Handlebar Plug Removal - Electra Townie Go 8i

[William1949]

I have ordered 2 Hafny Bar Bike mirrors for my Electra Townie Go 8i. I have attached a picture of the black rubber handlebar plug. What is the best way to take and keep the existing handlebar plug?

I may have to send the mirrors back and do not want to mess up my new bike. Can anyone help me? Thank you so much.

 

[erider_61]

I have always found just grabbing and twisting the end while pulling will remove them. A flat blade screwdriver might help you get them started as well.

 

[J.R.]

I have ordered 2 Hafny Bar Bike mirrors for my Electra Townie Go 8i. I have attached a picture of the black rubber handlebar plug. What is the best way to take and keep the existing handlebar plug?

I may have to send the mirrors back and do not want to mess up my new bike. Can anyone help me? Thank you so much.

Use a small blade screwdriver and work your way around gently to ease them out. If needed replacements are available. You can get real fancy if you want; with many colors and materials like aluminum if you wanted. Most plugs are nothing special.

Domain Cycling Bike Handlebar Bar End Plugs Caps (Set of 4) Bicycle Grip Mountain BMX MTB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1TW0S1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DadHCbVVWRJ0P

 

[William1949]

Use a small blade screwdriver and work your way around gently to ease them out. If needed replacements are available. You can get real fancy if you want; with many colors and materials like aluminum if you wanted. Most plugs are nothing special.

Domain Cycling Bike Handlebar Bar End Plugs Caps (Set of 4) Bicycle Grip Mountain BMX MTB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1TW0S1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DadHCbVVWRJ0P

Thank you so much!

 

[J.R.]

Thank you so much!

I see you found a dealer. You got yourself a really cool bike! Great to see.

 

[harryS]

I insert a thin screwdriver between the grip and the handlebars and squirt some lubricant in there. WD-40 works fine and wipes off the bars after. Then a twist to break the seal, and the grips usually slip right off.

That black plug on the end probably was a push fit. Maybe it will push out after the grips are removed.

Tell you what I did last time to install a Mirricycle. I was in a hurry and ran a 3/8" drill thru the end of the grip.