Removing stubborn plug from a handlebar (Cube Touring Hybrid Pro)

[M. Tartiflette]

Anyone got any tips? I'm trying to install a mirror on one end of the handlebar on my bike. I have attempted to lever off the plug but it seems very stubborn. It has no screw, so I assume this is how to do it. However, I thought I should perhaps check before I used more force and perhaps did some damage. The plug and the grip are separate.

 

[grldtnr]

Anyone got any tips? I'm trying to install a mirror on one end of the handlebar on my bike. I have attempted to lever off the plug but it seems very stubborn. It has no screw, so I assume this is how to do it. However, I thought I should perhaps check before I used more force and perhaps did some damage. The plug and the grip are separate.

Will you need to reinstall said plug ? Heat it with a heat gun ,or drill/ cut off .

 

[Ajax]

Here's a link to the various types so you know what you are dealing with.
https://www.google.com/search?q=bicycle+handle+bar+grips++and+plugs&client=firefox-b&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=89y4MorrNNn03M%3A%2CF-sWGicApgeB9M%2C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kQwZF3nA6eXAOmoWc18sXy67GxvdQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjwu4GE6J_hAhXoWhUIHcj1BNUQ9QEwAHoECAkQBA#imgrc=89y4MorrNNn03M:

You could trying the grips to force the plugs off, or even push the grips further up the handle bars to create more of a gap, for a better purchase on the plugs. Finally if you a set of wider pliers , use these to twist off the plugs.

 

[Eagle]

Before you go any further, ring your Cube dealer for advice.

 

[Andy-Mat]

Anyone got any tips? I'm trying to install a mirror on one end of the handlebar on my bike. I have attempted to lever off the plug but it seems very stubborn. It has no screw, so I assume this is how to do it. However, I thought I should perhaps check before I used more force and perhaps did some damage. The plug and the grip are separate.

A good photo may help further.
regards
Andy

 

[M. Tartiflette]

Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, photos would help:

 

[Amoto65]

Could it be a part of the actual grip?

 

[M. Tartiflette]

Could it be a part of the actual grip?

I can see the handlebar between the plug and the grip, so no.

 

[JPGiant]

Slacken the ergon grip screw, using a soft hammer and wood/plastic drift, tap them both of together.

 

[M. Tartiflette]

Slacken the ergon grip screw, using a soft hammer and wood/plastic drift, tap them both of together.

Didn't even need a soft hammer - slipped off with ease once I'd loosened the grip screw. Doh! Thanks for your advice.