installing grips

tommymac · 07-23-2010, 12:28 AM

its been forever since I did this and am installing a set of renthall grips on the gsxr. The left side went on just by twisting/forcing it on. Are there any tricks to install the grip over the throttle tube. Got a TD on monday so I dont want to start forcing it and break anything before I go.

Dave · 07-23-2010, 12:43 AM

you *did* remember to check which grip had the big hole right?

lots of hairspray usually works as a temporary lube to slide it on

pauldun170 · 07-23-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

you *did* remember to check which grip had the big hole right?

lots of hairspray usually works as a temporary lube to slide it on

She said it burns

askmrjesus · 07-23-2010, 07:45 AM

Compressed air + blower nozzle = done.

JC

Phenix_Rider · 07-23-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

you *did* remember to check which grip had the big hole right?

lots of hairspray usually works as a temporary lube to slide it on

This is what I do. The hair spray dries and works like glue. Cheapest stuff you can find.

marko138 · 07-23-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Compressed air + blower nozzle = done.

JC

This is what I do.

Tom, is this your first day?

Amber Lamps · 07-23-2010, 08:34 AM

Compressed air, hair sppray or grip glue... I've used all three.

Trip · 07-23-2010, 08:39 AM

Ive used a little soap and a lot of water to success in a pinch. I think we did that with phenixs bike at indy.

CrazyKell · 07-23-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Compressed air + blower nozzle = done.

JC

this. I'm just too lazy to re-do mine right now!

Dave · 07-23-2010, 10:57 AM

This reminds me, need to grab the new fb. They're handing out freebie grips again and ill need a new set for the hawk

07-23-2010, 12:28 AM	#1
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	installing grips its been forever since I did this and am installing a set of renthall grips on the gsxr. The left side went on just by twisting/forcing it on. Are there any tricks to install the grip over the throttle tube. Got a TD on monday so I dont want to start forcing it and break anything before I go.

07-23-2010, 12:43 AM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	you did remember to check which grip had the big hole right? lots of hairspray usually works as a temporary lube to slide it on __________________ TWF Post whore #6

07-23-2010, 07:45 AM	#4
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	Compressed air + blower nozzle = done. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

07-23-2010, 08:34 AM	#7
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Compressed air, hair sppray or grip glue... I've used all three.

07-23-2010, 08:39 AM	#8
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Ive used a little soap and a lot of water to success in a pinch. I think we did that with phenixs bike at indy.

07-23-2010, 10:57 AM	#10
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	This reminds me, need to grab the new fb. They're handing out freebie grips again and ill need a new set for the hawk