Grip Glue
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: South Jersey
RE: Grip Glue
I switched out my OEMs last week for the H/D Nostalgics. I had some adhesive from a set installed on a previous bike and since the instructions called for it on the left grip, I used it.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Hampton, VA
RE: Grip Glue
ORIGINAL: apachethunder03
Harley grips get secured with the handlebar clamps. After market need glue.
Harley grips get secured with the handlebar clamps. After market need glue.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2007
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RE: Grip Glue
OK Guys I just swapped my grips on my 2007 Road King out today and "whoa and behold!" All of you are right.The left grip was NOT glued on but the right grip was glued like a b*&tch to the throttle sleeve (I should have just bought a new sleeve). I cut and pulled and scraped and applied alchohol (to the grips not the gizzard) and cut and pulled some more and finally got what was left of the right grip off the sleeve. I cleaned up the sleeve and used 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive to the sleeve and put the new grip on. The left one was easy. Since I had already destroyed the right grip I decided that there was no use in trying to save the left one so I cut one slit down the grip and it came right off! I did use the weatherstrip adhesive on the left side as well since my replacement grips don't fit under the switch covers, just butt up against it.
One final note: Remember:
NOTHING IS FOOLPROOF TO A SUFFICIENTLY TALENTED FOOL!!!
Happy Riding
One final note: Remember:
NOTHING IS FOOLPROOF TO A SUFFICIENTLY TALENTED FOOL!!!
Happy Riding
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 535
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From: MA
RE: Grip Glue
Purchased the Aeleron grips last year: HD instructions were to use HD adhesive on left, nothing on right. I ended up using a thin bead of silicone caulk to lock it in place and it is steady as a rock to date.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Michigan/Florida
RE: Grip Glue
Maybe I have been doing this wrong for a long time but I use double side golf club grip tape. It is sticky on one side which you place on the bar. Then peel off the backing and wet the tape with mineral spirits. Makes the tape real slick. Slide on the grip and position. Let dry for a while. Once dry IT WILL NOT slip, move ,twist or anything else. If in doubt how to do this go to a place the reshafts clubs and he will have all the stuff and tell you how to do it.
P.S. You don't have to buy any expensive solvents for this process. Mineral spirits is fine
P.S. You don't have to buy any expensive solvents for this process. Mineral spirits is fine
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Joined: Mar 2007
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RE: Grip Glue
Back in the days of racing dirt bikes, I was always replacing the chewed up grips. The old method we all used was just plain gasoline. pour it in the grip, slid it on and after the gas evaporated the gummy grip held tight. Never had a problem with slippage. Now I can't say for sure if this method will work for Genuine HD grips but hey, I'm about ready to change my grips and will keep you informed if my tried & true method still works.
Oh yeah, you have to use hi octane gas
Oh yeah, you have to use hi octane gas