Handlebar grip annoyance!

[alexanderfoti]

Hi all

I am trying to replace split handle bar grips on my cb250 superdream 1980.

I bought honda oem grips, which have a 22mm diameter, my bars are also 22mm diameter, when fitting the left side, even with grip glue, the grip pulls off way to easily.

Any ideas?

[oslin06]

Just make sure you are not fitting the twist grip one to the other side it is slightly bigger, if that is ok rap some type around the bar and fit with glue, I use an impact glue when I have to which is not often, the last ones I fitted I had to bash on with a soft hammer.

Keith

[priest]

yeah, it's a good idea to rap smth around

[alexanderfoti]

Have doube checked and they are both the same diameter. This is the second set with this issue. Will wrap some electrical tape around the bars many thanks

[mealexme]

if you use glue don't use much or you won't get it off again if you ever want to change them. hair spray works apparently

[megawatt]

Make sure the inside of grips is completely dry and not greasy. I use a smear of silicone for extra grip.

[eastanglianbiker]

Have doube checked and they are both the same diameter. This is the second set with this issue. Will wrap some electrical tape around the bars many thanks

they should not be the same diameter internally as one goes onto the metal of the handlebar and the other has to fit over the throttle grip so one should be bigger than the other

[sliderglider]

i spent many years racing mx which meams bending loads of bars lol i used hairspray slips on the dries like glue.

[alexanderfoti]

Have doube checked and they are both the same diameter. This is the second set with this issue. Will wrap some electrical tape around the bars many thanks

they should not be the same diameter internally as one goes onto the metal of the handlebar and the other has to fit over the throttle grip so one should be bigger than the other

 

My thoughts, but even 2 honda oem grips from david silver are the same diameter, a bit of electrical tape and grip glue sorted it though