Slippery grips glue???

Kitdog · July 21st, 2010, 02:20 PM

I got new grips for my bike today progrip blue (of course) when I changed them out I used the method we used on our dirtbikes and bicycles, soap and water. well after letting them dry for quite some time the still are a bit slippery on the bars not so much to be dangerous but just want to turn. I noticed there was glue on the stock grips and was wondering what kind of glue I should use on my new ones?

want1sobad · July 21st, 2010, 02:33 PM

use clear spray paint, helps with installation and acts like glue when dry (got this from kkim)

kkim · July 21st, 2010, 02:45 PM

if the grips move now, it will get worse in the rain.

remove the grips, clean up the area of all dirt and grease and the grips of any soap traces.... absolutely clean and dry. spray the inside of grips with some clear lacquer, then slide the grips onto the bars while the paint is still wet and slippery. position to where you want them, then let the paint dry. try not to make a mess with the lacquer.

They do sell grip glue, but I've found it works too well and when you try to remove the grips, you need to cut the grips off or end up tearing them.

on the dirt bikes, I safety wire the grips to the bars along with this paint method of installation.

Kitdog · July 21st, 2010, 03:03 PM

Thanks Kelly I knew if anyone around here could solve it, it would be you... So when is your "everything you ever wanted to know about the Ninja 250" book coming out? I want one autographed!!!

kkim · July 21st, 2010, 03:11 PM

check out this post... halfway in it has some comments about installing the grips.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...39&postcount=3

sofo · July 21st, 2010, 03:36 PM

Try 99% alcohol. I have progrips on mine and swished a bit of alcohol in them before sliding them into place on the bars. They went on easy and after waiting for them to try overnight they are tight as a drum. Damn grippy too.

bikeguy57 · July 22nd, 2010, 04:09 PM

Hairspray works well, and they will still come off later if you need too.

kkim · July 22nd, 2010, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikeguy57

Hairspray works well, and they will still come off later if you need too.

lol... yes it does. did you know most hairsprays are lacquer based (or so they were back in the days beehives were in fashion)?

Kitdog · July 22nd, 2010, 06:40 PM

I did it with cheep lacquer rattle can from wally world. worked excelent!!! Again thanks Kelly!!!

Rexbo · July 22nd, 2010, 09:41 PM

if you got spray adhesive from a fabric store, that works too, but depending on what you get, it can get a little gooey when its hot outside

mikecronis · July 24th, 2010, 05:59 AM

+1 on Hairspray.

July 21st, 2010, 02:20 PM	#1
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	Slippery grips glue??? I got new grips for my bike today progrip blue (of course) when I changed them out I used the method we used on our dirtbikes and bicycles, soap and water. well after letting them dry for quite some time the still are a bit slippery on the bars not so much to be dangerous but just want to turn. I noticed there was glue on the stock grips and was wondering what kind of glue I should use on my new ones? __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

July 21st, 2010, 03:03 PM	#4
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	Thanks Kelly I knew if anyone around here could solve it, it would be you... So when is your "everything you ever wanted to know about the Ninja 250" book coming out? I want one autographed!!! __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

July 22nd, 2010, 06:40 PM	#9
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	I did it with cheep lacquer rattle can from wally world. worked excelent!!! Again thanks Kelly!!! __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

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July 21st, 2010, 02:33 PM	#2
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	use clear spray paint, helps with installation and acts like glue when dry (got this from kkim)

July 21st, 2010, 02:45 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	if the grips move now, it will get worse in the rain. remove the grips, clean up the area of all dirt and grease and the grips of any soap traces.... absolutely clean and dry. spray the inside of grips with some clear lacquer, then slide the grips onto the bars while the paint is still wet and slippery. position to where you want them, then let the paint dry. try not to make a mess with the lacquer. They do sell grip glue, but I've found it works too well and when you try to remove the grips, you need to cut the grips off or end up tearing them. on the dirt bikes, I safety wire the grips to the bars along with this paint method of installation.

July 21st, 2010, 03:11 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	check out this post... halfway in it has some comments about installing the grips. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...39&postcount=3

July 21st, 2010, 03:36 PM	#6
sofo ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 410	Try 99% alcohol. I have progrips on mine and swished a bit of alcohol in them before sliding them into place on the bars. They went on easy and after waiting for them to try overnight they are tight as a drum. Damn grippy too.

July 22nd, 2010, 04:09 PM	#7
bikeguy57 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Asheville NC Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1974 CB360 2008 Black 250 Ninja Posts: 65	Hairspray works well, and they will still come off later if you need too.

July 22nd, 2010, 09:41 PM	#10
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	if you got spray adhesive from a fabric store, that works too, but depending on what you get, it can get a little gooey when its hot outside

July 24th, 2010, 05:59 AM	#11
mikecronis ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Colorado Springs, CO Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R-J, 2005 Honda Superhawk VTR1000 Posts: 95	+1 on Hairspray.