Again not to sure so sorry, but I dont think you need to take weights out just to change grips? If you do a search theres post on getting the weights out thou. I put on hand guards with new weight inserts. So I just placed bolt 1/2 way into weight, and hooked a claw hammer over it, and then used a 2nd hammer to beat it out. Took a few good licks. I guess thou if you can place 2 small screw drivers on the right two places it helps releave pressure on the clip. Good luck!