One more grip question....

[Whirlygirl]

Okay - so I'm finally going to get around to installing my grip heaters this weekend. Since I got so much great advice on removing my current grips... just wondering if I need to purchase "grip adhesive" for putting the grips back on (over-top of the heat tape). I'm hoping to reuse the original grips, but I did buy a pack-up pair just in case...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated - I just want to make sure I have everything I need before I get started on this... Thanks!

[DanG]

You can get grip-specific glue, but I always use contact adhesive. Whatever you do, don't use epoxy or super glue or you won't be able to clean it off the next time you change grips!

[Whirlygirl]

After doing a little Google-ing, I think I'll just try the "hairspray" technique, also mentioned by a few people on here... I was just worried about the grips sliding around, but it sounds like they fit quite snugly, especially on the throttle side, so it shouldn't be a problem...

I'll try to take some pics of the process, since it's a pretty cheap mod ($35 bucks for the kit, and $15 for the extra grips, if I need them). And for those of you lucky enough to live in those southern climes where you don't NEED heated grips... please disregard.

[moo cow]

how exactly to they work? are they wired to the electrical system?

[Boneman]

Originally Posted by moo cow

how exactly to they work? are they wired to the electrical system?

No.

You first get some charcoal brickettes, spread them out on your BBQ or Hibatchi, squirt some lighter fluid on them and then light them on fire. Once they warm up and become red hot, you use a pair of salad tongs and take a few over to your bike. Then you unscrew your bar ends and insert 1 to 2 coals per side. They hot coals continue to burn slowly and in doing so, heat up your hand grips.

Of course this is all incorrect if you are using the newer thermonuclear carbon rod system. Then you just remove the thermonuclear rods from their protective housing (make sure to be wearing your Lvl. 5 Radiation Suit!!) and insert them into the handle bar for years and years of toasty warm mitts!












Yes, they are hooked up to the electrical of the bike.

[Nelly]

Originally Posted by Whirlygirl

Okay - so I'm finally going to get around to installing my grip heaters this weekend. Since I got so much great advice on removing my current grips... just wondering if I need to purchase "grip adhesive" for putting the grips back on (over-top of the heat tape). I'm hoping to reuse the original grips, but I did buy a pack-up pair just in case...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated - I just want to make sure I have everything I need before I get started on this... Thanks!

Hey Whirly,
Jonac has some under heated grip tape kinda gadet. I had the oppertunity of testing them last weekend. They were excellent. Very cheap compared to a full grip swap out.
PM Jonac for more details. It allows your stock grips to be retained to.

Nelly

[wolfc70]

Originally Posted by Boneman

No.

You first get some charcoal brickettes, spread them out on your BBQ or Hibatchi, squirt some lighter fluid on them and then light them on fire. Once they warm up and become red hot, you use a pair of salad tongs and take a few over to your bike. Then you unscrew your bar ends and insert 1 to 2 coals per side. They hot coals continue to burn slowly and in doing so, heat up your hand grips.

I have never tried this!!! I am cheap so this could work, I think I would precut the brickettes to fit the inside diameter of the bar. Except I would have to tip the bike over to get the ashes out.


Sorry for getting off topic...

[4fun]

Originally Posted by Boneman

No.

You first get some charcoal brickettes, spread them out on your BBQ or Hibatchi, squirt some lighter fluid on them and then light them on fire. Once they warm up and become red hot, you use a pair of salad tongs and take a few over to your bike. Then you unscrew your bar ends and insert 1 to 2 coals per side. They hot coals continue to burn slowly and in doing so, heat up your hand grips.

Of course this is all incorrect if you are using the newer thermonuclear carbon rod system. Then you just remove the thermonuclear rods from their protective housing (make sure to be wearing your Lvl. 5 Radiation Suit!!) and insert them into the handle bar for years and years of toasty warm mitts!










Yes, they are hooked up to the electrical of the bike.

Thanks for making me gag on the soda i was drinking, too funny

[reiobard]

I will be doing this at some point over the summer (before fall) because i ride when it is stupid cold out and warm hands would be nice...

[Whirlygirl]

Originally Posted by Boneman

No.

You first get some charcoal brickettes, spread them out on your BBQ or Hibatchi, squirt some lighter fluid on them and then light them on fire. Once they warm up and become red hot, you use a pair of salad tongs and take a few over to your bike. Then you unscrew your bar ends and insert 1 to 2 coals per side. They hot coals continue to burn slowly and in doing so, heat up your hand grips.

Of course this is all incorrect if you are using the newer thermonuclear carbon rod system. Then you just remove the thermonuclear rods from their protective housing (make sure to be wearing your Lvl. 5 Radiation Suit!!) and insert them into the handle bar for years and years of toasty warm mitts!











Yes, they are hooked up to the electrical of the bike.

I've actually had to switch over to an electrical-based system, due to the sudden shortage of thermonuclear rod "cast-offs" these days... Apparently there's a big demand in the medical field for radioactive isotopes, and hence my cold hands as of late....

I'll let you know how it goes...

Funny thing is, I still have a charcoal-powered "handwarmer" thingy from when I used to work up north... so really, the charcoal grip-warmer is not that far-fetched...