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    Grip replacement???

    Hello all, just wondering what the best adhesive is to use when replacing my handle bar grips. I am going to put on some nice titanium with gel inserts and don't want them twisting loose. Thanks
    1981 GS 1000GLX.
    1981 GS 1000G.
    1981 GS 650GLX.
    1975 TS 185.
    1972 100. Kawasaki.
    1968 100. Suzuki.
    1970 Z 50. Honda.
    1984 CT 70. Honda. (Kids)
    1982 DS 50. Suzuki. (Kids)

    #2
    I've never needed any adhesives if I use compressed air to float my grips on. Make sure the bars and grips are dry, clean and grease-free and they shouldn't move.
    Current:
    Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)

    Past:
    VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
    And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....

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      #3
      hi babes.
      I always use neat washing up.liquid... This goes on easily and then seems to stick the grips once its dried a bit...
      Easy.
      Xxx

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        #4
        Whoda thunk it?



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          #5
          Hair spray...
          1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
          1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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          450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

          Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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            #6
            Toothpaste...8)

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              #7
              Chewed up bread....?


              Xxxx

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                #8
                I use grip glue but cheapo hairspray works too.
                1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
                1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by chef1366 View Post
                  I use grip glue but cheapo hairspray works too.
                  ...your too sensible Chef!

                  Xxx

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                    #10
                    RTV...What else would I use, haha.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Highway_Glider
                      I use hairspray too.

                      I know nothing about them. When I got to the store I nearly freaked there where so many kind.

                      What to use? Super, strong, long lasting?

                      Then I saw one that said "All weather". Bingo, I had a winner.

                      One bottle will last you a life time...if you use it for grips that is.

                      DP
                      I hear ya... fortunately my wife doesn't use it any more so I get to use the mostly full can she has left...
                      1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                      1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                      450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                      Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                        #12
                        Now, how about a source on wooden grips? I have this idea that wood grips would look real nice on my GS.

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                          #13
                          I've heard of all weather tires but hairspray????
                          1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
                          1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by siamesegun View Post
                            Now, how about a source on wooden grips? I have this idea that wood grips would look real nice on my GS.
                            A lathe???
                            1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                            450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                            Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                              #15
                              Worked in a pedal bike shop for years and always used hairspray. Go to the dollar store Any kind works!

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