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Rageonthedl
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 11:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Any of you wearing out ur grips? I am on my 3rd set of traction grips, first 2 the end of the throttle wore off and not this set is doing the same and it is also now sliding off the plastic sleeve. i am lookin for something with the same comfort but will last longer.
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Kccyclone
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 01:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My grips wear out fairly quick, but for the price who cares....I just keep an extra set on hand..
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Lovematt
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 02:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mine don't necessarily wear out but I had to replace the left one (did both anyways) as it started twisting. I determined it might be because I opened up the end of the grip to accept a bar end tip on it. Water and soap and whatnot was likely getting in there and breaking down the glue.

I replaced them and didn't open up the end this time...also put a foam "donut" from my BMX days and put it between the grip and electronics next to the left one and that should seal it up good. Haven't had a problem in over a year now.

(Message edited by lovematt on July 22, 2005)
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Spike
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've only really worn out one set, but I have had them start sliding around. For me it seems to be more of a problem on the throttle side. I usually just pull them off, clean the bar, and glue them back on. I might try safety wire if the current set starts sliding.
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Cataract2
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used the grip glue that my HD shop uses. Sucker does not move one bit.
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M1combat
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 01:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mine wear like that too... The top of the outer portion of the throttle side. IT's just developed a hole so they're pretty much ready for replacement.
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Rageonthedl
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yeah, im just gonna get the 4th set at $12 for the grips its not that big of a deal to get new ones
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Cyclonecharlie
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You guy's are just riding with too much passion, you need to relax alittle and steer more with your legs
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