348mate Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 What is the best way to fit new grips? ie. easy to get them slid onto the bars, and then stay on... thanks, S.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 If the bars are hollow, use a compressor to blow air through from the opposite side. This will stretch the grip and help it to slide on - Fit the throttle grip first, remove the throttle assembly and then do the left grip. If the bars are plugged, lightly spray the inside of each grip with something like hairspray/spraypaint/carpet glue etc. Leave to dry overnight and then lockwire the grips to make sure they don't slip. (Carpet glue is the best, just try not to spray it inside the throttle housing like a mate did) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydpricegasgas125 Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 put a bit of petrol inside the grip then slide it on. it takes about 10mins to evapotate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Yep - carpet glue - I only used it for the first time a few weeks ago, but works well. As a kid, we always used to use hairspray, but it can give up when wet. Of course you could pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coflet Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 I cut the old ones off with a knife , clean up the bars then take a new grip spray aerosol lacquer into the grip lots of of it then push it on when all the laquer has evaporated the grips are stuck in place with the lacquer residue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 The best stuff I've used is good old WD40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millybobs Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 I use brake cleaner, a quick squirt inside and then grip wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwilson Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 If you use compressed air make sure to turn down the pressure regulator to about 15-20 psig. If you leave it between 90-120 the grip may blow up like a balloon and be ruined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windlestone Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 The best stuff I've used is good old WD40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive. It'll never come off your bars or your fingers. Killer stuff. Gorilla snot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger_ninja54 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 a slight variation on the carpet glue theme, but last time i fitted some grips - i used lino glue. still in a spray can, but seems to work a tad better again, than the carpet variant. (due to being designed for plastic/rubber flooring i guess!) wd40 will deffo help you fit the grips......... but if you want them to stay put, i'd use summat else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j@mes Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 used spray contact adhesive ( same as carpet glue) and my grips stayed there but twisted after a while on the inside. this used proper grip glue and they havent move yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgaspunkuk Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 ive no idea why but wd40 works perfect really easy to get em on and for a some weird reason it stays put. i cant explain it but there we go. it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redvanman Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Wrap the bar ends with insulation tape. Coat the inside of the grips with petrol and slide on. You have to be quick as the grips get hold instantly. Never had a problem using this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto trials uk Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Use a bit of hairspray it drys sticky in about 5 mins and its easy to slide them on!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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