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How not to ever install grips

Old 03-20-09, 11:07 PM
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How not to ever install grips

On Tuesday I put some Oury grips on my moustache bars using a tiny amount of soap in water, just like I did on my aerobars. One of them was really tight, but the other seemed to get looser. Tonight I was taking off and it completely flew off and sent me to the ground. Aside from a sore wrist I'm no worse for wear, but it's a cautionary tale nonetheless.

So, hairspray for grips, right?
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Old 03-20-09, 11:09 PM
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I used a little WD40 to get mine on and they're stuck on pretty well.
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I use spit or lock-ons :]
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I use rubbing alcohol. It evaporates completely leaving them in place like they were cemented on. Love it.
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You want to go easy on the soap and water... hairspray is better, and compressed air is best.
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Old 03-20-09, 11:26 PM
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rubbing alcohol is the preferred method over hairspray or wd40 or soap as it leaves no residue
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Old 03-20-09, 11:47 PM
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C'mon guys

WD40 for REMOVAL

Alcohol for INSTALLATION
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Old 03-21-09, 12:09 AM
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Looking back I feel like a jackass for not just getting some hairspray or finding some rubbing alcohol, but it was just so convenient... Oh well, my admission of laziness may serve as a warning for someone in the future.
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Brute STRENGTH! lol
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Compressed air
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Old 03-21-09, 12:54 AM
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I just tried hairspray. Fingers crossed for no more embarrassment in front of strangers.
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i use vitamin e for grips
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Originally Posted by K_phomma
Compressed air
best answer
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No joke, I once used Finish Line teflon dry chain lube to put grips on. The weird part is that it worked. Since then I use rubbing alcohol, definitely one of my top #10 favourite liquids.
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I put mine one without using anything. Honestly, i just pushed as hard as i could because i was too impatient to go buy rubbing alchol (i know, i know). Surprisingly they've stayed put and feel cemented on.
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All you need is water to put them on or take the off. The only problem is that they are very loose for a few days when u put them on.
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A small drop of Triflow works for me. I find it better than other liquids because it dries in about 15 to 30 minutes. I drop a little into the grip and a little on the bar then twist the grip on.

I don't like compressed air methods because you have to needlessly make a hole in a brand new product.
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Originally Posted by ADSR
So, hairspray for grips, right?
yep.
bmx shops sell grip glue, which costs about the same as aqua-net, but yeah. soap is a silly idea.

i'm pretty sure semen would work better...
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Quite frankly the best advice on installing grips is after you install a set don't just jump on your bike assuming they're on there good and tight. First thing you're gonna do is grab the handlebars before you take off so why not give them a turn to see if they're set? Pretty common sense IMO.
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Originally Posted by Yellowbeard
...definitely one of my top #10 favourite liquids.
I'm kinda curious to see what else is on this list, who has a list of favorite liquids? what else do you have lists of?
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Originally Posted by Gobo
I'm kinda curious to see what else is on this list, who has a list of favorite liquids? what else do you have lists of?
Jack-offs. Guess who's on it.
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Old 03-21-09, 12:48 PM
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please explain the compressed air method. i've never heard of this before.
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