birdie_xx Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 My Pro Grip grips lost their grip.... :twisted: They started to spin. I tried the hirspray, grip glue and WD40 (someone recommended it once), but they spin. I think the heatting elements damage the glue.... Any recomendation what glue I could use, that would be temperature resistant ? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 When using grip heaters, it's best to use some of that 2-part 5-min epoxy that comes in the syringe-looking doohickey. I had the same problem as you until I used the epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I had the same problem... Ended up finally using the same PVC cement I used on to put on the Fenda Extenda... hopefully it'll be quite awhile until I have to chang them :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickrad Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Safety wire them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanxx Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Octane 87 worked 4 me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHaul Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Did you try KY? It doesn't really help them stay on, but when they do come off...... :crazy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Did you try KY?It doesn't really help them stay on, but when they do come off...... :crazy: :shock: I would be to tempted to lube it up and shove that in and out of a certain hole over and over repeadiatly till I tired myself out and fell asleep. I agree on the 5 minute epoxy or maybe even try some high temp RTV silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 good 2 part glue + safety wire.You`ll get squid bonus points for safety wire.Anyway,who recommended WD40 ? :twisted: :twisted: Might as well try that on your tires :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Really,2 part epoxy will do,but make sure to clean bars and grips with something like acetone before application,otherwise it won`t bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Safety wire them. Ok... I'll expose my ignorance... What is safety wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Safety wire them. Ok... I'll expose my ignorance... What is safety wire? :wink: If you really want somthing to safely put on your Motorcycle, then safety wire is your best bet. You see the pros wiring grips to there bars to make sure they don't come loose during a moto or arial stunt. Safety wiring is also an excellent way to prevent critical nuts and bolts from loosening. You'll find this method of securing fasteners pretty handy when it comes to foot pegs, suspension parts and calipers. You don't want to sacrifice a race because a tiny bolt feel out. When it is wired, there is no way it will come out until the wire is cut. Be sure, be secure. Some tracks require it before you are able to run on their track. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 A picture is worth....... Notice the fine wire in the grooves of the grips- safety wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Pretty much what Will said, Nik, but I'l expand on it a touch: For grips, it involves wrapping a fine wire around them every inch or so and tieing it off nice and tight. For nuts and bolts, you drill a small hole through the bolt past where the nut tightens down, then run wire through it and tie it off. Something that must remain tight won't stay tight, but a bolt that must remain in place in order to perform it's function (like something that connects brake linkage, etc) will not fall out even if it vibrates loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 A picture is worth....... Notice the fine wire in the grooves of the grips- safety wire. Your grip is cupped! :eyebrows: I used the PVC glue today when I finally got around to installing the Dual Star heated grips... Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZITPRO Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I know my Honda dealer sell Grip glue made just for this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie_xx Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 I tried the "grip glue". Worked o'kay, till I started to use the heating elements.... Thanks for the replies. I'll try the epoxy or PVC. ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I tried the "grip glue". Worked o'kay, till I started to use the heating elements....Thanks for the replies. I'll try the epoxy or PVC. ..... I just tried the PVC glue with my heated grips... So far so good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARREN Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 the 2 part syringe style adhesive is made by Permatex Part # QM50A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive might be worth a try. It's tough, yellow and will stick anything to anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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