only problem is sometimes if you are riding in the wet for substantial time you’ll get throttle grip. Thats where a product like ‘gripglue’ will come in handy, I’m not sure who made it but it might be ODI. I’m pretty sure its just similar to the rubber cement from puncture repair kits.
I’ve also seen some people use thin wire in the recessed sections of Ourys between the raised blocks to tie the grip down to the bar and stop water getting down them for wet weather riding… I’d be afraid of somehow getting stabbed with wire…
But those who have done it have said its fine…
On my all weather pub bike i have risers and a pair of ‘Jet Black’ clamp ons.
They are cheaper than name brand clamp on grips like ODI etc.
The pros are that you have no chance of ‘throttling’ in the wet and you can choose cool anodized end clamp collar colours.
The Cons are that it is a much firmer grip, as its not all ‘cushy’ rubber due to the hard cylinder inside it joining the two clamping collars.
not everyones cup of tea, but I learnt to like them and they could be a good option to those interested.
compressed air to remove grips and motorcycle specific grip cement/glue to secure grips are often used on motorcycle handlebars as seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buwXnnHWHVg
MX and enduro riders change grips very frequently (sometimes after each race meeting) and obviously require a non-slip solution.
Actually it was not that hard - 3M have an adhesive that doesn’t dry instantly, in its intended use as a paper adhesive it allows adjustments if you make a mistake. I just sprayed it on and the grips slid on pretty easily. Mind you, I didn’t waste too much time in getting them on.
I’ve had similar issues in the past, ended up getting frustrated and buying lockons instead. That zip-tie idea sounds like it may work though, maybe combine it with a hairdryer to soften up the grips a bit.
the trick with getting the hairspray to dry efficiently is to puncture the end of the ourys. doesnt need to be a monster hole, i use whatever is lying around (small allen key/flathead screwdriver)
otherwise you have two sealed ends and no (easy) way for the liquid in the spray to evaporate.
i also give it 12hrs to dry.
oh and scientific studies (by me) have proven that the cheaper the hairspray the better.
if u want to get them off again, i wouldnt be putting cement or any kind of fixative on them. I cut my bars down so i had to get them off, used WD40 and brute force. But then i rang my LBS and they said use a compressor if u can, so i did that and its simple as, no sticky residue and they slide on, plus nice and easy to pop off if need be later.
Compressor to get them on and off just make sure the bars are clean and dry first.
Using a bit of petrol in the grip like you would with hairspray when fitting also works but the fuel evaporates/dries out quicker. Do this on my MX bike when I don’t have access to a compressor.
i remember reading a ridiculously long thread on bikeforums about installing grips and there was some argument that using petrol/acetone/fuels degraded the rubber making it easier for them to rot/split.
this makes some sense… but it would depend on what type of rubber was used in the grip and how much/often the fuel was used, as well as how old your grips were.
that thread was where i heard about some of the crazy tricks that MX guys use to make sure their grips dont shift, ever. there was talk of having to almost melt the grips off the bars when it was time to change them.
Nik in motocross your grips get trashed pretty quickly as they hit the ground quite often and get ripped and torn.
The easiest way to stop them moving is by lock wiring them. Simple task with the right tools, very difficult without.
If anyone would like their grips lock wired just ask. I can bring to any Wed Nite Fix and do it on the spot. FOC.
If you use hairspray be careful in the rain… I have known of a couple of cases when water seeped between the bars and grips resulting in them sliding all over the place and in one case clean off!
Remember this stuff is designed to WASH out of hair…
i would never of picked using spit or hairspray i will have to try cos i have had no luck as yet putting mine on and keeping them in place i was about to glue them on
