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Old 08-15-2006, 08:39 PM
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ORIGINAL: Rhubarb

A lot of people swear by hairspray.
Others say that the water will disolve the hairspray.
I don't know how much water gets under the grip, but I can't imagine too much or the bars would rust from the inside.


I've used hairspray with good results. It was a looooong time ago on my first street bike: a 1974 Honda 750. We all used it back then.
 
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Want to do it the best way, my humble opinion, use tape that is used to put grips on golf clubs, no mess no fuss, works very well, cheerzzzzzzz
 
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I second the golf grip tape [sm=smiley20.gif]
 
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For golf grips, I have always used double sided tape. Then apply lighter fluid inside the grip, shake the fluid inside the grip then pour out all excess fluid. This will allow the grip to slide over the double sided tape with ease and allow you time to for proper position.
 
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IF USING HARLEY GRIPS ON NEWER BIKES NO GLUE IS REQUIRED TO REPLACE LEFT GRIP IT IS CRIMPED ON FROM SWITCH HOUSING
 
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Old 08-15-2006, 10:32 PM
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Default RE: installing new left grip - grip glue alternative?

I agree. I installed 2 sets of HD Nostalgia grips on our bikes. No glue, no problems.
 
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New HD grips don't need glue
 
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Not required, but it doesn't hurt, either.

Third vote for double-sided golf tape. Just used it 2 weeks ago.. on new HD grips.
 
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Old 08-16-2006, 12:52 AM
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Default RE: installing new left grip - grip glue alternative?

so how does this golf tape work?? did the silicone tonight - will allow it to sit overnight - If that does not do it - might try the golf tape or just drive to HD on Thu and get some grip glue
 
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