Removing handlebars for painting

[Cyclistbruce]

So want to take off the handlebars for a quick respray. Happy with taking off the levers/master cylinders etc. However, can I remove the grips without shagging the heated grips? I can see that the handlebars have a seperate outer section held to the main bars with a small nut. I have tried removing this and although there is a bit of rotation I can't slide it off. I have read that there is a small rubber bushing in there to prevent vibration, will easing (forcing!) it off damage it?

 

[Cyclistbruce]

Looks like the wires for the left hand grip were held on by will power alone. So some soldering in my near future.

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