Stick me grips
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Stick me grips
I've tried Renthol Grip glue - didn't stick.
I've tried other grip glue that came with the grips - didn't stick.
So, am I doing it wrong, or using the wrong stuff?
I've tried other grip glue that came with the grips - didn't stick.
So, am I doing it wrong, or using the wrong stuff?
gunnarain- Squiddy
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Re: Stick me grips
my Oxford hot grips came with a small tube of superglue. Don't know if that is the recommended way for normal grips,probably not though I have used it in the past to stick some softer grips over my hard standard triumph ones. Just didnt use too much glue
davetheworv- the 900
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Location : Birmingham
Re: Stick me grips
I'm happy with the double sided tape version. Works well for me even in hot going.
Beresford- the 900
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Location : not that far from Kirkistown
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Well I used silicone for my heated grips, only problem is I don't think I will ever be able to get them off.
HomeBrew- the 900
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Odd the Renthal grip glue didn't work, I've used that on all the grips I've changed over the years and it's bloomin good stuff!
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I wanted to raise this topic again.
Teamster suggests Renthal grip glue.
Any other thoughts?
Mine were literally put on with grease.
They were sliding around all over the place.
I cleaned them off with white spirit and got them back on.
One with nothing, the other with a multi purpose spray adhesive.
They are substantially better (couldn't really be any worse)
But there is still some movement.
I have read just about every thing being recommended and someone else stating that it doesn't work.
I don't suppose there is a consensus of opinion is there?
Teamster suggests Renthal grip glue.
Any other thoughts?
Mine were literally put on with grease.
They were sliding around all over the place.
I cleaned them off with white spirit and got them back on.
One with nothing, the other with a multi purpose spray adhesive.
They are substantially better (couldn't really be any worse)
But there is still some movement.
I have read just about every thing being recommended and someone else stating that it doesn't work.
I don't suppose there is a consensus of opinion is there?
Grarea- the 900
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Location : Cornwall
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Hmmm, don't have either one of those in the house.
I reckon if I have to go buy hairspray, I might as well buy something else.
(Unless hairspray is the best thing)
I reckon if I have to go buy hairspray, I might as well buy something else.
(Unless hairspray is the best thing)
Grarea- the 900
- Posts : 298
Location : Cornwall
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use contact adhesive. Apply it to the bars and also the inside of the grips. Most importantly, allow around 10 minutes for the 2 to become tacky. Wack in on there and give it a good squeezing. Make sure they are in the position you want very quickly or you will be stuck.
liverpool_f_- the 900
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Now, that is something I DO have.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Grarea- the 900
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Location : Cornwall
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The double sided tape method I mentioned above is simple, it works, and it's cheap. It was originally shown to me by a bloke who used it to replace the grips on golf clubs.
You need a roll of double sided adhesive tape and a can of lighter fluid.
To apply, after cleaning the bars you put on a strip or two of the tape and remove the backing. Then take the new grip and holding your thumb over one end pour in some lighter fluid and swirl it round to coat the inner surface.
Immediately while it is still wet slide the grip into position on the bar over the tape whose adhesive will be softened by the still liquid lighter fluid. The lighter fluid will evaporate away in quite a short time and the grip will be firmly in place. Cost ? Very little.
You need a roll of double sided adhesive tape and a can of lighter fluid.
To apply, after cleaning the bars you put on a strip or two of the tape and remove the backing. Then take the new grip and holding your thumb over one end pour in some lighter fluid and swirl it round to coat the inner surface.
Immediately while it is still wet slide the grip into position on the bar over the tape whose adhesive will be softened by the still liquid lighter fluid. The lighter fluid will evaporate away in quite a short time and the grip will be firmly in place. Cost ? Very little.
Beresford- the 900
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Location : not that far from Kirkistown
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I know that hair spray works and renthal glue worked for mine.
hh_12345- Mothra the Radioactive
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I recently refitted mine as it was similar to yours; all greasy. I didn't know what to use, so I cleaned up the grip with the kind of 'soap' used for cleaning off eg. walls prior to painting (in danish it's called 'Grundrens'). It absolutely takes away everything greasy and is NOT comparable to your household detergent. Handle got a wiping with that stuff too. Then water and finally I used white spirit to take away non-water/soap-soluble-stuff. It felt as if the spirit could work as lubricant, so I slipped on the grip. Waited, repositioned a bit and then - Bob's your uncle.
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I think mine must be a bit more worn than yours.
I washed mine out with white spirit and put back.
(I didn't think of 'Grundens'. We call it 'Sugar soap'.)
There was still some movement.
(I didn't need to remove the bar ends to get them on.)
I have done the lighter fluid and double sided tap method, just because it appealed to me.
They are much better, but there is still a little movement in places.
They are definitely good enough though.
I washed mine out with white spirit and put back.
(I didn't think of 'Grundens'. We call it 'Sugar soap'.)
There was still some movement.
(I didn't need to remove the bar ends to get them on.)
I have done the lighter fluid and double sided tap method, just because it appealed to me.
They are much better, but there is still a little movement in places.
They are definitely good enough though.
Grarea- the 900
- Posts : 298
Location : Cornwall
Re: Stick me grips
if they're worn enough to go over the bar ends you might not get better without replacing them. Most of these tricks work well with new/well fitting grips.
I've used brake cleaner to clean up the contact area before as it was to hand & is quite good at removing grease. The grips that came off had been secured with a cable tie as they were well shot!
I've used brake cleaner to clean up the contact area before as it was to hand & is quite good at removing grease. The grips that came off had been secured with a cable tie as they were well shot!
ashcroc- the 900
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Location : London
Re: Stick me grips
ashcroc wrote:if they're worn enough to go over the bar ends you might not get better without replacing them. Most of these tricks work well with new/well fitting grips.
I've used brake cleaner to clean up the contact area before as it was to hand & is quite good at removing grease. The grips that came off had been secured with a cable tie as they were well shot!
In August last year I dropped my bike and shredded the RH grip. Being a bit Scottish with money, I reassembled the rubber bits back together ( superglue works very well with rubber ) and after putting back on the bar I bound each end of the grip with that wierd self-amalgamating electrical tape - I think it's some kind of silicone - and that has worked well for a year now. ( The adhesive on ordinary PVC tape loses the will to live after a month or two of being gripped in one's hot wee hand.)
Beresford- the 900
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Location : not that far from Kirkistown
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