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Old Dec 13, 2023 | 10:59 PM
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Just installed the Tracker Handlebars. Easy install , some things didn’t fit perfect and my grips feel a lil bit loose . Haven’t taken for ride yet planning tomorrow.

any suggestions on the grips ?



 
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Old Dec 14, 2023 | 07:05 AM
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Do we still use Grip Glue on modern bikes?
 
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Hair spray on the grips will hold them in place, and it wont ruin them if you need to remove them at some point.

Spray some inside of the grips and slide them on. Let them dry for 24 hours and good to go.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2023 | 10:38 AM
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The grips aren't glued on with the Sportster S/Pan America/Nightster. The left side is held on with a clamp and the right side is captured by the switchgear housing.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 01:27 PM
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You should be good on the throttle side. Clutch side add some tape under where it clamps. Bar looks great!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 04:45 AM
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Going to take back apart tomorrow, got some grip tape also like the hair spray idea. Throttle side Dosent really move only clutch side . I looked for a click in spot like the old bars but didn’t see anything.

good points thanks !
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Bafsta
Going to take back apart tomorrow, got some grip tape also like the hair spray idea. Throttle side Dosent really move only clutch side . I looked for a click in spot like the old bars but didn’t see anything.

good points thanks !
The hair spray trick works well. I’ve used it on 4-5 of my own bikes
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 07:29 AM
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Loose grips can be exciting ... My brother had his left grip slide off when pulling a wheelie ,,, Fortunately he didn't go down but his underwear paid the price
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Loose grips can be exciting ... My brother had his left grip slide off when pulling a wheelie ,,, Fortunately he didn't go down but his underwear paid the price
LOL. I can relate some. I was riding a particularly curvy road on a Super Glide several years ago.
Going into a long sweeping left my clutch side grip loosened up and slid a few inches.
Talk about pucker factor.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
Hair spray on the grips will hold them in place. Let them dry for 24 hours and good to go.
THIS!
And it seems, the cheaper the hair spray, the better! **cough** Aqua-Net!
 
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