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sinn · 03-03-2007, 10:01 PM

I plan on buying some new grips for my Sabre, this being the first mod I'm making on my bike. Is there anything I should know before I change them? Is it relatively straight forward? What should I know before doing this? Tips etc.

Thanks!

Rickster · 03-04-2007, 01:25 AM

Sometimes you can peal the old grips off, but don't count on it, be prepared to cut them off if you have to. Either way, peal, or cut, you won't be able to use them again, you can never get all the old glue out of the inside.

Before slipping the new grips on, be sure you get all the old glue off, and any cleaner you may need to use.

The new grips should come with glue, but if they don't, be sure to use a type that is good for rubber, plastic, and metal. Be sure you give the glue plenty of time to dry before trying to ride the bike.

bodie27 · 03-04-2007, 04:51 AM

Depending on the bike, universal grips may need some physical alterations so make sure you get the ones for your bike unless you don't mind

chadrob30 · 03-06-2007, 10:07 PM

Gorilla Glue works awesome for applying the new grips. Make sure you do the throttle side first so the clutch side matches up correctly. (if your grips have any kind of design on them)

03-03-2007, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
sinn Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: '05 Shadow Sabre Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 42	changing grips I plan on buying some new grips for my Sabre, this being the first mod I'm making on my bike. Is there anything I should know before I change them? Is it relatively straight forward? What should I know before doing this? Tips etc. Thanks!

03-04-2007, 01:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	Sometimes you can peal the old grips off, but don't count on it, be prepared to cut them off if you have to. Either way, peal, or cut, you won't be able to use them again, you can never get all the old glue out of the inside. Before slipping the new grips on, be sure you get all the old glue off, and any cleaner you may need to use. The new grips should come with glue, but if they don't, be sure to use a type that is good for rubber, plastic, and metal. Be sure you give the glue plenty of time to dry before trying to ride the bike. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

03-04-2007, 04:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
bodie27 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Australian Posts: 291	Depending on the bike, universal grips may need some physical alterations so make sure you get the ones for your bike unless you don't mind __________________ Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full

03-06-2007, 10:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
chadrob30 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 780	Gorilla Glue works awesome for applying the new grips. Make sure you do the throttle side first so the clutch side matches up correctly. (if your grips have any kind of design on them) __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stock for now

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