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Pinned Fitting New Grips

Discussion in 'Tech Tips' started by kiffsta, Oct 16, 2011.

  1. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

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    A little trick I have learned over the years when fitting new grips to my motorcycle is to pour a small amount of petrol down the grip tube before sliding it onto the bar. The petrol acts as lubricant and allows the grip to slide on easily, the petrol will evapourate after a few mins and will shrink the rubber grip forming a strong bond with the bar.

    No glue needed !!

    Cheers

    Chris

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    Hairspray works well also.

    Lubricant at first to slide the grips on, then acts as a mild adhesive.

    Richard
     
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    I can vouch for the hairspray tip.  I've always used it when replacing grips on my mountain bikes and have never had a drama.
     
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    +1 for hair spray.

    Will have to try the petrol trick.

    Also compressed air under the grip to remove without damage.

    Joe
     
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    easiest method i have even been shown and used for donkeys years is compressed air from an air compressor

    connect up a small air duster attachment to the air line and fire compressed air where the new grips attach to the bar, work it round and slide the grips on


    works for getting the grips on and off in one piece

    very easy, no mess, works everytime like a charm
     
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    I needed to remove my grips grips without damaging them after cracking my bar in a small drop and compressed air is the way to go for removing them I used dishwashing liquid for refitting them with good results as well.
     
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    I've found spray paint works well for me. Acts as a lubricant when sliding the grips on then acts as a bond when it dries. Easy to clean off with a bit of white spirits or whatever as well when you replace the grips.
     
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    It is important to clean the inside of the grips to remove the moulding lubricant before fitting. This is why I use thinners to clean inside then slide them on while still wet. Never had any problems yet.
     
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    I always use the air compressor these days. So much easier.
    I bought an air tool a few years ago for $25 that was designed just for motorcycle grips.
    Just been Googling but cannot find it.
     
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    Hey Mark
    My mechanic uses the compressed air method, works every time The nozzle used is pretty straight and slides under the grip easily.
     
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    The tool I have has a 90 degree fitting that is shaped to go between grip and bar.
     
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    Lol old thread but you can't go past a bit of spit to slide the grips on I do it all the time never had a problem lol
     
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    wire locking them works great too lol
     
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    Just about to re-fit my grips to stop them slipping. Took me ages to find this thread again! Hairspray it is.
     
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    silver paint works to.
     
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    I've always used a window cleaner, like windex. Never had a problem but hadn't thought about it in too much detail before either!
     
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    Make sure you clean the bar and inside the new grips before applying the glue/hairspray with metho/thinners to remove the release agent used in moulding the grips.
     
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    All great suggestions! :thumb_ups:

    Another vote for dishwashing liquid here.

    I normally use a drop of dishwashing concentrate smeared inside the grip with a finger.

    Worked well when fitting the heated grips on Jack, swapping grips around on the CB250RSs, after replacing the clip-ons on Nix, and after straightening the left clip-on on the FZR400.

    Never had any issues with them slipping even after riding in the rain.
     

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