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Offline SUNNY1881

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Handle Grips?
« on: May 18, 2008, 06:07:07 PM »
Sorry guys I'm a rook! But how do I remove my current handle grips, I was thinking an exacto knife/razor blade to cut them off, right? Plus how do I install the new ones, I know they just slip-on but do I need to buy handle grip glue or some kind of spray I've heard? Any suggestions would be great, Thanks, Sunny.
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Offline exentix

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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2008, 06:17:21 PM »
you could just fold them back and pull on them with a rag and wet down the bars with soapy water. or cut them off, ive heard an air compressor works too. yes you will need glue to put the new ones on, i wet my bars for that too and put some glue on and just slid them on quick and adjusted to where they needed to be and let them sit for a while and they arent moving now.
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2008, 03:10:36 PM »
they also make tie wire for the grips so that they don't slip off. :thumbs:
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2008, 03:15:59 PM »
I cut mine off, but the other suggestions work fine.  Also, Hairspray (Non-aresol pump stuff) has worked well for me for grips on Quads and MX bikes.

Aaron
 
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2008, 03:17:17 PM »
make sure to clean the contact area after removing the grips to get a good bond :thumbs:
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2008, 12:54:48 AM »
Air compressor to remove and hairspray to reapply.   :thumbs:  Buy some Oury grips... you can thank me later.  :grin_nod:
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2008, 08:52:34 PM »
cut them on both sides. then to put the grips on i suggest using grip glue. ive had bad experiences using hairspray and i hate the odi lock ons.
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Offline SUNNY1881

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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2008, 11:01:04 AM »
Quote from: who else but rk on May 28, 2008, 08:52:34 PM
cut them on both sides. then to put the grips on i suggest using grip glue. ive had bad experiences using hairspray and i hate the odi lock ons.

Yeah I got some grip glue, I dont ride in a lot of water being that I'm in the nice hot Desert of Phoenix, Az but I dont want to chance it or have any issues while I'm out riding, you know what I mean. Thanks for all the advice guys just waiting for the grips to get here them I can put them on, Thanks again, Sunny! :thumbs:
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2008, 12:00:47 PM »
i was doing a nice turn at around 30 when the grip came off after using hairspray.
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2008, 12:55:05 PM »
Quote from: who else but rk on May 29, 2008, 12:00:47 PM
i was doing a nice turn at around 30 when the grip came off after using hairspray.

Never had a problem with hairspray, although the climate is much dryer here, wonder if humidty makes a diffrence  ???
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2008, 10:25:04 PM »
Black spray paint & let it dry for a day
Put some grips on before xmas & they haven't moved yet
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2008, 10:03:57 AM »
Quote from: Colorado700R on May 29, 2008, 12:55:05 PM
Quote from: who else but rk on May 29, 2008, 12:00:47 PM
i was doing a nice turn at around 30 when the grip came off after using hairspray.

Never had a problem with hairspray, although the climate is much dryer here, wonder if humidty makes a diffrence  ???
i live on an island  :lol: it gets very humid
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2008, 10:07:11 AM »
Well, the way I look at it is, grip glue cost me $2.00 so why not go with it for $2.00 and not have a chance of having any issues, right! :clap:
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2008, 11:21:46 AM »
i dont use either...i got the ODI lock on grips and they are great
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Re: Handle Grips?
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2008, 11:48:30 AM »
Quote from: SUNNY1881 on May 30, 2008, 10:07:11 AM
Well, the way I look at it is, grip glue cost me $2.00 so why not go with it for $2.00 and not have a chance of having any issues, right! :clap:
Is the grip glue working well so far?
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