So, over the holidays I changed out my handlebars, comfort level is way up now. Based on info from this forum I was able to salvage the left grip. I went to the local H-D dealer (not my usual dealer) to pick up some grip glue. The grizzled old veteran parts guy ( you know the guy, gray hair, wind burned face, squint in his eyes) tells me that 05 and later H-D touring bikes don't require any glue. He says the grip fits up under the handlebar clamp and that's what holds it on.

The other two guys at the counter didn't say anything but one did go in the back to get a tube of glue for me. Something had the grip stuck on from the factory so I was going to glue it back. Well, turns out they were out of grip glue (must have used it all up on the bikes that don't need it).

So I stop at the Yamazuki dealer on the way home and pick up a tube of glue. I followed the instructions but my grip moves around quite a bit, it's not comfortable in a feeling-safe kind of way. The temperature hasn't been over 55 since I tried to glue the grip back on, think it needs to be warm to set up?

Anybody else hear anything about the grips not needing glue? Anyone have any tips for getting my grip stuck back on the way I think it should be?

 

I changed grips last week. The left hand grip on my 06 went under the housing and required no glue. Seems very stable. But then again if I were to reuse the original I would think you would have to reglue them. Sounds like a really good time to upgrade the grips though.

 

Replaced my grips and there was no glue to be seen. HD....100+ years of enguinuity!

 

What was the pop you got with the new bars? I have an 05 Ultra and at 6'4" I have problems seeing the rear view mirrors without taking my eyes off the road. I have my fairings off and now would be a good time to put the 4" higher bars on. But I'm concerned about the look and fit with the Fairings. Not to mention having to replace bake line, and other cable/wiring.

Thanks for any comment

Bob

 

Thanks for the replies, could be the grip got stretched when I removed it. The grip is more stable with less movement up next to the controls than it is out towards the end of the handlebar.

I'm happy with the stock grips, I'm sure a new one is probably less than $10. I'll probably try that.

The factory grip was sure stuck on tight, though, even after removal of the controls clamp.

 

I'm a little confused myself... Swapped mine out for some nice looking chrome/rubber jobbies a while back and there wasn't anything to glue. Neither grip attached directly to the bar and both are as snug as they ought to be (the right one tends to rotate on the bar, but I think it's supposed to do that for some reason).

 

I changed mine out for chrome and rubber diamond plate, worked great witout glue, but glue could be placed on it to give it a secure setting. If too cold warm up bars with hairdryer, shut off, glue, put on grips and reheat grips with hairdryer for a few minutes until it sets.

 

Super glue comes in different viscosities - the thicker it is, the longer it takes to dry. You can pick up a tube of the medium gel and it works great on grips. Takes it a couple of minutes to dry, so you have some time to position the grip and it doesn't get all over everything.

 

you said you replaced the bars correct ? i would assume you swapped for some nice chrome fatties and these fatties are chromed from end to end right ....
well i have a tad of advise from years of racing jet skis.... yeah you dont want a grip falling off in your hand doing 70+ mph on water or in a hard turn
water tends to make them wanna come off even easier

take some sand paper or a grinder with a scotch brite pad and scuff that new pretty chrome ( only under where the grip seats)

apply some medium bodied gel cyanoacrilate sp?? or better known as CRAZY glue into the gripthen slip it on the bars adjust the location let set awhile

i promise it wont wanna come off or spin again

 

I've always heard Hairspray.
Good lubrication for getting the grip on, and pops off easy enough with an air compressor pressurizing the grips.

Dish soap is supposed to do the same. Slippery until it dries, then its sticky.