Help! New Grips...

Jeppy · July 17, 2006, 02:16:05 PM

I got these sweet new grips from Pro Grip and they are like super soft. My problem is I've tried a product called GOOP and some Super 77 spray adhesive to get the grips to stay put and they keep rolling on me. It is hard trying to keep your speed when the grip lets the throttle slide inside it.

Any idea on what I can do to stop this? I'm getting really tired of it.....I applied the adhesives and let the bike sit for 24 hours to dry and they seem dry when I mount my trusty GS then after about an hour they start to slide and roll.

blue05twin · July 17, 2006, 02:24:33 PM

Dumb question but did you get the right size? I know most people say to use hair spray will act as a lube when you slide the grip on and then act as a glue once it dries.

Jeppy · July 17, 2006, 02:28:15 PM

Well...I'm pretty sure they are the right size. The sales rep at Cycle Gear looked it up in the Pro Grip book and told me they would fit perfect. Now that you mention it.....They might just be a little big....I never heard of the hair spray trick.

Mandres · July 17, 2006, 02:40:49 PM

I'm guessing that they're the wrong size. I have Progrip 719s and they're solid as a rock with just a little bit of that spray adhesive.

RVertigo · July 17, 2006, 04:09:27 PM

Quote from: Mandres on July 17, 2006, 02:40:49 PMI have Progrip 719s and they're solid as a rock

++ I didn't even use adhesive.

I've had no problems with slippage.

GeeP · July 17, 2006, 05:06:41 PM

It sounds like you may have the wrong size. They should not slide on by themselves. You have to lube them up with Scotch 77 or hairspray. The third option is to turn them inside-out and roll them on like a condom.

tussey · July 17, 2006, 09:39:22 PM

k wanna know the secret to new grips? Hairspray. yup I said it. Get some hair spra lube up the grips and the bar slide them on, adjust and let them set. Come back in 5 minutes and they're stuck like glue

Matty B 500 · July 17, 2006, 10:57:51 PM

I was watching speed channel and they said not to use hair spray. i dont remember why tho.

wildbill · July 18, 2006, 09:26:07 AM

Quote from: Matty B 500 on July 17, 2006, 10:57:51 PM
I was watching speed channel and they said not to use hair spray. i dont remember why tho.

hairspray is fine. i use it on my bike grips and theres no reason why it wouldn't work on motorcycle grips. you just have to let them sit for about 24hrs.

Matty B 500 · July 18, 2006, 10:39:43 AM

maybe he said something about doing it quicker? idk.

Jeppy · July 18, 2006, 04:11:10 PM

Thank you everyone....It turns out they are the wrong size. I guess I learned something new. Thank you again for the help....MAN I LOVE GSTWIN.COM!!!

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