I’ve got this 2013 Sportster 72. I’ve recently installed a white solo spring saddle and want to swap out the black OEM grips for white “coke-bottle” style, vintage ones. I was able to install them fine, but can’t get them to stick solid and not rotate on the handlebar. The theottle side grip works well, but the clutch side is impossible to permanently glue to the bar end.
I’m using isopropyl rubbing alcohol to clean the grip and the bar. Applying a liberal amount of ThermaBond Grip Glue and letting it dry/cure for 24+ hours and no luck. I noticed what looks like it might be a hole for a set-screw? Pic attached. White seat and grips
Gorilla glue is my choice usually. Its super permenant, be sure to use the super glue a non foaming version.
Other methods involve hair spray which is a good old school style and from what I've heard it does work well. Ive never had the grip lock work worth a crap.
i just put on white coke bottle grips also, i bought the avon ones, they have a built in lock on the left, no set screw, locks into the housing, no glue needed
With the left hand grip locked by the switch control housing what exactly is happening that you don't like? It certainly shouldn't be possible to pull it off.
I've always used the wife's Hair Spray to put grips on. Never had a problem with them turning. Clean the bar and inside the grip with rubbing alcohol. Spray liberally with hair spray, while wet it works as a lube to slide the grip on, as it dries they grips stick like crazy.
02-10-2019, 10:33 PM
A not so sticky situation...
