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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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I am installing new bars with new ISO grips. What would be good to use on the left grip if I plan on removing it someday. I may want to change the bars out again and do not want to replace the grips again. The ISO grips did come with glue. Just not sure if I it will allow removal in the future? I have read some thing about hair spray?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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gasket sealer.......................
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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You can use just about any glue, but something simple as 3m weather strip adhesive will work fine and easily available. The main thing is to roughen up the grip inside and the bars to get a good bond. Removal is easy with heat from a good hair dryer and a twisting motion back and forth with a cave man attitude.
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You'll Probably end-Up Get-tin new grips any way when you change the handle bars..........That's how You End-up with a bunch Parts..... for the Local Harley Garage Sale.........
 
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3m......8001.......
 
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Use golf club grip tape, moisten with lighter fluid when installing. They stay put, and come off easy, cheap too. When you want to remove, just squirt a little lighter fluid into the grip and it slides right off. I have done this many times.
 

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