Glue for grips

[MIVALKRIDER]

What kind of glue can I use to install a new set of iso grips.

[Jack]

Gorilla Glue works great.

[TomL]

After I tried the glue that came with my Kury grips (twice), I ended up getting some Honda Grip Glue.  That is some strong stuff.  No more grip failure.

Tom

[Andy]

Golf club grip tape works great, don't buy the water soluble type.

[Cholla]

I used the "Goo Automotive" glue and has held well for 5+ yrs.

One thing I did before installing the Kury grips the 2nd time was to remove the rubber inserts and wipe the inside of the grips well with brake cleaner/solvent.  Then I roughed up the inside a bit with sandpaper for better adhesion.  The inside felt slick/oily when I first got them and I think that is why I had to reglue them after the first attempt.



Best Regards

[doubletee]

and I also disassemble the Kury grips and clean the insides of the rubber parts with Isopropyl alcohol before gluing.

[FLATSIX]

My grips are mounted without glue - seems no problem, but if in the far future I have to replace them, no problem with glu as there isn't....

[MIVALKRIDER]

I notice the these Kuryakan grips seemed like they have a film of some kind on them. I'll be sure to clean them good and rough them up before gluing them. Thanks for all the great tips!

[HotRod]

What kind of glue can I use to install a new set of iso grips.

Mine just broke loose yesterday, thanks for asking that question.

[Jess from VA]

I have used various methods, but found that clear RTV silicone is the best, because it gives you all the time in the world (like 30 minutes or more) to get things positioned exactly where you want them before setting up.  And it is easier than most stuff to get the grip off later if you want to without damaging it. 

I have used it with Kuryakyn Iso grips many times.  Scuff up the throttle sleeve and left bar end. Squeeze some into the grip (more) and around the end of the bar (less).  When you slide it on, it spreads it out on the way up, but also builds up excess on the outside which you clean up as you go (so you don't glue your throttle grip to the controls above the grip.  It cleans up easily, unlike goop like superglue.

To keep the rubbers in Iso grips (or others) evenly lined up on both sides (with rubbers at about 10 o'clock under your palm on top), always do the throttle (trickier side) first, then it is easy to match the position of the right to the left side second. 

With RTV, do not ride for at least overnight to allow good setup.  I have had RTV come loose over time, and it is no big deal to pull it off, clean it up, and do it again.

One other point.  If you are considering a throttle lock, now is the time for install when doing new grips (goes above the throttle grip).  I use the MADCO cam lock, which is spendy, but beautiful billet that looks and functions perfectly on my Valks.

http://www.madcorider.com/

http://www.madcorider.com/cam-lock_kawasaki.html

[Spirited-6]

Gorilla Glue works great.

If you NEVER EVER,EVER,EVER, EVER want to remove them.  

[NITRO]

Gorilla Glue works great.

+1! It works great. I have no reason to remove them, so this was a perfect solution for me.

[fudgie]

I used honda grip glue. 9 years now and the clutch side is now starting to hold.  ??? I use to be able to spin it but now is getting a little tight.

[roboto65]

Shoot you all got lots of money Heck I grab the wifes Hairspray and one wrap of electrical tape never had a loose grip yet....