handlebar grip adhesive

sarc · 02-13-2011, 02:51 PM

I removed the grip to place a skull at the end. there is a grey "paste" some kind of glue.. anything specifi I should use to place the grip back on the handlebar? thanks

cactusjack · 02-13-2011, 03:43 PM

Whose skull was it?

I use Aqua Net unscented hair spray. Holds nice and tight. Lots of folks use "Gorilla Glue", which isn't really designed for this purpose.

audiogooroo · 02-13-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Whose skull was it?

I use Aqua Net unscented hair spray. Holds nice and tight. Lots of folks use "Gorilla Glue", which isn't really designed for this purpose.

But Aqua Net hairspray clearly is! LOL

**Top Cat** · 02-13-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Whose skull was it?

I use Aqua Net unscented hair spray. Holds nice and tight. Lots of folks use "Gorilla Glue", which isn't really designed for this purpose.

But Aqua Net hairspray clearly is! LOL

cactusjack · 02-13-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Whose skull was it?

I use Aqua Net unscented hair spray. Holds nice and tight. Lots of folks use "Gorilla Glue", which isn't really designed for this purpose.

But Aqua Net hairspray clearly is! LOL

I guess that did sound a little stupid. ::)

**ringadingh** · 02-13-2011, 06:45 PM

He wants to install a handlegrip, not go to the prom!

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-13-2011, 07:28 PM

Good comeback Daryl.

ndbigfish · 02-13-2011, 08:32 PM

I tried at least a half dozen adhesives and none held long. I tried a couple of grip glues, Aqua net and finally came to Gorilla glue. The grip has not moved since. Little secret; clean the handlebar where the grip goes and the inside of the grip with alcohol(not the drinking kind). Get and put on a nitrile glove. Put grip on handlebar and position at the desired location. Mark grip to be able to re-locate the grip upon re-installation. Remove grip. Apply a small amount of glue to your gloved finger and coat the handlebar where the grip goes with a small amount of glue. Slowly slide the grip on to the handlebar, as the glue is pushed ahead of the grip, carefully remove glue that is pushed ahead of the grip with your gloved finger until the grip is fully seated. Align markings to position grip. Allow the glue to dry overnight. Do not get this glue on your skin. Trust me on this one. Acetone will only clean it off to a certain point.

blowndodge · 02-13-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

But Aqua Net hairspray clearly is! LOL

I guess that did sound a little stupid. ::)

Scott don't sell yourself short! That was PLENTY STUPID!

**ringadingh** · 02-14-2011, 08:59 AM

I had my grips always come loose as well, I tried a few things to hold them on. Finally I smeared a little epoxy on the bars and that has held well ever since.

azroundboy · 02-14-2011, 06:42 PM

I always used dish soap(dawn) for grips, and once it drys never comes off and most of us should always have it around :)

sarc · 02-15-2011, 02:03 PM

thanks all, I'll try dish soap. lol not sure about hairspray..lol anyway, don't have enough hair left for that...lol cheers

**GIBBY** · 02-15-2011, 02:20 PM

I may be going out on a limb here, but I would and have used one of many "grip glues" that are made for that purpose. Just a thought.

mrbill69 · 02-15-2011, 02:20 PM

I've always used aluminum paint out of a spray can. It works for me.

cactusjack · 02-15-2011, 02:28 PM

I replaced my Kuryakyn ISO grips last night with some new black anodized ones from Avon. The clutch side grip doesn't use adhesive. It has 3 setscrews in the collar you tighten down onto the handlebars. Easy to install, easy to remove.

Now that I finally have my bike the way I want it, I am now re-modding my earlier mods. I'm so pathetic. ::)

02-13-2011, 02:51 PM	#1
sarc Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 49	handlebar grip adhesive I removed the grip to place a skull at the end. there is a grey "paste" some kind of glue.. anything specifi I should use to place the grip back on the handlebar? thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-13-2011, 03:43 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	handlebar grip adhesive Whose skull was it? I use Aqua Net unscented hair spray. Holds nice and tight. Lots of folks use "Gorilla Glue", which isn't really designed for this purpose. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-13-2011, 06:45 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	handlebar grip adhesive He wants to install a handlegrip, not go to the prom! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-13-2011, 07:28 PM	#7
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	handlebar grip adhesive Good comeback Daryl. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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02-13-2011, 08:32 PM	#8
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	handlebar grip adhesive I tried at least a half dozen adhesives and none held long. I tried a couple of grip glues, Aqua net and finally came to Gorilla glue. The grip has not moved since. Little secret; clean the handlebar where the grip goes and the inside of the grip with alcohol(not the drinking kind). Get and put on a nitrile glove. Put grip on handlebar and position at the desired location. Mark grip to be able to re-locate the grip upon re-installation. Remove grip. Apply a small amount of glue to your gloved finger and coat the handlebar where the grip goes with a small amount of glue. Slowly slide the grip on to the handlebar, as the glue is pushed ahead of the grip, carefully remove glue that is pushed ahead of the grip with your gloved finger until the grip is fully seated. Align markings to position grip. Allow the glue to dry overnight. Do not get this glue on your skin. Trust me on this one. Acetone will only clean it off to a certain point. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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02-14-2011, 08:59 AM	#10
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	handlebar grip adhesive I had my grips always come loose as well, I tried a few things to hold them on. Finally I smeared a little epoxy on the bars and that has held well ever since. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-14-2011, 06:42 PM	#11
azroundboy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 74	handlebar grip adhesive I always used dish soap(dawn) for grips, and once it drys never comes off and most of us should always have it around :)
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02-15-2011, 02:03 PM	#12
sarc Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 49	handlebar grip adhesive thanks all, I'll try dish soap. lol not sure about hairspray..lol anyway, don't have enough hair left for that...lol cheers
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02-15-2011, 02:20 PM	#13
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	handlebar grip adhesive I may be going out on a limb here, but I would and have used one of many "grip glues" that are made for that purpose. Just a thought. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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02-15-2011, 02:20 PM	#14
mrbill69 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 28	handlebar grip adhesive I've always used aluminum paint out of a spray can. It works for me.
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02-15-2011, 02:28 PM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	handlebar grip adhesive I replaced my Kuryakyn ISO grips last night with some new black anodized ones from Avon. The clutch side grip doesn't use adhesive. It has 3 setscrews in the collar you tighten down onto the handlebars. Easy to install, easy to remove. Now that I finally have my bike the way I want it, I am now re-modding my earlier mods. I'm so pathetic. ::) __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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