Ive read a few places that you can use hairspray to install your new grips. Im wondering if later down the road you've experienced slipping or any negative side effects from using hairspray (for those who have used it).
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Not sure if you're referring to the How To I made a while ago, but I have not had any problems with using hairspray - I actually only used it on the non-throttle side since the throttle sheath is notched.
In theory, a problem could arise if you ride in the rain (or otherwise get water under the grip) since it would re-liquify the hairspray and cause it to slip. However, I've ridden in the raid a few times and water never got in there, so..."Pleasant experiences make life enjoyable, painful experiences lead to growth" - cheap Chinese fortune cookie
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Originally posted by Teh_K View PostNot sure if you're referring to the How To I made a while ago, but I have not had any problems with using hairspray - I actually only used it on the non-throttle side since the throttle sheath is notched.
In theory, a problem could arise if you ride in the rain (or otherwise get water under the grip) since it would re-liquify the hairspray and cause it to slip. However, I've ridden in the raid a few times and water never got in there, so...Air Force
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Originally posted by zackeone View PostYour how to was where i originally got the idea (im going to use it this weekend btw). Thanks for the heads up about the rain. Just to clarify, you didnt use hairspray on the throttle side, and youve never had any problems with it?sigpic
Update Jul 11 2014
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Originally posted by zackeone View PostJust to clarify, you didn't use hairspray on the throttle side, and you've never had any problems with it?
On the throttle side, I did not use hairspray because there was no adhesive of any sort when I took the original grip off - so I left it the same. So far, I have not had any problems - except 1 very minor (really minor) annoyance: Over the course of riding (months), the grip tends to slide ever-so-slightly down towards the bar end (probably due to the engine vibrations). This was not a problem on the stock grip because it had extra rubber material that went over the large circular ridge next to the control pod, preventing the grip from shifting left/right (the new grips just butt up against the ridge).
As I said, this is very minor - but if you're hardcore, I think they make special grip glue that will not liquify in water that's safe to use on the throttle sheath.Last edited by Teh_K; 04-28-2008, 08:06 PM."Pleasant experiences make life enjoyable, painful experiences lead to growth" - cheap Chinese fortune cookie
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Originally posted by Teh_K View PostOn the non-throttle side, I used hairspray so that it wouldn't spin, and so far everything is ok
On the throttle side, I did not use hairspray because there was no adhesive of any sort when I took the original grip off - so I left it the same. So far, I have not had any problems - except 1 very minor (really minor) annoyance: Over the course of riding (months), the grip tends to slide ever-so-slightly down towards the bar end (probably due to the engine vibrations). This was not a problem on the stock grip because it had extra rubber material that went over the large circular ridge next to the control pod, preventing the grip from shifting left/right (the new grips just butt up against the ridge).
As I said, this is very minor - but if you're hardcore, I think they make special grip glue that will not liquify in water that's safe to use on the throttle sheath."The internet has the best and the worst..."
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Aqua Net hair spray, but I safety wire the grips anyway. I spent to many years riding non motorized bikes and there is nothing more frustrating than a grip that throttles. Never had a grip slip on a bicycle or a motorcycle since I started using hairspray and safety wire.
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