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.
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.
they also make tie wire for the grips so that they don't slip off. :thumbs:
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
make sure to clean the contact area after removing the grips to get a good bond :thumbs:
Air compressor to remove and hairspray to reapply. :thumbs: Buy some Oury grips... you can thank me later. :grin_nod:
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.
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:
i was doing a nice turn at around 30 when the grip came off after using hairspray.
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 ???
Black spray paint & let it dry for a day
Put some grips on before xmas & they haven't moved yet
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
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:
i dont use either...i got the ODI lock on grips and they are great
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?
damn guess i spoke to early. just yesterday the left grp was starting to rotate
Quote from: Bert 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?
I used Scott's grip glue. So far so good, but it's only been a week. Look on Ebay for the glue that's where I got it.
i got pro taper glue. i have a feelign i didnt put enough on
Me and my Dad got blisters putting my grips on :lol: :lol:
and yes, oury kicks ass :grin_nod:
Quote from: who else but rk on June 02, 2008, 06:28:45 PM
i got pro taper glue. i have a feelign i didnt put enough on
The pro taper grip glue sucks :mad:
I wouldnt use it again, dont waste your money.
Spray paint :thumbs:
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on June 13, 2008, 10:30:12 AM
Quote from: Bert on June 13, 2008, 10:10:04 AM
Spray paint :thumbs:
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Spray paint or hairspray to apply grips, I swear by spray paint so far. Grips have been on for 6 months with no movement. Never tried grip glue & spray paint is always available. Be sure to let any method dry completely before riding.
do spray it on the handles or in the grips? and how much, my right grip just wont stay, even with super glue :mad:
I would try cleaning the handle bar to gain some adhesion. I spayed paint into the grip so that I could see paint roll around inside the grip & have coverage. After twisting it on the paint seems to spread out nicely. I'm guessing too much isn't a good thing or it will take forever to dry. Hope this helps ;)
If you are having that much trouble... look into OURY's locking grips. They mount with screws and such. :thumbs: The hairspray trick should work though. You may want to lightly sand the bars to gain "grit".