but I had it in the shop and it was quick and was almost easy!!! LOL Take care!!!

[@russellbelliveau1694]

My last ATV had heated grips and thumb an absolute must Mike. I can’t remember how I put the new ones on though. Can’t wait to see how you do it. Great job!! Take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day Russell!!! I had heated grips on my old Honda Foreman and I loved them. I don't know why I waited so long before I put heated grips on the Can Am, but now the wait is over. Thanks for dropping by the channel and take care!!!

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Hi Mr. Mike. Good effort trying to get them off whole...those rascals were stubborn.. even with the knife... I don't think ya will miss the other grips with those toasty hands your gonna have.. :-) see on part 2.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes sir Vic, those old grips weren't going to fall off that's for sure. Some awesome glue they used. But after some struggles they are gone and the bars are clean and ready for the heated grips. I sure hope they work out!!! Thanks for dropping by today and take care!!!

[@FabbedFun]

Whoopsie! I laughed out loud. Been there, done that! I'd be a little nervous about making it too smooth, but the adhesive should hold it on very well... Good video!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The fit of the heated grips was so tight that I wanted to get the bars as smooth as I could to make sure the grips slid on without fetching up. And I don't want to spoil the next part, but one grip did kind of fetch up on me. LOL Thanks for the visit and the comments too. Take 'er easy!!!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Wow Mike ! The old grips really held on tightlyThey weren't about to come loose on you. Whatever Can Am uses for adhesive is first rate.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That's for sure eh. Those old grips were ready to stay on this bike till the price of gas started to go down!!! LOL It was a sin to destroy them but I wanted the heated grips so gone they are!!! I hope the new heated grips work out after all this effort to get the old ones off!! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care!!

[@hossdunn8727]

Another great video mike can’t wait for part 2 hope they work out good for you keep up the good work

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Hoss!!! I thought installing these grips would be a simple and quick video., But I have thought that about other multi part projects too!!! LOL The struggle continues on Part 2. That'll be up in about a week!! Stay tuned!!! Thanks for watching and take care!!!

[@twinbrookacres]

Wow, that was some tough glue! But, you're gettin' there!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Those grips were on there that's for sure. Not sure what kind of glue that was, but it sticks !!! The new heated grips better be worth all this effort!! LOL Thanks for watching Rick and take care!!!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hey Mike. I have Oxford heated grips on my motorcycle and love them. Well done and look forward to the next video.

[@KillingItCountry]

Ross - when are we going to see some motorcycle content!!??

[@RossOnTheLand]

@@KillingItCountry when this snow screws off! 2 years ago I was already riding at this time, but now I only have a single patch of grass...

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I must say I never saw the Oxford heated grips. Knowing what I know now, I would get the clamp on grips and not the glue on ones. Just sayin'... Thanks for the comment and take care!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@Killing it Country That would be good eh!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@Ross on the Land Spring is in the air!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

I had to cut them off for my arctic cat too. On my can-am the grips are smokin hot on hi , actually too hot 😅😅

[@DIYVariety]

Hey use them to keep ya thermos warm lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I sure tried to get these grips off but in the end I had to trash them. Too bad too because they were just like new. I hope these new heated grips work out!!! Thanks for the comments and take care!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@Heterogeneity Rocks LOL

[@stevoj8959]

I guess when they say cut off the old handle they mean it. I did not think it they come off so hard, i would of tried to save them like you did. I sure hope they go on good because at some point I will be doing my quad. Will see on the next episode. Stevo

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? These old grips sure weren't going to come loose anytime soon that's for sure. I did have some problems getting the heated grips on too, but that'll be in the next part!! LOL Thanks for watching Stevo and take care!!!

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

Hi Mike. I think these will be a great addition to your bike. Boy thats some glue on those grips eh. Have a good week buddy

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I'm hoping these heated grips will be good. I have had other heated grips, cheap ones, that didn't last and were more of a pain then a help. Yeah this glue Can Am used is some good stuff. Thanks for watching Dave and have a good day!!!

[@mikelewie2710]

To get my old grips off, I tuffed a small flat screw driver in between the grip and bar, then I sprayed a little wd40 in, lifting gently with the screwdriver. Little WD and they came free 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin"? That's a good tip, thanks. I tried to get a screw driver under the grip and I did manage to get it in and move it almost all the way around the bar but it broke off on me!! Also the glue on the old grip just resealed itself. I guess that's where the WD40 would come in eh, it would kind of dissolve the old glue!! I like these hand warmers. Do you have a Can Am? Thanks for watching. Take 'er easy!!

[@mikelewie2710]

I have a 05 Honda Rancher. I live in northern Saskatchewan Canada so I use my quad all year round. Because we don't have a lot of snow yet I've used ol Honda quite a bit this winter. The hand warmers are a definite plus.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

They sure are eh!! I had a Honda Foreman 400. It was a 97. I gave it to my son and he still runs it nearly every day!! You can't kill a Honda it seems. I liked it more than the CanAm!! Take care!!@@mikelewie2710

[@EverydayProjects]

The heat gun was a great idea and I thought it would work. Then the compressed air. I thought that would work. Then I realized the mistake: When you inserted the air nozzle under the rubber you were just blowing Hot Air, and everybody knows that blowing hot air never solves anything. LOL (I should know. I blow a lot of hot air with my comments most all the time! haha) Then I thought that breaking off the screwdriver was going to work, but that didn't do it either:) Sorry to see the knife come out but sometimes that's the only way. Now if you could only get your hands on some of the glue they used you'd be all set. That stuff seems like it would glue an elephant to the ceiling (but don't try that. I'd worry about your back!). I look forward to seeing the hand warmers installed and working. Then a test drive, please! Take care and be good.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Those old grips sure weren't going to come loose anytime soon. They were stuck on there pretty good. I hated to cut them but just like the gas light lighter, they had to go to make way for progress!!! I liked your blowing hot air scenario, that was good. I like the way you think!!! LOL I hope these new grips work out because it turned into a big job to get them installed. Thanks for tuning in and have a great week!!!

[@FromSteelToWood]

That gives me a good idea to fit heated steering on my Defender. I'll look at what Kimpex can offer. I am assuming you already put the new grips on. I would think of using compressed air to put them back on. Thanks!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Salut Joe!! A heated steering wheel for the Defender sounds like a good plan. Ever since I first ordered these heated grips I have been concerned about how to glue them on. They ae a tight fit and I didn't want to get them 1/2 ways on and have them fetch up. I did get them installed and I don't want to give anything away, so stay tuned for the next part!! LOL Thanks for tuning in and take care!!!

[@jackcollins2344]

Mike its a shame you had to cut off old grips, but it needed to be done. thanks for sharing this video. Jack

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You know you're right Jack!! It was a good thought to try and save the old grips, but when all is said and done, they had to come off and cutting them was the way to go. Now the fun starts. Getting the new grips on and glued in place and wiring them up. Stay tuned for that because there will be curve balls in that part of the project too!! LOL Thanks a lot for the visit and for all your support. I really appreciate it!! Take care!!

[@jackcollins2344]

@@GrampiesWorkshop you betcha mike

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Looks like the originals didn’t want to depart from there home. I am interested to see how the wiring all goes together. None of this affects me because I live much closer to the equator. We would need air conditioned grips if anything. See you next time!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I guess when frozen fingers aren't an issue heated grips wouldn't be on your wish list eh!!! LOL I sure hope these guys work out for me because it was a battle to get these grips off and putting the new one on wasn't much fun either!! Just sayin'. Take care and thanks for the comments.

[@VickyGeagan]

Mike if you have not cleaned the handle bars off. You could just clean them off with goof off or goo gone. Something like that would work great. Or even a little acetone. That is what I would do. Then I would use some penetrating oil or dish washing soap to put the new ones on.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That's a good idea Vicky!! I was trying the carb cleaner and it was softening the glue but not really doing much. I ended up scrapping and sanding the bars clean. Thanks too for the tips about getting the new grips on. I am concerned about how to do that since they fit is so tight. Kimpex suggests using an epoxy, but I don't think the grip would fit the bar if there was epoxy on it. I have several options to try and in the next video I'll show what I ended up with. Thanks for dropping by and I always enjoy your comments. You are a very knowledgeable person!!! Take care!!!

[@regsparkes6507]

Yes, Mike, you'll wonder how you got along without these warm grips after you use these for a while. I seem to remember something about using a lot of WD40 sprayed into the new grips and soaking there before putting poring out the excess, then you'll find that they will push on the tube much easier. Then when set up, the new grips will stick as good as the originals. My brother was a Mechanic at a Bombardier dealership for quite a few years, and he installed these very ones on my Can Am this way. I expect by the time you'll read this, you will have them on by now. If not, and if you like I can ask him about this, and let you kow here. Good luck with the installation in any case.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Reg!!! I was checking and found a lot of different ways to put the grips on so they won't come loose. I had several options available to me and the one I used, I would never have thought of if not for commenters like you, so thanks for all the tips. I don't want to say what I used just yet, but I will say, one grip fetched up before I had it in it's final position,. I sure couldn't move it so the glue I used worked pretty good!!! LOL Thanks for the tips and the concern. You rock buddy!! Take care!!!

[@regsparkes6507]

@@GrampiesWorkshop OK then, I am not surprised that one started to get snug before seating. I did ask my Brother just to refresh my memory. He told me that the heated grips I had installed were a CanAm part ( meaning I don't know who made them !! :) but the use of WD40 was suggested as it softened the 'glue' inside, and made it somewhat easier to install. Even then they were a difficult job, and strong hands were needed. I'll wait now, of course, to see how you managed it. Cheers Mike.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@regsparkes6507 It didn't say in the instructions for these Kimpex grips that they had glue already on the inside. It did mention to use a good epoxy cement, what ever that is. Anyway, the fit was so tight I was afraid any kind of glue with any body to it at all might make the grip fetch up before it was where it needs to be. Like it sort of did when I installed the first grip, but check out the next vid to see exactly what went down!!! LOL Thanks for following up Reg. I appreciate it!!!

[@regsparkes6507]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I'll be here waiting, "God willing and the weather" as my dear Father used to say! :)

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

Mike they sure was hard to come off that's to bad you had to cut them off. hope you get the new ones on easier. take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It was a battle the whole way to get those grips off. Even when I cut them, the remains of the grips and the glue was some hard to get cleaned up. I hope the new grips are worth it!! Thanks for the visit and take 'er easy!!!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Well that's interesting. I didn't know they made those heated grips. See you on the next one. :)

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes sir, heated grips are your friend around here. I think I must be getting old though as in past years I didn't mind the cold on my hands near as much as this year. Not any more though!! Thanks for the watch and take care!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I was hoping that you would have found the magic solution to taking the old grips off but I think you have confirmed that it is a waste of time trying. I am looking forward to seeing how you get the new grips on and fixed. As they are so tight I guess they need to be lined up before pushing them on

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Joseph. The old grips sure were well glued and cutting them was what I should have done right from the start. Oh well, live and learn eh!!! I have the heated grips installed now and I don't want to spoil the next video but it was a challenge to get them on too. Thanks for tuning in and have a great day!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I am pleased you have them on, I always worry about getting things like that half on and not being able to get them off again. Looking forward to the next part

[@thebeardedstork432]

Quite the fight there getting those grips off and the bars cleaned up! I agree with someone else, try some "Goof Off" cleaner? Good luck with the rest of this project!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The Goof Off may have worked but I didn't have any. So I resorted to man's best friend, the Olfa knife!!! LOL When all else fails, cut it off. I was bummed to destroy the old grips as they were just like knew, but they had to go. Thanks for watching Brian and take care!!!

[@joeo1352]

Heated anything is good 👍 we’ll be saying the opposite soon. Be good stay safe Mike 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I sure hope the heated grips work out. I'm tired of having my fingers frozen when out for a run!! And I hope the heat shows up soon too!!! Thanks for the visit and comments. Take care!!

[@STTC]

🤣🤣🤣 woopsy,,, knife straight down the length of the grip Mike, usually useless once off no matter how yo get them off. Out with the old, in with the new. The carb cleaner trick usually works too. That was some good glue!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yeah that poor screwdriver, I had it for a long time and now it's in the trash with the almost new grips I had to cut off. This was a bad day eh!!! LOL But the grips needed to go on and so that's what happens in the heat of battle. Thanks for dropping by the shop Steve and take care!!!

[@mikecurtis2585]

That was a tough one! Maybe you will have better luck putting them on! Thanks 😊 🙏

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Mike!!! Well it sure was a struggle and I don't want to spoil the next video but it was a challenge getting the new grips on too!! LOL I'll tell ya all about it in a week or so!! LOL Thanks for the comment and for watching. Take care!!

[@loggerjohn01]

Hey Mike, This sure beats drinking hot Big J's Prune juice before going out riding! Boy those gave you some trouble getting them off. I think cutting them was the only choice. Looking forward to seeing them working. Take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes John, the grips couldn't be saved. They sure didn't want to come off!! But now it's onward and upward. Getting the new grips on will be a bit of a gong show too I expect, but I don't want to ruin the next video for you!! I never tried the hot Big J's Prune Juice. I should have tried it because it may have saved me a lot of work!!! LOL Thanks for the tip and thanks for tuning John. Take care!!!

[@loggerjohn01]

@@GrampiesWorkshop After drinking it your ride would likely be a short one lol.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

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[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonsoir mon ami, Aceton est le produit que vous utilisé pour enlever votre poignié de caoutchouc 🧐👍 Silicon or alcool est le produit pour installé votre nouvelle poignier 👍🧐👌 Bonne semaine mon ami 👌🧐👍 Contact cement will do the trick for gluing mon ami Cheers 🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Comment ca av mon ami!!! Je suis desole mais je repond en anglais ce soir!! I didn't have any acetone for getting the glue to release, so I used the old Olfa knife!! It took a lot longer but it worked. I was thinking of contact cement to glue them on, but I was afraid I would get the grip half way on and the glue would set up and there I would be with half a grip on the bar!!! LOL Merci d'avoir regarde Dave. Je vous souhaite une tres bonne semaine!! A la prochaine!!!

[@BruceLyeg]

Those grips sure put up a fight. They were not coming off in one piece lol.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Bruce!! No sir they sure weren't. I hated to destroy them, but it had to be done to make way for new and improved ones!!! LOL Sounds like real life eh. Thanks for watching Bruce and take 'er easy!!!

[@DIYVariety]

You know your getting old when you got to have hand warmers, what's next heated floors in the shop lol. Just kidding mike, great idea.

[@KillingItCountry]

Heated floors are awesome Mike do it!!! 😂

[@DIYVariety]

@@KillingItCountry Lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Well I am getting old. I've never been this old before and so far it's not nearly as much fun as I thought it would be!!! LOL Thanks for commenting and take care!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@Killing it Country I wonder if I added heated floors in the shop if the humidity would go away!!!

[@charlescoker7752]

How did the mower deck hold up you painted in 2019?

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for watching Charles. Check the other comment, but it was a fail as far as keeping grass from sticking, but a big gain as far as keeping rust away was concerned and I will paint the deck again this spring!!! Take care!!

[@haneyoakie14]

I normally would say “Cool”, but not in this case. 😆

[@Big_Johns]

🤣👍🤣

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha!!! They can look 'cool' as long as they get hot!!! LOL Thanks for the great comment and take care!!!

[@colinmunro3266]

For the price of grips, cut those old grips off!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You know you're right eh. In fact I ended up cutting the old grips off. Not having done this before I wasn't sure if I could get the heated grips on and I wanted to make sure I had a back up plan!! LOL Take care and thanks for tuning in!!

[@colinmunro3266]

@ just got a set yesterday!!