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Title: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: scarman on August 10, 2009, 08:05:28 PM
Im having trouble getting the grips to  stick really good to my bars especially on the clutch side.

Ive tried Scotts grip glue as well as Renthal grip glue (using a Scott grip) and it goes on good and tight, but after

one moto it slowly gets twisted around. Safety wired it with no help. Any other tricks Im missing?

I cleaned the bar real good with carb/ brake cleaner to get the glue off before I put the new grip on.

WTF?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: 7out on August 10, 2009, 08:26:37 PM
I've had good luck with the Pro Taper instant set glue.  Just make sure you move quickly cause once that shit goes off, it goes off.  I used to have your same problem with the other types of glue too.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: ypd64 on August 10, 2009, 08:40:38 PM
WD40 or paint works when they dry
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: zman on August 10, 2009, 08:45:53 PM
WD40/Aqua Net and a compressed air works for me
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on August 10, 2009, 09:09:56 PM
I have use brake cleaner for years. a 3-4 sec shot of brake clean in the grip, slide it on (it will be real slippery at 1st, then in about 5 min its on there good.  I always add safety after just to be safe, but  it's great.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: scarman on August 10, 2009, 09:37:04 PM
Gonna try the wd-40/ brake cleaner route and see how it goes.  Do I use grip glue also, or just
the solvent alone? thanx in advance.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mxr64k on August 10, 2009, 10:15:30 PM
spray paint....
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on August 11, 2009, 12:38:36 AM
Gonna try the wd-40/ brake cleaner route and see how it goes.  Do I use grip glue also, or just
the solvent alone? thanx in advance.

nothing but brake cleaner
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: JOe399 on August 11, 2009, 02:24:05 AM
Gonna try the wd-40/ brake cleaner route and see how it goes.  Do I use grip glue also, or just
the solvent alone? thanx in advance.

nothing but brake cleaner


Or nothing but spray paint.

With the paint and BC cleaner you can also remove with compressed air out a nozzle.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: thariddla on August 11, 2009, 07:50:33 AM
Protaper glue. Make sure when you clean the bar that there is no residue left on it from the solvents you used to clean it. That will cause the glue to not work and your grip to spin.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: nickvalve on August 11, 2009, 09:02:19 AM
Too much glue - use a little less , it should almost go off before you get it on , you gotta work fast however . Try to ease up on the death grip too .
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on August 11, 2009, 10:04:12 AM
ya for anything make sure the bar is as clean as possible
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: THE DON on August 11, 2009, 10:06:54 AM
Get a set of these ODI grips that clamp on.

http://www.odigrips.com/ (http://www.odigrips.com/)

(http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_190%20ODIIL4.jpg)
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: chris64 on August 11, 2009, 10:25:46 AM
I use spray glue, spray paint or hair spray (in that order).  Except with Renthal grips because they seem to dissolve easy with chemicals so I use the Renthal glue.  I used to use safety wire but stopped a while back and haven't had any problems.  I'd worry about hairspray being water soluble.  On a wet day I could see it slowly working it's way down the grips.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: HondaDirtRider5 on August 11, 2009, 11:08:10 AM
grip glue and safety wire?. . . . no secret tricks, they never move.

Just make sure the bar is clean, usually clean the inside of the grip too. . . Don't use too much glue either or it wont hold to the bar.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on August 11, 2009, 11:32:24 AM
grip glue and safety wire?. . . . no secret tricks, they never move.

Just make sure the bar is clean, usually clean the inside of the grip too. . . Don't use too much glue either or it wont hold to the bar.
grip glue and safety wire

3 wire wraps on each grip.
1 inch in from the end and one at the beginning of the grip, 3rd one spiting the difference.

here is an awesome picture... :lol:

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Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: MXer54 on August 11, 2009, 12:25:50 PM
Get a set of these ODI grips that clamp on.

http://www.odigrips.com/ (http://www.odigrips.com/)

(http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_190%20ODIIL4.jpg)

I got those and they didnt work....my bar was too fat.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: DirtBikeKid48 on August 11, 2009, 02:01:01 PM
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and get Gorilla glue.....best stuff ever you wont have to use wire if you dont want to! Just follow the directions and you will be good to go!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: HondaDirtRider5 on August 11, 2009, 02:16:36 PM
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and get Gorilla glue.....best stuff ever you wont have to use wire if you dont want to! Just follow the directions and you will be good to go!

Thats great if you crash a lot, and bend bars more often than you change grips. But the whole point of grip glue is that u can get it off when you need to change grips  :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: THE DON on August 11, 2009, 04:08:05 PM
Get a set of these ODI grips that clamp on.

http://www.odigrips.com/ (http://www.odigrips.com/)

(http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_190%20ODIIL4.jpg)

I got those and they didnt work....my bar was too fat.

I never had them. I would think they come in a few sizes. Oh well. Glue and safety wire the shit on. Or try pissing in the grips. Tells us if that works.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: PCD771 on August 11, 2009, 04:16:05 PM
Get a set of these ODI grips that clamp on.

http://www.odigrips.com/ (http://www.odigrips.com/)

(http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_190%20ODIIL4.jpg)

I got those and they didnt work....my bar was too fat.

I never had them. I would think they come in a few sizes. Oh well. Glue and safety wire the shit on. Or try pissing in the grips. Tells us if that works.

It's "A" way.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: DirtBikeKid48 on August 11, 2009, 06:36:31 PM
Thats great if you crash a lot, and bend bars more often than you change grips. But the whole point of grip glue is that u can get it off when you need to change grips  :lol:
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It is also very easy to cut the grips off with a razor blade just like you would do with any other grips that were put on with any other grip glue i've used it for 3 years and never had a problem...and i'm assuming that you have had issues using the gorilla glue and not being able to get the grips off hondadirtrider5? Since your really familiar with putting grips on and taking them off with gorilla glue...or your just assuming since I said that the stuff works well and no wire is needed
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: HondaDirtRider5 on August 11, 2009, 10:26:17 PM
Getting the grip off is not the issue, getting the glue off the handlebar is when you will run into a problem. Most grip glue it will just peel off with your fingers or a quick hit with some contact cleaner and a rag.

Gorilla Glue is AMAZING stuff, use it all of the time. But in this situation its like cooking toast with a flamethrower
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: ROOSTTHROWER on August 12, 2009, 07:44:21 AM

Or nothing but spray paint.

With the paint and BC cleaner you can also remove with compressed air out a nozzle.


what the OG since '03 said.  But I use flat black.  any type of enamel paint seems not to last.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mando54 on August 12, 2009, 09:10:55 AM
Idiots.  :?  Just rub some Tussin on it.  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: MxStAr237 on August 12, 2009, 05:38:35 PM
soo a question about the spray paint trick..

how much do i use? and do i spray it in the grip or on the bar itself?
im having trouble finding what works.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: JOe399 on August 12, 2009, 06:41:13 PM
soo a question about the spray paint trick..

how much do i use? and do i spray it in the grip or on the bar itself?
im having trouble finding what works.

Just shoot a little spray into the grip, it doesn't take much, slide/pull the grip onto the bars and let it set.

Go for the cheap non enamel stuff if you have a can laying around
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Sidewinder on August 12, 2009, 06:56:53 PM
It's 2009.  Is this really a thread topic?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: ROOSTTHROWER on August 12, 2009, 08:06:35 PM
soo a question about the spray paint trick..

how much do i use? and do i spray it in the grip or on the bar itself?
im having trouble finding what works.

Just shoot a little spray into the grip, it doesn't take much, slide/pull the grip onto the bars and let it set.

Go for the cheap non enamel stuff if you have a can laying around


just curious....does this apply to grips that are for quads????  or does this work on MX bikes also? :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: JOe399 on August 12, 2009, 08:14:58 PM
Depends if your a track quad rider or not  :|
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: nornevrder on August 12, 2009, 08:27:36 PM
spray paint....
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: VegasVinny on August 12, 2009, 09:52:25 PM
Camel spit
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Spode on August 13, 2009, 08:27:59 AM
Call kawasaki industries cuz there grips never come off the handle bar or the thotle tube
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mxr64k on August 13, 2009, 09:01:12 AM
soo a question about the spray paint trick..

how much do i use? and do i spray it in the grip or on the bar itself?
im having trouble finding what works.

i doubted also until my last grip change... i grabbed an old can of paint and tried it... so smooth!  much easier to get the grip on and position it correctly before it sets... they haven't moved a bit since... when I use glue they seem to rotate after a while but not now!

the only bad thing is it takes longer for them to dry and set... but if you do it the night before riding with them, there's no problem.

try it!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mxr64k on August 13, 2009, 09:02:00 AM
It's 2009.  Is this really a thread topic?
yup
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mXn181 on August 13, 2009, 09:06:54 AM
I have use brake cleaner for years. a 3-4 sec shot of brake clean in the grip, slide it on (it will be real slippery at 1st, then in about 5 min its on there good.  I always add safety after just to be safe, but  it's great.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Dirtbag on August 16, 2009, 09:37:01 PM
(http://shophitech.com/images/superglue-6pk.jpg)

Like 99 cents at Wal Mart.  One tube'll do a set of grips and you can hit the track 5 minutes after installation.

Gotta use a wire-wheel to get the old glue off the bars, though.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: thariddla on August 17, 2009, 02:40:40 PM
Protaper glue. Make sure when you clean the bar that there is no residue left on it from the solvents you used to clean it. That will cause the glue to not work and your grip to spin.

Just replaced my grips. Dayum glue works to good. Had a hell of a time getting my old grips off. Never spun and no safety wire.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: scarman on August 18, 2009, 04:40:07 PM
Used protaper glue on some new grips. Worked like a champ, safety wired up with no slip.
Thanx again for all the replies.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: dunn2500 on August 22, 2009, 12:53:03 AM
spray paint
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: VegasVinny on August 22, 2009, 04:36:47 PM
I've always used Liquid Nails. Never had a problem with that stuff.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: dndmx on August 24, 2009, 09:30:46 PM
I use rubber cement, but obviously theres plenty of stuff that works.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Crazy Russian on August 26, 2009, 12:19:02 PM
I use 3M super 77 spray adhesive.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Super-77/Super77/SprayAdhesive/Product-Information/

Works great for me without wire.



But don't even try to use the old hard stock Honda grips - those don't glue easily..not sure about other manufacturers.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: zman on September 27, 2009, 11:07:36 PM
spray paint
I tried it and works like a charm
you do have to add liberal amount and rotate it a few times and leave it alone
I also clean the bars real good , if there is anything
on the bar ill even use sandpaper
Clean the inside of the grip real good also
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Matt Fisher on September 28, 2009, 09:07:08 PM
Several years ago I tried spray paint on Spider grips- they disintegrated before I got them lined up on the bars.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: MxStAr237 on October 05, 2009, 04:36:57 PM
double sided type used to golf club grips.
three strips cut to length. use windex to deactivate the stickyness
let sit. go ride! ive tried to spin my grips and they wont budge..
can find it at a local golf shop
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: MaicoCPA on October 06, 2009, 04:56:25 PM
Fool proof method, easy, not messy:

Fill grip with approx. 1 tablespoon of lacquer thinner.  Put hand over opening and agitate for about five seconds.  Pour out thinner.  Slide grip onto bars or throttle tube.  Grip is now fixed solid.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: dunn2500 on October 07, 2009, 01:11:48 AM
Fool proof method, easy, not messy:

Fill grip with approx. 1 tablespoon of lacquer thinner.  Put hand over opening and agitate for about five seconds.  Pour out thinner.  Slide grip onto bars or throttle tube.  Grip is now fixed solid.
really, no wire?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: MaicoCPA on October 07, 2009, 10:37:27 AM
Fool proof method, easy, not messy:

Fill grip with approx. 1 tablespoon of lacquer thinner.  Put hand over opening and agitate for about five seconds.  Pour out thinner.  Slide grip onto bars or throttle tube.  Grip is now fixed solid.
really, no wire?

One strand on clutch side, just in case.  Rode a half dozen times w/o wire and no movement.  Still, I decided since I had wire and pliers, why not be extra safe.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: PCD771 on October 07, 2009, 03:11:13 PM
Fool proof method, easy, not messy:

Fill grip with approx. 1 tablespoon of lacquer thinner.  Put hand over opening and agitate for about five seconds.  Pour out thinner.  Slide grip onto bars or throttle tube.  Grip is now fixed solid.
really, no wire?

One strand on clutch side, just in case.  Rode a half dozen times w/o wire and no movement.  Still, I decided since I had wire and pliers, why not be extra safe.

That will make it stay just fine. Safety wire works well if the grip gets ripped, it prevents the dirt from getting under the grip.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: dunn2500 on October 07, 2009, 05:09:16 PM
Fool proof method, easy, not messy:

Fill grip with approx. 1 tablespoon of lacquer thinner.  Put hand over opening and agitate for about five seconds.  Pour out thinner.  Slide grip onto bars or throttle tube.  Grip is now fixed solid.
really, no wire?

One strand on clutch side, just in case.  Rode a half dozen times w/o wire and no movement.  Still, I decided since I had wire and pliers, why not be extra safe.
thinner is not sticky when it dries so how does it make the grip stay...............does it somewhat melt the rubber through chemical reaction?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: MaicoCPA on October 08, 2009, 02:21:53 PM
Fool proof method, easy, not messy:

Fill grip with approx. 1 tablespoon of lacquer thinner.  Put hand over opening and agitate for about five seconds.  Pour out thinner.  Slide grip onto bars or throttle tube.  Grip is now fixed solid.
really, no wire?

One strand on clutch side, just in case.  Rode a half dozen times w/o wire and no movement.  Still, I decided since I had wire and pliers, why not be extra safe.
thinner is not sticky when it dries so how does it make the grip stay...............does it somewhat melt the rubber through chemical reaction?

It's the chemical reaction of the inside of the grip being melted by the thinner and once it re-cures it is bonded to the bars.  Just make sure it's lacquer thinner and not paint thinner (mineral spirits).  That stuff won't work. The same principle works with hair spray or spray paint.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: PCD771 on October 08, 2009, 06:36:16 PM
5 pages

bump
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on June 13, 2010, 11:28:08 AM
5 pages

bump
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Andy753 on June 14, 2010, 11:36:42 AM
Call Suzuki and ask them what glue they use on the throttle tube. That sh_t welds the grip on.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Valdez on June 14, 2010, 02:09:11 PM
use super glue and it will melt to the bars. 
yeah 4+ pages on this and you can't fiind a thing on shock service instructions.  :?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: THE DON on June 14, 2010, 04:35:06 PM
Piss in them, if that doen't get them to stick at least they will stay on because you will not want to touch them.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: the prophet on June 15, 2010, 08:52:46 PM
use super glue and it will melt to the bars. 
yeah 4+ pages on this and you can't fiind a thing on shock service instructions.  :?
  Who's asking? The shock is pretty easy.The hardest part is cleaning the moFo.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Haywood on July 02, 2010, 08:25:50 AM
Goon fest    :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: SammyD173 on July 02, 2010, 09:33:22 AM
Get a set of these ODI grips that clamp on.

http://www.odigrips.com/ (http://www.odigrips.com/)

(http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_190%20ODIIL4.jpg)

I got those and they didnt work....my bar was too fat.

I've been running these for years. Use an allen key to put them on. They never move, ready to ride in 20 secs.

The do NOT work with Pro Taper brand bars which have too much knurling. Works with all types of Renthal bars.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: the prophet on July 02, 2010, 04:12:15 PM
Goon fest    :lol:
Douche nozzle.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: dunn2500 on July 02, 2010, 07:52:01 PM
i tried the laquer thinner idea and it didnt work
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: McLuvin on July 02, 2010, 07:59:27 PM
the easiest way is to sell the bike to someone that has a clue  :lol:  and then buy it back afterwards
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on July 02, 2010, 10:21:41 PM
just try the brake cleaner. 
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: scarman on July 03, 2010, 07:46:10 PM
Did the pro taper grip glue on the bars with contact cleaner in the grips. Let it sit for a minute then

put it on....worked like a champ, now can we let this thread die
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: thariddla on July 05, 2010, 10:44:40 AM
Did the pro taper grip glue on the bars with contact cleaner in the grips. Let it sit for a minute then

put it on....worked like a champ, now can we let this thread die

Damn 11 months later huh.... :lol:

Protaper glue. Make sure when you clean the bar that there is no residue left on it from the solvents you used to clean it. That will cause the glue to not work and your grip to spin.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: dndmx on July 05, 2010, 11:16:03 AM
What is this...rocket science, Mcluvin nailed it yo!!!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: PCD771 on July 05, 2010, 11:20:56 AM
bump
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on July 06, 2010, 01:31:29 PM
the easiest way is to sell the bike to someone that has a clue  :lol:  and then buy it back afterwards
:lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: applesauce973 on July 07, 2010, 08:52:11 AM
Did the pro taper grip glue on the bars with contact cleaner in the grips. Let it sit for a minute then

put it on....worked like a champ, now can we let this thread die

Damn 11 months later huh.... :lol:

Protaper glue. Make sure when you clean the bar that there is no residue left on it from the solvents you used to clean it. That will cause the glue to not work and your grip to spin.
I bet it makes it to the 1 year mark. :P :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mxsuzuki81 on August 03, 2010, 09:19:59 PM
bump
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: willma-fingerdo on August 03, 2010, 10:32:40 PM
Ok go get some popcorn, set back, watch some HOW TO video's and be a expert grip glue'R.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5zJFTpSFM  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5zJFTpSFM)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R4B9f_rlyk&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R4B9f_rlyk&feature=related)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVhZIgWiKyY&feature=related  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVhZIgWiKyY&feature=related)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPdjvUlJorc&feature=related  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPdjvUlJorc&feature=related)

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsUTCRir3Uw&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsUTCRir3Uw&feature=related)

WHY NOT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C85kTwFEymo&feature=related  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C85kTwFEymo&feature=related)
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mxsuzuki81 on August 10, 2010, 10:13:56 PM
Did the pro taper grip glue on the bars with contact cleaner in the grips. Let it sit for a minute then

put it on....worked like a champ, now can we let this thread die

Damn 11 months later huh.... :lol:

Protaper glue. Make sure when you clean the bar that there is no residue left on it from the solvents you used to clean it. That will cause the glue to not work and your grip to spin.
I bet it makes it to the 1 year mark. :P :lol:
hell yeah!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: THE DON on August 11, 2010, 10:45:39 AM
Be a man and run the bars without grips!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Spahnzuki on August 28, 2010, 11:19:27 PM
Did the pro taper grip glue on the bars with contact cleaner in the grips. Let it sit for a minute then

put it on....worked like a champ, now can we let this thread die

Damn 11 months later huh.... :lol:

Protaper glue. Make sure when you clean the bar that there is no residue left on it from the solvents you used to clean it. That will cause the glue to not work and your grip to spin.
I bet it makes it to the 1 year mark. :P :lol:
hell yeah!

Bump  8)
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on August 30, 2010, 07:51:04 AM
Im having trouble getting the grips to  stick really good to my bars especially on the clutch side.

Ive tried Scotts grip glue as well as Renthal grip glue (using a Scott grip) and it goes on good and tight, but after

one moto it slowly gets twisted around. Safety wired it with no help. Any other tricks Im missing?

I cleaned the bar real good with carb/ brake cleaner to get the glue off before I put the new grip on.

WTF?
Did he ever find an answer?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: zman on August 30, 2010, 08:10:45 AM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: tcook303 on August 30, 2010, 05:45:30 PM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips

me too. and thats if i dont tip over.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on October 21, 2010, 04:00:37 PM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips

me too. and thats if i dont tip over.
My grips last about 100 hours, protaper pillow top.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: RedStrapperRacing on October 22, 2010, 10:21:35 AM
Spray paint & ProTaper pillow tops
risk Racing has just put out a new kind of grip that comes with some sort of adhesive strip to install their grips with. Seen a guy put a set on a few races back, they went on real easy and them suckers were on there good - not sure how the grips have held up yet though.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Jrocket on October 22, 2010, 06:59:50 PM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips

me too. and thats if i dont tip over.

Ease up the grip Kung Fu!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mxsuzuki81 on October 23, 2010, 12:27:55 PM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips

me too. and thats if i dont tip over.

Ease up the grip Kung Fu!
no shit! i could probably use a set of grips for 6 months or longer
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: tcook303 on October 26, 2010, 11:58:05 AM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips

me too. and thats if i dont tip over.

Ease up the grip Kung Fu!
no shit! i could probably use a set of grips for 6 months or longer

maybe thats my problem. i got a g.i. joe kung fu grip....like my chick.
throttle is good, but the other side always breaks loose.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: flipside on October 26, 2010, 12:24:33 PM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips

me too. and thats if i dont tip over.

Ease up the grip Kung Fu!
no shit! i could probably use a set of grips for 6 months or longer

maybe thats my problem. i got a g.i. joe kung fu grip....like my chick.
throttle is good, but the other side always breaks loose.
:shock:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mxtinter on February 07, 2011, 08:52:30 PM
About 26 years ago and Long before I had a clue how to work on bikes, my friend asked me to go with him to the races and be his mechanic for the day. We had both just turned 16 so it was exciting to go without our parents. When he asked me to put on the the new grips, the only thing I could find was 409. They seemed to go on well and they weren't spining.
When the gate droped on the Shadow Glen track a Indian Dunnes, My buddy had the best start of his life but when he got to the first corner, I saw his left hand fly off. At first I thought he was giving a victory hand pump for the holeshot till I saw him go straight through the corner and crash. when I ran over to see if he was ok, all I saw was that grip still in his hand.

Till this day, every time a mechanic conversation comes up, I have to hear how I screwed up his best start ever. He now works at FMF, so you can imagine how often that comes up.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Dirtbag on February 10, 2011, 09:06:54 PM
When the gate droped on the Shadow Glen track a Indian Dunnes, My buddy had the best start of his life but when he got to the first corner, I saw his left hand fly off. At first I thought he was giving a victory hand pump for the holeshot till I saw him go straight through the corner and crash. when I ran over to see if he was ok, all I saw was that grip still in his hand.


 :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: mxvet37 on February 17, 2011, 10:56:49 PM
Too much glue - use a little less , it should almost go off before you get it on , you gotta work fast however . Try to ease up on the death grip too .

Just realized why my clutch side use to eventually spin. Started using less Renthal glue and of course safety wire, problem solved.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Zerofear66 on June 30, 2011, 06:55:02 AM
Im having trouble getting the grips to  stick really good to my bars especially on the clutch side.

Ive tried Scotts grip glue as well as Renthal grip glue (using a Scott grip) and it goes on good and tight, but after

one moto it slowly gets twisted around. Safety wired it with no help. Any other tricks Im missing?

I cleaned the bar real good with carb/ brake cleaner to get the glue off before I put the new grip on.

WTF?

Start with a clean bar. Wrap it with cloth tape. Apply Gorilla glue. Twist on grip. Wipe off excess glue. Let it sit over night. Done.
Tip.
I remove my throttle tube when changing out that side. Keeps you from gluing it to the bar if glue seeps in.
and yes Ive done it....PITFA to clean off.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Spode on May 13, 2012, 10:27:14 PM
i use 3m contact spray glue
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: langhammx on May 13, 2012, 11:16:55 PM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips

me too. and thats if i dont tip over.

Ease up the grip Kung Fu!
no shit! i could probably use a set of grips for 6 months or longer

 :(
Yeah, no kidding !! Sad deal, forsure...
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on May 14, 2012, 09:22:27 AM
It's 2009.  Is this really a thread topic?
  :lol:

Time flys!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: tcook303 on May 14, 2012, 10:37:07 AM
It's 2009.  Is this really a thread topic?
  :lol:

Time flys!
and i learned so much. im still on the same set of grips since my last post in this thread. thanks guys!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: RacerDad on May 14, 2012, 11:18:59 AM
how do you guys get the grips to last that long?

4 or 5 rides and i need new grips

me too. and thats if i dont tip over.

Ease up the grip Kung Fu!
no shit! i could probably use a set of grips for 6 months or longer

 :(
Yeah, no kidding !! Sad deal, forsure...
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: rlmxracer on May 14, 2012, 11:34:31 AM
Hey guys I just got a new set of grips. Does anyone have any tricks to keep them from spinning on the bars? What adhesive do you use?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Mandingo157 on May 14, 2012, 11:54:27 AM
Hey guys I just got a new set of grips. Does anyone have any tricks to keep them from spinning on the bars? What adhesive do you use?

I use super glue and wire..when done just cut em off, they done anyway..clean the bar off (its easy) and repeat for the new ones...I have done this for every bike with no problem...

and they do come off easy when ya change em...
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Huxley on May 14, 2012, 02:53:10 PM
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk193/vegenigma/splooge.gif)
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Inoculation on May 14, 2012, 06:37:21 PM
I glaze my knuckles and then finger the inside of each grip.  If it's a little too tight, just spit on it.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on May 14, 2012, 10:34:47 PM
flat paint yo
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: lbccrf450r on May 16, 2012, 10:35:14 PM
Scanning thru this thread, I realize how long many of you guys have been on board with this site.  :) Seems I'll be a newb for quite some time regardless of post count! :lol: It's all good though. :) :) :)
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: THE DON on May 17, 2012, 07:50:57 AM
1.Glue and safety wire.

2. Hair spray and done.

3. Spray paint and tape.

4. What grips? I run them bare.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: SammyD173 on November 06, 2012, 08:54:10 PM
Bump :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: chris64 on November 06, 2012, 09:11:11 PM
I'll go try tears and let you know how it works  :(    :P :wink: :| :cry:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on September 12, 2013, 07:44:40 AM
Im having trouble getting the grips to  stick really good to my bars especially on the clutch side.

Ive tried Scotts grip glue as well as Renthal grip glue (using a Scott grip) and it goes on good and tight, but after

one moto it slowly gets twisted around. Safety wired it with no help. Any other tricks Im missing?

I cleaned the bar real good with carb/ brake cleaner to get the glue off before I put the new grip on.

WTF?

Did you ever figure it out? 
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Spode on September 12, 2013, 08:28:18 AM
Im having trouble getting the grips to  stick really good to my bars especially on the clutch side.

Ive tried Scotts grip glue as well as Renthal grip glue (using a Scott grip) and it goes on good and tight, but after

one moto it slowly gets twisted around. Safety wired it with no help. Any other tricks Im missing?

I cleaned the bar real good with carb/ brake cleaner to get the glue off before I put the new grip on.

WTF?
i havent cuz last weekend my clutch side grip twisted

Did you ever figure it out? 
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on September 12, 2013, 12:31:02 PM
Im having trouble getting the grips to  stick really good to my bars especially on the clutch side.

Ive tried Scotts grip glue as well as Renthal grip glue (using a Scott grip) and it goes on good and tight, but after

one moto it slowly gets twisted around. Safety wired it with no help. Any other tricks Im missing?

I cleaned the bar real good with carb/ brake cleaner to get the glue off before I put the new grip on.

WTF?
i havent cuz last weekend my clutch side grip twisted

Did you ever figure it out? 

I think you are suppose to twist the other one.   :?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on September 12, 2013, 03:07:36 PM
"So what is the best way to get the grips to stay?" - Hitler
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: oldschoolmxer on September 12, 2013, 09:46:24 PM
 :lol: :lol:
"So what is the best way to get the grips to stay?" - Hitler
:lol: :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: kb on September 14, 2013, 07:03:29 AM
"So what is the best way to get the grips to stay?" - Hitler

"...Hey, Mr. Hitler, how's the weather down there?"  -Baby Jesus
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on November 13, 2013, 10:18:31 AM
Im having trouble getting the grips to  stick really good to my bars especially on the clutch side.

Ive tried Scotts grip glue as well as Renthal grip glue (using a Scott grip) and it goes on good and tight, but after

one moto it slowly gets twisted around. Safety wired it with no help. Any other tricks Im missing?

I cleaned the bar real good with carb/ brake cleaner to get the glue off before I put the new grip on.

WTF?
i havent cuz last weekend my clutch side grip twisted

Did you ever figure it out? 

I think you are suppose to twist the other one.   :?
8)
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on April 11, 2014, 09:03:17 AM
http://motocross.transworld.net/1000160356/news/install-grips/

Quote
It would take a real moron to mess up something as simple as putting on grips, but we’ve seen it more times than we’d care to share…
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: billyghog on April 11, 2014, 09:29:11 AM
http://motocross.transworld.net/1000160356/news/install-grips/

Quote
It would take a real moron to mess up something as simple as putting on grips, but we’ve seen it more times than we’d care to share…

This guy uses clear spray paint. Everyone knows you're supposed to use black.  :roll:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: THE DON on April 17, 2014, 03:26:50 PM
I like to use heat and have the grips melt on to my bars.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: PCD771 on April 17, 2014, 09:05:45 PM
Grips are for pussies. 
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Matt Fisher on April 21, 2014, 09:46:16 PM
Grips are for pussies. 
None of the pussies I've ever enjoyed had a grip.  Never seemed to have a need for one either.  Maybe you're doing it wrong....  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on March 12, 2018, 02:07:25 PM
Bump
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Redeye on March 12, 2018, 08:04:25 PM
Snail trails work for me
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: SLAPAHO on March 12, 2018, 08:52:40 PM
Snail trails work for me

 :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on March 13, 2018, 06:23:26 AM
I just learned that grips come inside out and you pull them on so the smooth side is out.  No wonder grips spin when we all have been installing them wrong. Grip companies need to do a better job with the instructions, I mean it is pretty obvious now knowing the “grip” side towards the bars.

Now you know!  :shock:  8)
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: scotty walker on March 13, 2018, 08:22:39 AM
The new pro-taper lock ons have a soft compound like there regular grips. When you see them, it is a bit ingenious how they managed it.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: freds4 on March 13, 2018, 01:54:15 PM
Holy thread revival Batman!
This started in 2009.  :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: chris64 on March 14, 2018, 12:20:00 PM
...and I still say air compressor.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Zerofear66 on March 22, 2018, 03:14:13 PM


We stretch this thread out one more year and I believe it will be the longest/oldest running thread...


Now go get some clear spray paint and git bizzee....


Wheres "The Fountain" when ya need it?

 :shock:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Rokatt88 on March 22, 2018, 06:25:31 PM
What? You aren't using Uncle Yamahauler's Super Fountain Grip Glue?

All the OG's use it?

"It's sticky!"
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: timburandt on April 26, 2019, 01:40:39 PM
Spray paint works great as well!
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: Pokey on May 08, 2019, 06:14:55 PM
Allen wrench now  :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on May 08, 2019, 08:41:54 PM
Are grip adhesives performance enhancers? 
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: PCD771 on May 09, 2019, 10:55:42 AM
Are grip adhesives performance enhancers?

adds 2 horsepower.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: B-DUB#15 on May 09, 2019, 01:33:30 PM
This stuff is the bomb!

(https://i.imgur.com/xneVJZL.jpg)
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: PCD771 on May 12, 2019, 09:38:33 PM
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: NACNAC#721 on August 17, 2019, 07:23:52 PM
So I was installing my half waffle grips today and couldn’t figure out if the waffle portion faces away or towards the rider?? 🤔🤔
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: PCD771 on August 18, 2019, 04:30:58 PM
So I was installing my half waffle grips today and couldn’t figure out if the waffle portion faces away or towards the rider?? 🤔🤔

Switch sides, it'll make perfect sense.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: 5e4r6t on August 20, 2019, 01:09:12 PM
Flat black spray paint has always been my go to... idk if there’s a difference between colors or gloss but I always had flat black paint in my garage next to my metal mulisha stickers in my garage growing up so that’s what I use...
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on May 16, 2020, 02:11:43 PM
Just tried some flat spray paint. Fingers crossed 🤞
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: B-DUB#15 on May 16, 2020, 02:36:31 PM
Just tried some flat spray paint. Fingers crossed 🤞
Well that's half of the winning formula.  Now what color did you use?
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: jayfox911 on May 16, 2020, 05:05:05 PM
Just tried some flat spray paint. Fingers crossed 🤞
Well that's half of the winning formula.  Now what color did you use?
dark brown ...shit I didn’t even know the color mattered. What do I do now?????
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: B-DUB#15 on May 16, 2020, 06:11:01 PM
Just tried some flat spray paint. Fingers crossed 🤞
Well that's half of the winning formula.  Now what color did you use?
dark brown ...shit I didn’t even know the color mattered. What do I do now?????
You have two choices:
1. Spray your gloves with Flex Seal (PM PCD771 for the hookup), grab the bars and don't let go for 15 minutes, and go ride.
2. Sell the bike, buy a new one, and use flat black next time.
Title: Re: How do I get my grips to stick to the bars?
Post by: flipside on July 01, 2020, 10:06:32 AM
I have someone else do it. 8)