| Author | Message | ||
     Johnboy777 |
Replaced my stock grips with BMW grips last night and wanted to know what a good option was for gluing the grips. I'd heard that Gorilla Glue worked well, but that expands like crazy. Maybe RTV? ...and what's the deal with hairspray? Any thoughts...thanks . | ||
| Miamiuly |
I usually buy actual grip glue. Honda makes some as do many other companies. Seems to be mostly just rubber cement almost like contact cement. Hairspray is BAD, works great to get them on, sets up tacky and turns back into lube if water gets in there. You can put them on dry using the compressed air method, but I like glue in case of bad rain. I safety wire them too. I had a grip come off of a bmx bike midway up a ramp ONCE. Probably used hairspray to put it on too. Got some road rash on the chest that day. (Message edited by miamiuly on June 30, 2008) (Message edited by miamiuly on June 30, 2008) | ||
| Bienhoabob |
I used Harley grip glue with no problems. | ||
| Pso |
I have used hair spray for the last 30 years with no problems. I have riden in rain but do not make a habit of it so I have not experienced the water and slippery issue. | ||
| Hughlysses |
John- how do you like the BMW grips? | ||
| Johnboy777 |
"John- how do you like the BMW grips?" Hey Hughlysses, I installed the ubiquitous ringed variety, took a short ride with 'em, and don't know that I noticed any difference at all. Maybe all-day on 'em might tell the tale. John | ||
| Strokizator |
Grip glue is best and available wherever dirt bike supplies are sold. I've also used spray paint with good success. | ||
| Johnboy777 |
""Grip glue is best"" Yeah, I'll just get some @ HD...thanks . | ||
| Hughlysses |
I installed the last set I bought at Wheeler Performance near Deal's Gap with auto weatherstripping cement at Wheeler's suggestion. It was supposed to dry quicker than grip glue. It worked well, but I do notice that the inner portion of the throttle side grip has come unglued. The hairspray trick may be something that used to work but doesn't work so well any more. Hairspray evidently used to be clear lacquer, which dries very rapidly and which should be water-proof. My guess is they've switched to something more environmentally (and lung-) friendly which is water soluble. | ||
| Adrian_8 |
Here is the "old fashioned" method and I still use it...Wrap the bare handlebar with one layer of friction tape (not electrical tape) and then pour gasoline on the taped handlebar soaking the tape...then pour some gas inside the new grip, about 1/3 full, and slide it on...with a twisting motion following the tape wraps..never had one come loose and that is on my dirt bikes that get wet and muddy. The grips will "set up" in about 30 minutes... | ||
| Johnboy777 |
"Here is the "old fashioned" method and I still use it...Wrap the bare handlebar with one layer of friction tape (not electrical tape) and then pour gasoline on the taped handlebar soaking the tape...then pour some gas inside the new grip, about 1/3 full, and slide it on...with a twisting motion following the tape wraps..never had one come loose and that is on my dirt bikes that get wet and muddy. The grips will "set up" in about 30 minutes..." You overlooked the part where you first put on your nomex-lined fire-retardant suit! . | ||
| Joenuclear |
I've used golf grip tape. And use lighter fluid to lubricate the tape. Ypu'll live longer.  | ||
| Adrian_8 |
I should have said..."not recommended for chain smokers"... and...NOT Approved by OSHA... | ||
| Pso |
Hughlysess-I also have the ringed type BMW grips. Sara had them on her F650GS and I liked them alot so when I got the Uly I went to BOb's BMW and got a set. (they were not as expensive as I thought they were going to be). I am vey happy with them they have a nice taper and also with the poly grips heaters it seems as if the little groves help with the heat. Over the years I have tried many different types of grips and so far these are the best for me. Have about 10K miles with them. Also that is insteresting info about the hairspray, I guess I am just one of those old coots that still does things the way they always did. If I ever take my grips off, I will find a different way to put them on, but they seems to be holding up well for now. |
