Left hand grip removal and re-Install
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 654
Likes: 11
Left hand grip removal and re-Install
Good day; Riders. A question for all you do-it-yourselfers; "When you replace a hand grip is there a better way to adhere the grip to the handlebar rather than using glue?"
I had to replace my grip and getting the glue off the handlebar was a nightmare. I tried every solvent known to man (and woman) and ended up using a sharp knife and scraping 90%
of the glue off. Emory cloth wouldn't touch it. I think it was a product called Black Widow glue.
I'm wondering if Double Sided carpet seam tape would work?
I'll wait to here opinions and suggestions before proceeding.
Thanks for the "read and response".
I had to replace my grip and getting the glue off the handlebar was a nightmare. I tried every solvent known to man (and woman) and ended up using a sharp knife and scraping 90%
of the glue off. Emory cloth wouldn't touch it. I think it was a product called Black Widow glue.
I'm wondering if Double Sided carpet seam tape would work?
I'll wait to here opinions and suggestions before proceeding.
Thanks for the "read and response".
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 5,877
Likes: 3,853
From: Cape Cod
had the problem of the new grip turning on the bars.........so I wrapped the bars in electrical tape and then used grip glue........if I ever have to take it off, I'll cut it off and remove the tape.
Last edited by MURPHCC1; Aug 13, 2018 at 07:50 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 309
Likes: 4
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 67
From: USA
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 56,052
Likes: 88,859
From: Western South Dakota
You can get Harley Grips the newer models and they brag about NOT having to use glue. Avon grips do not require glue either.
Don't know what brand or style you're using?
Don't know what brand or style you're using?