Reattaching handlebar grips
02-02-10, 05:52 AM
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Reattaching handlebar grips
A while back, someone posted an answer to a question about removing handlebar grips by soaking the grips in very hot water. I've done this several times now and it works really great. When I've put the grips back on, I've usually just put a little oil on the bar to reduce the friction and they slide right on. The problem, of course, is that they tend to move a little when I'm riding. Any suggestions as to a type of heat-sensitive glue to use to reattach the grips?
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02-02-10, 06:30 AM
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Push skewer under grips,spray silicon based lub in to gap created to remove,clean with alcohol (or nail polish remover), spray with grip glue or hairspray to refit allow to dry overnight.
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I've heard WD40 works very well, dries to a gluey goo. But takes a while.
First thing, you've got to be sure to get all the oil out of the grips and off the handlebar. If they're clean, they should hold. I usually use water, plenty of it, to apply grips.
First thing, you've got to be sure to get all the oil out of the grips and off the handlebar. If they're clean, they should hold. I usually use water, plenty of it, to apply grips.
02-02-10, 08:41 AM
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I have much success with WD40 both getting them off and getting them back on. Handy little straw, too.
The fact that its a renowned crappy lube finally pays off!
The fact that its a renowned crappy lube finally pays off!
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I have had good luck using rubbing alcohol. It's cheap and it dries quickly.
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+1 on the alcohol, and I also use it to remove grips. I insert a spoke that I hammered flat on one end between the grip and bar as far as it will go, then squirt a bit of alcohol in alongside it, remove the spoke, and the grip slides right off.
02-03-10, 12:46 PM
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If you gotta compressor, go for the air!
otherwise
Windex or 90% alcohol in a spray bottle + chopstick for removal. Windex or 90% alcohol for installation. The alcohol dries a little faster.
Really clean grips will stick quite well to a really clean smooth bar. Sometimes shotpeened or other rough-textured bars need a little hairspray help even if they're clean.
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Windex or 90% alcohol in a spray bottle + chopstick for removal. Windex or 90% alcohol for installation. The alcohol dries a little faster.
Really clean grips will stick quite well to a really clean smooth bar. Sometimes shotpeened or other rough-textured bars need a little hairspray help even if they're clean.
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I've always just used a little diluted dishwater liquid to "lube" them when replacing them. It dries up, and that's that.
02-03-10, 12:52 PM
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I don't like slipping grips, so I glue mine with 3m spray adhesive. They slide right on, but the only way to get them off after the glue dries is to cut them off. If you spray the grips asnd not the bars you don't get "squeeze out".
02-04-10, 06:06 AM
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Air compressor to take them off, Aqua Net or any other cheap hair spray to stick them back on, been doing it that way for years.
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You don't need an air compressor. I use a regular (Park) pump.
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Wow! I never realized the amount of interest this question would generate. Thanks for all the tips. I think I'll go the hair spray route.
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I use spray soap, such as Fantastik or diluted Simple Green. I use it for installing AND removing grips!
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Cheap dish soap to remove and install. Works like a charm.
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So. I think we have consensus. Use liquid of any type. 
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