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How To: Install ATV Hand Grips
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Posted by: Pappy

Replacement grips offer many advantages over their stock counterparts, the biggest of which is added rider control. Hard compound stock grips become slick and ones hand can slip off the bars over rough terrain or when attempting to tackle a motocross jump. Softer compounds add differing grip patterns offer major advantages over stock and while they tend to wear faster, they are inexpensive and as you will see a snap to install.

Posted by: Pappy

The majority of stock grips are held in place by glue and the end caps, which will need to be removed if you are re-installing the new grips on the stock bars. A razor blade or knife will work to cut the old grip, just be extra careful not to add yourself to the things being cut!

Posted by: Pappy

With the old grip removed, clean any old glue off the bar and prepare the bar surface for the new grip. This can be done with some lacquer thinner and a rag and depending on how much glue is left; you may need to scrape off the glue with a razor blade. Grip glue is available for purchase and some grip sets even come with it, and you should not use other glue not designed for that particular grip as the glue can react with the grip and in extreme cases, the grip can melt right off the bar! We prefer to use simple tacky chain lube and believe it or not, it works wonders! It does not take much as you do not want to hose down the inside of the grip.

Posted by: Pappy

Once you have applied the grip glue or your choice of adhesive, and making sure it has fully coated the inside of the grip with a thin covering, slide it on the bar, keeping it even and not twisting the grip pattern out of shape.

Posted by: Pappy

The procedure is the same for the other grip; however, you will want to prick a hole in this grip to allow air to escape as to prevent the trapped air from keeping the grips to get a good seal on the bar

Posted by: Pappy

After installing, allow the grip glue/adhesive to cure, usually a few hours depending on the temperature and overnight would be best. The addition of the grip cushions has proven beneficial to us and for the price; you cannot beat the added comfort to your hands .

Thats it, nothing magical or no degree in mechanics required to replace your grips. Just be sure to check that they have adhered good to the bar before ripping it up!

Posted by: pro-rider46

nice write up pappy.

Posted by: leasureryan

Hand grip glue or hair spray has to work better than chain lube......

You may be right....I just fear trying it, due to the fact it would be hard to remove if it does slide around. Would just rather do it the right way

Posted by: Pappy

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Originally posted by leasureryan
Hand grip glue or hair spray has to work better than chain lube......

You may be right....I just fear trying it, due to the fact it would be hard to remove if it does slide around. Would just rather do it the right way

Its easier to remove then grip glue, has worked for us for over 4 seasons of GNCC racing. I dont state to ONLY use it, but many have informed me they have had to use it in a pinch and now use it regularly.

Posted by: FoxHondaRider

awesome write up, i had a problem getting my new grips on, searched "installing grips" got this thread. Pictures are a nice touch too. thanks

Posted by: v0lcom13sn0w

use hairspray. works the best. either that or use a compresser with an air nozzle to blow air through the handle bar to widen out the grip a little bit so that it slides right on then cut a small hole in the other grip and spray air in it while holding the other one on. easy.

Posted by: woodsracer882

I use brake cleaner. The grips slide right on and WILL NOT come loose. It kinda melts them to the bars I guess. By the way,nice write up Pappy!

Posted by: v0lcom13sn0w

i had some buddies find these ODI grips at dunefest at one of then vendors when we all were there, i think they're way worth it because you tighten them down and dont have to worry about it

http://www.odipowersports.com/ATV/ATV_Home.htm

http://www.hillsboromotorcycles.com...=Go&keyword=ODI

http://www.odigrips.com/