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[Closed] What is the best wayto get old style grips to fit and stay put?

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Got some old style(non lock-on)grips to fit and stay put? I've been using lock-ons for about 10 years now and can't remember how to get the old style grips on and stay put. Any help appreciated.
Dave


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:07 am
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Cable ties, one each near break end.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:10 am
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Hair laquer , but let it dry before using


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:11 am
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used to use hairspray, spray, slide grips on, allow to dry, stuck, never lasts long though. Lock on's are peanuts these days.. SS do em for 7.99 delivered. Similar cheapness on crc.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:15 am
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hair spray or spray mount. make sure you degrease the bars before fitting and leave overnight (at least) before riding.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:19 am
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yep, hairspray works really well


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:25 am
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Posted : 18/07/2011 11:30 am
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GT85 works for some bizarre reason


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:31 am
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spray glue/hairspray/spray paint/anything that sticks

raid the garage.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:33 am
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Superglue.

Then acetone (nail polish remover) to remove it.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:39 am
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I've used hairspray, but true enough, I found GT85 worked better. Much less of a faff.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:47 am
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I always used the cheapest stickiest hair spray I could find.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:48 am
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GT85 here too.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 11:58 am
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Dampstart works wonders. Its actually an ignition system sealant, but works a treat on grips!


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 12:01 pm