I can't loosen the bolts that hold the handle bar grips on

[czeebBusa]

Is there a special tool/screwdriver for taking off the handle bar grips?
I cannot find a screwdriver that fits but yet won't break up the slot to remove the screw.
I ended up having to take the bike to the stealership to put my Heli bars on and now, I can't get those screws out again..
Are they using some kind of air tool with a special tip?

 

[HillbillyTom]

Handlebar grip screws? Do you mean the bar ends?
If that's the case, use a #3 Phillips.
Now here's the trick.. wrap a rag around the bar end and use a pair of channel lock pliers to turn the bar end along with the screw.
Will come right off. Rag keeps the pliers from scratching the bar end.

 

[BA BUSA]

Just turn the bar end by hand as you bust loose the screw

 

[Strife]

If that doesn't work then can try something like this from harbor freight...

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

 

[twotonevert]

You can just turn the bar end with the screw, less pressure on the screw. They are easy to strip out.

 

[Haya01B]

Replace them with hex head screws and you won't have the problem anymore!

 

[teddypenn]

good info. ive been tryin to get mine off for a while now, and until the grips with a rag, been unsuccessful. thanx hillbillytom.

 

[czeebBusa]

I sure appreciate all the responses.
I think it's time to get a few tools from Harbor Freight..just in case.
I will test it this weekend.

Thank you.

 

[zukracer]

just be careful, as mentioned you can strip them... and yeah, they are a real pain to get out

 

[Strife]

Option in case you strip them....

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices