Need some grip on my left grip

[s0nia]

Hello, I have read the threads about fixing grips and what to use etc... Bamboozled a little... so I went off to Bunnings (our mega hardware store) in search of some gorilla grip glue... well obviously it's american and we dont have it in australia, well not at Bunnings anyway.

Dont want to spend a fortune & I dont want to have to mix anything up. I just want easy. I dont like the idea of using hairspray.

Any easy ideas for me?? or should I just pop down to my local suzuki shop???

 

[salty_monk]

Rubber cement (i.e. patch glue for mending punctures in inner tubes) works well.... Superglue also works ok if you're quick.

Rubber cement is available at all bicycle stores, motorbike stores & most hardware stores & is dirt cheap so should hit your criteria.

Mine have rubber cement on them.

I have also used "copydex" in the past. Not sure if that's available in Oz but it's a fishy smelling rubber glue available all over in the UK.

 

[s0nia]

Excellent thanks so much for that... it sounds nice and easy which is my favourtie part! I'm just in luck, as one of my friends owns a bicycle store, so thats' perfect!

 

[Steve]

What's' wrong with using hair spray? :-k

It works well for holding the grips.

.

 

[Guest]

What's' wrong with using hair spray? :-k

It works well for holding the grips.

.

Done it... I've also used spray paint.

 

[s0nia]

Just a personal choice, nothing against those who use it and use it well.
I am just thinking about being a beginner, safety and such. I plan on riding in the rain and dont like the idea of water and hairspray, thats all.

 

[SVSooke]

Used spray paint as well.Works great!

 

[koolaid_kid]

I have had problems with the gel grips on the GS. Tried everything (and bwringer has everything, trust me). I finally put a zip tie on the inside of the grip, closest to the triple tree. Problem solved, and easy to remove. Best both worlds.

 

[Dogma]

Hair spray & rain is no problem. I've been through epic rain with no hint of loosening. The water just doesn't get in far enough to be a problem.

All this experience of mine is with rubber grips that have to stretch over the bar. I don't know how well it would work with foam grips, or the gel grips that George (koolaid kid) mentioned.

 

[Guest]

I used hairspray allot, it seems to me the perfect adhesive for grips.

 

[spyug]

I think you're over thinking the problem, as many newbs tend to do (which is not a bad thing). Hairspray works fine, even liquid dish soap. I've used liquid soap for years. Just a dab will help the grip slide right on and when the soap dries it holds it firmly and yes I wash the bike and have ridden in the rain and they stay in place.

With good quality grips they are usually a tighter fit, are often difficult to get on but when in place won't move around so spend a buck or two more and get the good ones.

If you really are paranoid, you can get "grip glue" at most bike stores. A formulation designed for the job which, to me, seems suspiciously like rubber cement.

Good luck with it.

Cheers,
spyug

 

[Nessism]

"Weatherstrip cement", available at auto parts stores, is basically really thick rubber cement. Works perfectly for attaching grips.

I recommend against using lubricants like soap since they won't hold the grip in place, which may be a concern depending on the grip to bar interface on your particular bike. Hairspray, at least as sold in the US, is similar to lacquer paint - thus the spray paint comments are appropriate.

 

[spyug]

I recommend against using lubricants like soap since they won't hold the grip in place

Ed, my experience has been to the contrary. As I mentioned, I'ved used it on several bikes over many years and have yet to have an issue. I think it might be the perception of how much is used and that it is by nature a lubricant, which is true when in liquid form.

The technique I use is to place a drop about the size of 1/3 of my baby finger nail at the rim of the grip and work it all around to a depth of about 1/4". No more than that. It will slide on but will usually require a bit of wiggling too. If it slips right on, its way too much. Over time (usually overnight), the water in the formulation evaporates and what is left is a gluey paste.

It seems odd I know, but it does work and it was a tip I got years ago from a popular bike mag. With the cost of "proper" grip glue being only a few bucks,however, there is really no need for homemade "glues" if they cause concern.

Cheers,
spyug

 

[Nessism]

Ed, my experience has been to the contrary. As I mentioned, I'ved used it on several bikes over many years and have yet to have an issue. I think it might be the perception of how much is used and that it is by nature a lubricant, which is true when in liquid form.

The technique I use is to place a drop about the size of 1/3 of my baby finger nail at the rim of the grip and work it all around to a depth of about 1/4". No more than that. It will slide on but will usually require a bit of wiggling too. If it slips right on, its way too much. Over time (usually overnight), the water in the formulation evaporates and what is left is a gluey paste.

It seems odd I know, but it does work and it was a tip I got years ago from a popular bike mag. With the cost of "proper" grip glue being only a few bucks,however, there is really no need for homemade "glues" if they cause concern.

Cheers,
spyug

Bad idea Spyug my friend. No offence intended. Just because you have used it doesn't make it right to suggest since safety is at stake. I've had grips that were a little too large for the bars before and they slipped like crazy, even with adhesive under them. Unknowledgable people may come across your suggestion to use soap, do so, and then get hurt when their grip pulls off mid ride. It's just not worth the risk to suggest such things.

 

[salty_monk]

One of my friends had a grip come off whilst off-road... wasn't particularly pretty even though it was only 20mph on a mountain bike!

Hairspray usually works & I've used it fine myself on my pedal bikes but in this instance after riding for 3 days in heavy rain his just pulled right off.

 

[s0nia]

I ended up using grip glue from my local suzuki shop. Based on the fact that the grip slipped off with no effort at all and it seemed like the rubber was a bit streched to start with, so I thought best to make sure it was stuck there for sure as I wasn't taking any chances!

The reason I knew the grip was loose to begin with was from when greg (my best friend) put the bike on the centre stand, the grip flew off and the bike landed on my arm!

 

[Steve]

I've had grips that were a little too large for the bars before and they slipped like crazy, even with adhesive under them.

Apparently the criteria needs to include proper-size grips, as well as the method of attachment.

.

 

[wacky941]

I think you're over thinking the problem, as many newbs tend to do (which is not a bad thing). Hairspray works fine, even liquid dish soap. I've used liquid soap for years. Just a dab will help the grip slide right on and when the soap dries it holds it firmly and yes I wash the bike and have ridden in the rain and they stay in place.

With good quality grips they are usually a tighter fit, are often difficult to get on but when in place won't move around so spend a buck or two more and get the good ones.

If you really are paranoid, you can get "grip glue" at most bike stores. A formulation designed for the job which, to me, seems suspiciously like rubber cement.

Good luck with it.

Cheers,
spyug

Hairspray!!!!!!!!!!
That's all I ever use. I've been using hairspray for about forty years now, I even use it to hold the grips on my tools (pliers, crimpers, cutters, etc.), never had an issue. Been really surprised as to how many people never knew about using hairspray.