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Old 02-07-2013, 08:19 PM
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got some iso grips ,and was wondering what the consensus was abot gluing the left grip all input is very much appreciated

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Old 02-07-2013, 08:33 PM
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I have the same grips and have to glue the left grip. If I don't it slowly slips off and I have to keep sliding it back into position. I'm afraid one day it will actually come off the bar while I'm riding if I don't glue it.

So, my advice would be to glue it.
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:36 PM
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If the inside of the grip is rubber, just spray some hairspray inside it and slide it on. In the morning it'll be on there good and if you ever decide to take it off just blow some compressed air under it.
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 08:37 PM
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Have you tried hair spray. Some say it's better than gluing it. But I've never used it.

LOL some one bet me to it.
 
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Glued mine even though the switch housing clamps around it. I don't hold on very tight, so I want what I'm holding on to solid. Would be scared the damn thing would come off, anyway.
 
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^^^Definitely^^^

Motocross riders religiously use hairspray (extra hold) on their grips. If it works for their riding conditions...should work on your street bike.
 
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In the past I've used hair spray and it's always worked, but for some reason it doesn't work on the ISO grips. Must be something to do with the material inside the grip. So I've used glue this time.
 
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:06 PM
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As a bmx rider, its what I always use too. I do flips and **** on my bike, and yet to slip.

Aquanet works great
 
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I have used benzine on the ISO grips I've had on my various bikes over the past few years, works for me.
 
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On my ISO grips, I used spray glue, like the stuff for headliners and stuff...works awesome!!
 


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