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23-11-2020, 06:22 PM | #121 | |
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When fitting the new grips, use alcohol as a cleaner and lubricant and slide the grips on. Just be sure to locate the recesses on the throttle grip with the large flange and small lip. Once the alcohol evaporates, after about ten minutes, you'll find the grips are completely secure. |
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23-11-2020, 06:41 PM | #122 |
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I keep a ‘handbag size’ Silvikrin, extra-hold (unscented) hairspray can in the garage.
A quick squirt acts as a lubricant when wet and mild glue once evaporated. |
23-11-2020, 06:50 PM | #123 |
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I’m not sure if it’s Silvrikin, or some equivalent product, but I ask wifey nicely when I need some to get new grips on. It works very well provided you get on with it.
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23-11-2020, 06:54 PM | #124 |
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... sorry, “other brands are available” ;-)
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23-11-2020, 07:35 PM | #125 |
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23-11-2020, 07:42 PM | #126 | |
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A mate told me to use hairspray and I thought he was winding me up!. After watching me struggle for 10 mins I have in and used the hairspray, job done in no time!! |
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23-11-2020, 11:11 PM | #127 |
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Well now you've done the carbon thing, why not try titanium now that is an expensive habit, truly addictive. Bitza
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24-11-2020, 10:25 AM | #128 |
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I find most grips way too thin so often cover them with a length of cricket bat rubber to make them thicker but I'm still on the look out for thicker grips.
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24-11-2020, 11:44 AM | #129 |
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24-11-2020, 11:58 AM | #130 | |
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Personally I often used to change them for for more normal Wassell grips as they are more comfortable and feel more precise somehow. https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/hand...r-7-8_2356.htm https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/hand...n-7-8_4103.htm https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/hand...-8-pr_2357.htm https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/hand...black_4355.htm RGM is good company to deal with. Normally next day delivery.
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24-11-2020, 01:00 PM | #131 |
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Gazza, which of these grips would be the most effective for reducing a high speed handlebar buzz ?
Asking for a friend who has a Honda.
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24-11-2020, 01:26 PM | #132 | |
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The Ariete ones look like a good bet and possibly the Brown gel ones? Cheap enough to try out anyway. People tend to try different bar weights these days. I think it's a matter of breaking the resonance at the annoying frequencies. I would also try it out without stalk mirrors, if they are used, and see if they affect things? Maybe even different bars, or swap it out for a Ducati..
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24-11-2020, 06:37 PM | #133 |
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Look up Grip Puppies on fleabay, have them on my 12R after suffering with a sore hand, work just fine and fit over stock grips
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19-04-2021, 05:13 PM | #134 |
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Not a very exciting addition here, but useful nonetheless. A dash protector kit courtesy of Matt at Speedo Angels.
More details here: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...434#post585434 |
19-12-2021, 01:01 PM | #135 |
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Resurrecting Vince’s addictive thread about the bling thing , has anyone fitted a CF swingarm cover ? It’s about the only part of Vince’s paintwork untouched....!!!
PS, a Merry Healthy Christmas to all Forum contributors...it’s my “go-to” read on cold, sometimes wet Glasgow days....thanks guys. Crawford. |
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