The fat commuter wrote:Regarding the bar ends, that leads me onto a question. I've managed to get one of the current grips off using brute force. Tried to get the new one on but it's a bit of a struggle. Looked on YouTube and it states to use a non oil based lubricant to assist in the removal and refitting. It recommends deodorant, hairspray or alcohol as they will lubricate and then dry or evaporate. I have (or rather, the wife has) hairspray, deodorant and surgical spirit. Which of those would be the best to use?
As Colin says, the hot water works well for getting them off. I Usually hair spray for putting them on, though. It's the only reason I keep the stuff around
It works well as a lubricant when wet, then is sticky to help keep grips in place when it dries.
You do have to be pretty quick getting the new grip in place, though. Otherwise it gets sticky before you are ready, and more hot water is required, anyway.