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Triple B · 11-17-2008, 03:15 PM

1976 Z 50 and after 32 years the stock grips and twist throttle have had it. So I cut off the grip cleaned re-lubed and re-installed the throttle assembly.

Now I need to reinstall the grips and I was wondering what the trick is to not get glue in the throttle assembly.

Thanks in advance

cdoublejj · 11-17-2008, 03:18 PM

Glue? should stay on with pressure i thought.

KSKENE247 · 11-17-2008, 03:32 PM

nah just put the glue on the end of the throttle tube...
then quickly slide the grip on
then put a lil right on the inside of the grip...

T313M · 11-17-2008, 03:36 PM

Get an air hose in the end of the grip when you slide it on. It'll go in a second.

Triple B · 11-17-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoublejj

Glue? should stay on with pressure I thought.

Maybe.......But I remember riding this bike almost 30 years ago and taking a soil sample when the grip came off. (I do not remember exactly which grip came off)

Lair · 11-17-2008, 03:59 PM

I use WD40. Once the stuff dries, it works like a champ.

Just spray a light coat on the tube, and light coat on the inside of the grip.

JJW Designs · 11-17-2008, 04:03 PM

Clear spray paint has always worked for me.

Something like Krylon Crystal Clear.

Lair · 11-17-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JJW Designs

Clear spray paint has always worked for me.

Something like Krylon Crystal Clear.

A former D17 women's MX champ told me she used hair spray on hers.

cdoublejj · 11-17-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple B

Maybe.......But I remember riding this bike almost 30 years ago and taking a soil sample when the grip came off. (I do not remember exactly which grip came off)

haha yeah i guess i know what you mean my dad glued my lt50 grips on but it's not a twist grip.

dirttrackin280h · 11-17-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lair

A former D17 women's MX champ told me she used hair spray on hers.

That's what works for me

rlm996 · 11-17-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lair

I use WD40. Once the stuff dries, it works like a champ.

Just spray a light coat on the tube, and light coat on the inside of the grip.

Is WD40 a good idea? It's a lube. Does it actually dry up and get sticky? I've never tried it.

I use gas, or hairspray.

trxr70jumper · 11-17-2008, 08:28 PM

Air is the best or spit on it

Lair · 11-17-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlm996

Is WD40 a good idea? It's a lube. Does it actually dry up and get sticky? I've never tried it.

I use gas, or hairspray.

WD40 is mostly ether, and ether dissipates completely after a bit of drying time. The other stuff in WD softens the grip just enough to make it stick.

cdoublejj · 11-17-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lair

WD40 is mostly ether, and ether dissipates completely after a bit of drying time. The other stuff in WD softens the grip just enough to make it stick.

that is something i'm going to remember.

FastMC · 11-17-2008, 08:50 PM

I like grip glue...

Just dont put it in the grip before you slide it on...Put it on the throttle tube.

Lair · 11-17-2008, 08:53 PM

Don't get any on your hands, either. That stuff smells like concentrated ass.

cdoublejj · 11-17-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lair

Don't get any on your hands, either. That stuff smells like concentrated ass.

sounds like it would be great for pranks. hahahaha

rlm996 · 11-18-2008, 07:28 AM

is there anything that WD40 can't do?

It's like the elixir to life!!!

it's a lube, a cleaner, a rust inhibitor, a sticker remover, a surface protectant, a great flame thrower, a hand cleaner, a water displacer, a polish, and now a glue.....wow!!

RAZZO · 11-18-2008, 07:56 AM

Old school......lighter fluid. Slides right on, dries quick. Tight and secure. Safety wire it too.

drewbird911 · 11-18-2008, 11:59 AM

Alcohol, is what Pro Grip recommended for my last swap, makes it slide on and then evaporates to nothing and the rubber holds the grip

11-17-2008, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Triple B PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 35 My Mood:	What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? 1976 Z 50 and after 32 years the stock grips and twist throttle have had it. So I cut off the grip cleaned re-lubed and re-installed the throttle assembly. Now I need to reinstall the grips and I was wondering what the trick is to not get glue in the throttle assembly. Thanks in advance

11-17-2008, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,371 My Mood:	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? Glue? should stay on with pressure i thought.

11-17-2008, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
KSKENE247 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Agoura Posts: 1,845	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? nah just put the glue on the end of the throttle tube... then quickly slide the grip on then put a lil right on the inside of the grip...

11-17-2008, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
T313M 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: pa Posts: 1,330	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? Get an air hose in the end of the grip when you slide it on. It'll go in a second.

11-17-2008, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lair 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL (Not a native.) Posts: 401	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? I use WD40. Once the stuff dries, it works like a champ. Just spray a light coat on the tube, and light coat on the inside of the grip.

11-17-2008, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
JJW Designs Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 3,366	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? Clear spray paint has always worked for me. Something like Krylon Crystal Clear. __________________ Graphic designer by trade, rider by heart.

11-17-2008, 08:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
trxr70jumper PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lakeville ,Massachusetts Posts: 33	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? Air is the best or spit on it

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FastMC Sporting the Merkin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: boston area Posts: 5,072 My Mood:	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? I like grip glue... Just dont put it in the grip before you slide it on...Put it on the throttle tube.

11-17-2008, 08:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lair 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL (Not a native.) Posts: 401	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? Don't get any on your hands, either. That stuff smells like concentrated ass.

11-18-2008, 07:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
rlm996 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SWL Michigan Posts: 805 My Mood:	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? is there anything that WD40 can't do? It's like the elixir to life!!! it's a lube, a cleaner, a rust inhibitor, a sticker remover, a surface protectant, a great flame thrower, a hand cleaner, a water displacer, a polish, and now a glue.....wow!! Last edited by rlm996; 11-18-2008 at 07:31 AM.

11-18-2008, 07:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,971 My Mood:	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? Old school......lighter fluid. Slides right on, dries quick. Tight and secure. Safety wire it too.

11-18-2008, 11:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
drewbird911 1st Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 117 My Mood:	Re: What is the trick to installing / gluing the RH grip? Alcohol, is what Pro Grip recommended for my last swap, makes it slide on and then evaporates to nothing and the rubber holds the grip

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