Hotgrips unstuck

[Jamieg285]

The hotgrips were already fitted to the bike when I got it.  I've discovered that the throttle grip isn't firmly attached, and is moving.  On a relatively short run, the grip can have rotated 90 degrees to the throttle handle, requiring 'reverse thottle' to rotate the grip back to where it should be.  It's also able to move left-right a bit, which has led to sticky throttle.


Any suggestions on the best way to resolve this problem?

[trudd]

I've been having fun trying to get the left hotgrip to stick on the Fazer I've just bought. I finally got it to stick last night with some super glue. I haven't run it yet with them up to temperature but it seems good so far. Other than that, renthal grip glue was recommended to me.

[phil on a fazer]

mines the same on my Tenere, i've always used hairspray in the past but this time i used some spray glue for carpet tiles.

[Lazarus]

i had the same problem Jamie when i replaced my Oxford heated grips.

the clutch side went on without a hitch using lines of superglue to hold the grip in place.

however, when i did the accelerator side, the superglue was pushed up the grip and caused the accelerator to stick to the mounting. i had to remove the mounting next to the grips and clean off the superglue (scraping it away) which then unfortunately meant i neded to respray that piece.

on the plus side - i now know how to strip the handlebars

[slappy]

I used hairspray for mine,been stuck on for 2 years now and are still ok.If it makes any difference it was pantene hairspray!

[Jamieg285]

I've just tried the hair spray option, but I'm not sure it's going to work.The was no resistance getting the grip on, whereas I've read of others that have had to force them on.

Think I might have to look at doing something else tomorrow, probably involving electrical tape.

[cable tie]

I used to use grip glue but they do eventually move, so now I use tiger seal  I only smear the inside of the grip and not the bar otherwise as already stated in pushes out onto the switch gear, slide the grip on than leave over night, the grips are so stuck there's only one solution to remove and that's by cutting em off.

Hair spray / rattle can paint spray they all work buy for me tiger seal every time.

[know your limitations]

If it makes any difference it was pantene hairspray!

I used L'Oreal on my Gen 1....because it's worth it  :rollin

[Jamieg285]

Spun a length of insulation tape around the throttle tube to fill the slight gap and add some friction to the grip. Test fit showed it about right as it went on about  1 inch before requiring a decent amount of force to go any further.  Quick bit of hair spray to lubricate then stick and bob's your uncle.


Grip is now firmly in place and I've proper throttle control back.


Thanks for all the advice.