rmrc51
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« on: April 11, 2009, 05:25:55 PM » |
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I was all ready to install a new set of Kuryakyn hand grips on the Valk when I found that the "Death Grip" glue that comes with the grips was completely SOLID in the bottles. God knows how long these grips were hanging around. The grips them selves are perfect regarding the rubber.
What else can I use as an adhesive that will work just as well or better?
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2009, 05:38:55 PM » |
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Any dealer should have glue for hand grips
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2009, 06:53:06 PM » |
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i use door trim adhesive ..iv'e used this stuff for the last several times iv'e put new grips on..holds well and never had a problem..when i want to remove the grips. if ya grab them and twist them hard enough they brake loose and come right off. i ride a trike and the hand grips really get a workout because your always pulling and pushing on the grips to steer..never had one break loose unintentionally.. the good thing about it is..it does'nt dry so fast that you don't have time to postion them where ya want them before they grab tight..i normally just smear some around the end of the handlebar about 1 inch in..them twist the grip while installing it and it will work itself all throughout the grip.put too much on and you'll have a mess up around where the grip meets the handle clamps.
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rmrc51
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2009, 07:09:34 PM » |
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I normally just smear some around the end of the handlebar about 1 inch in..them twist the grip while installing it and it will work itself all throughout the grip.put too much on and you'll have a mess up around where the grip meets the handle clamps.
I'd imagine that I should follow the same 1 inch rule regarding where to apply any adhesive, right? |
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2009, 07:20:24 PM » |
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all depends on how thick the glue is..if it's really thin like super glue..then you could always go halfway with it..or if it's thick gooey glue then from the end to 1 inch in..the thick stuff will have a tendency to slide up the handlebar while your pushing the grip on..but the thin stuff won't go much farther than where you put it. kinda like putting grease on a peice of rod..and clamping your hand around it and running it from one end to the other..your hand will distribute the grease the whole lenth of the shaft but the excess will get pushed on up the shaft while being distributed..while thinner oil like wd-40 sprayed onto the same rod will. and running your hand from one end to the other won't do anything because theres no excess to get pushed along..
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rmrc51
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2009, 07:30:32 PM » |
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Thanks for the tips. Now I'll have to wait for Monday to get a replacement adhesive. Nothing will be open tomorrow.
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« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2009, 07:33:30 PM » |
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If you can wait for Tuesday your Honda dealer has Honda brand grip glue and it's quite good (about $6 bucks).
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rmrc51
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2009, 07:47:42 PM » |
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I can wait.  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2009, 02:57:49 AM » |
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I've heard Hair spray works great and lets you remove the grips later without damage.  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2009, 04:31:39 AM » |
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I've heard Hair spray works great and lets you remove the grips later without damage. Naughty, naughty - ya know there are some folks that tend to believe everything they read. They just can't help it! Heck, ya even had me going 'till I realized that there stuff is water soluble.  |
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« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2009, 04:41:13 AM » |
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I think he is serious...I have used hairspray on all my bikes for years. Last time on my Valk with the wifes "Garnnier" brand Fructis style spritz...with the all day hold, of course!  These grips have been on a little over three years. No problems. The key is to use the MAX HOLD type, and the spritz types are thicker, more gel like than a spray. While were at it, I'll come clean with you. I also use womens panty hose to take off the Florida Love Bugs. They work on any surface, chrome, paint, and windshield without damaging the finish.
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« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2009, 06:17:47 AM » |
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Golf grip tape, don't use the water soluble type.
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« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2009, 07:07:10 AM » |
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I have used super hold hair spray on grips and it worked well on those particular grips.
tried it on the Kury ISO grips and it did not.
had success with gel super glue.
Ken
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rmrc51
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« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2009, 07:12:03 AM » |
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lol,,,... Too many options here. I'll settle on something during the week. Thanks for all of the suggestions!!!! |
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« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2009, 02:34:01 PM » |
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Used hair spray on my ST 1300 grips about 1 year ago. Been in rain quite a few times with no effect.
Can't beat the price either! Just my 2 cents!
Ride safe and keep the shiny side up and the rbber side down.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2009, 04:27:39 AM » |
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lol,,,... Too many options here. I'll settle on something during the week. Thanks for all of the suggestions!!!! I am not a fan of superglue or any of the grip glues because they are not user friendly and if you don't get the grip right where you want it the first time, it is locked in place. For 20+ years, I have used clear RTV silicone sealant on multi sets of Kury Iso grips. Put a liberal amount inside the grip and some on the bar end....install spreads it down the bar (careful on the throttle side). Cleanup is easy, and you have all day to get everything positioned (instead of 6 seconds). Because you want your Iso grip rubbers to be alligned the same left and right (with a row of rubbers at the ten o'clock position under your palm), always do the throttle (harder) grip first, then it is easy to match up the left side. Allow RTV to set up overnight after install. I have had the RTV get loose after a couple years, and it is no big deal to pull the grip off, clean everything up and do it again. I haven't tried golf club/tennis racket tape, but that sounds like a good idea too. |
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2009, 06:02:45 AM » |
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I used Gorilla glue, because nothing else worked. Two years now and no troubles.
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« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2009, 06:22:25 AM » |
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Take masking tape, wrap it with the sticky side OUT on the bar. Put a liberal amount of lighter fluid on it to make it slippery and slide the grip on. Let it set for an hour. It won't come of off. I do this with golf clubs and it works perfectly. I did it with my Kury grips and have never had a problem.
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« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2009, 06:24:30 AM » |
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I used Gorilla glue, because nothing else worked. Two years now and no troubles.
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« Reply #20 on: April 13, 2009, 10:56:56 AM » |
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Same experience as Jess here. Good ol' clear RTV silicone. Added bonus is if you have to remove the grips for some reason the RTV silicone can be peeled out of the inside of the grip without damage to the grip rubber. I have found that roughing up the chrome bar with coarse grit sandpaper helps the bond. No need for that on the plastic throttle sleeve. Just an overnight set up time needed as the only drawback. I haven't bought a set of grips yet that had any usable glue with them. Always dried up!   |
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rmrc51
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« Reply #21 on: April 13, 2009, 11:17:55 AM » |
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I am not a fan of superglue or any of the grip glues because they are not user friendly and if you don't get the grip right where you want it the first time, it is locked in place. For 20+ years, I have used clear RTV silicone sealant on multi sets of Kury Iso grips. Put a liberal amount inside the grip and some on the bar end....install spreads it down the bar (careful on the throttle side). Cleanup is easy, and you have all day to get everything positioned (instead of 6 seconds). Because you want your Iso grip rubbers to be aligned the same left and right (with a row of rubbers at the ten o'clock position under your palm), always do the throttle (harder) grip first, then it is easy to match up the left side. Allow RTV to set up overnight after install. I have had the RTV get loose after a couple years, and it is no big deal to pull the grip off, clean everything up and do it again.
Looks like this is the way I'm going to go. I like the idea of having plenty of time to set the position of the grips. The factor of the silicon needing almost a day to fully solidify isn't an issue for me. My thanks to everyone for all of the suggestions. |
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« Reply #22 on: April 13, 2009, 05:21:12 PM » |
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Looks like this is the way I'm going to go. Wait......we weren't done arguing about it! 
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« Reply #23 on: April 14, 2009, 03:50:01 AM » |
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Looks like this is the way I'm going to go. Wait......we weren't done arguing about it! LMAO  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #24 on: April 14, 2009, 05:28:23 PM » |
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Looks like this is the way I'm going to go. Wait......we weren't done arguing about it! LMAO I see you are 110 miles south of me; I'm near Ft. Belvoir in Alex. VA. If the monsoons ever clear, I might get down that way some time. I have often ridden down through Orange. |
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« Reply #25 on: April 14, 2009, 05:58:29 PM » |
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I see you are 110 miles south of me; I'm near Ft. Belvoir in Alex. VA. If the monsoons ever clear, I might get down that way some time. I have often ridden down through Orange.
Jess, Any time you might find yourself down this was let me know. We'll meet up somewhere! |
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