Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted May 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 I've heard of people using aerosol hair spray, but I've not done it myself. Mine just slipped right on, but are a solid fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 I try not to use any adhesive on grips unless they just won't stay put. I just wet the inside of them and use an air hose to get them on. I would avoid any kind of lube on something you want to stay put... I was thinking that the throttle might need some lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well I was able to get a set of 4th Gen clip-ons but.....they came without bar end weights. So...anyone have any they would like to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 Curiousity got the better of me and I looked up cost on bar weights - $14.xx each and $1.16 each for the bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks mello dude. Ya...PartsZilla has all that for $37.13 shipped. I'd like to find a used set in fairly descent condition for abit less. But I will go that way if I don't find any fairly soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I try not to use any adhesive on grips unless they just won't stay put. I just wet the inside of them and use an air hose to get them on. I would avoid any kind of lube on something you want to stay put... I was thinking that the throttle might need some lube. you could use a grease needle and inject some in between the throttle outer tube and clip on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 I try not to use any adhesive on grips unless they just won't stay put. I just wet the inside of them and use an air hose to get them on. I would avoid any kind of lube on something you want to stay put... I was thinking that the throttle might need some lube. For the inside of the throttle tube I've used graphite used in lock cylinders - it doesn't retain dirt. Compressed air has worked well for me to get the grips on - an attachment with a pointed rubber tip can get in under the grip and the tube - it's almost like inflating a balloon slightly - they go on and off easily and shrink back to size once the air's removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted May 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well I was able to get a set of 4th Gen clip-ons but.....they came without bar end weights. So...anyone have any they would like to sell? Let me see if I still have the ones I took off. If I do I'll ship to you if you'll pay just the shipping costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well I was able to get a set of 4th Gen clip-ons but.....they came without bar end weights. So...anyone have any they would like to sell? Let me see if I still have the ones I took off. If I do I'll ship to you if you'll pay just the shipping costs. That would be HUGELY appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted May 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 3, 2015 These what you're lookin' fer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 4, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2015 These what you're lookin' fer? Unfortunately no. The clip-ons I got don't have an inner bar weight. Those look like they're for a 98. These 97 clip-ons are solid, not hallow, with a threaded hole at the end for the screw that attaches the weight on. This link shows what I bought. http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/1997/VFR750F+A/HANDLEBAR/parts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2015 How difficult was swapping the grips & throttle parts over? Any problems with them hitting the tank when turned all the way. Its close, but no real problem. Try it, its easy. I'm currently in the process of doing this. I've got the L/S done & when turned all the way to the right, the controls hit the front fairing. Does that happen with yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2015 How difficult was swapping the grips & throttle parts over? Any problems with them hitting the tank when turned all the way. Its close, but no real problem. Try it, its easy. I'm currently in the process of doing this. I've got the L/S done & when turned all the way to the right, the controls hit the front fairing. Does that happen with yours? I don't have any problems with the 4th bars hitting any body work. I'll post up some photos soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2015 I've run into some trouble with the RH one. But I am able to temporarily slide the clip-on over the fork tube. And while sitting on the bike, I notice that my hands are alot more foreword & further apart with these 4th Gen clip-ons as compared to the 5th Gen ones. I can't imagine anyone liking them that way. Did you also replace the triple clamp with a 4th Gen one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2015 I've run into some trouble with the RH one. But I am able to temporarily slide the clip-on over the fork tube. And while sitting on the bike, I notice that my hands are alot more foreword & further apart with these 4th Gen clip-ons as compared to the 5th Gen ones. I can't imagine anyone liking them that way. Did you also replace the triple clamp with a 4th Gen one? Its starting to sound like you dont have 4th gen bars. The only real difference if you put a 5th bar side by side with a 4th bar is the height. Width wise they are identical. Bar angle is identical. In fact if someone jumped on for a ride, they wouldnt even notice that the bars are much different untill you point it out....----------I still use the 5th gen triples..... Mbe post up a photo of what is going on...... and I'll post up photos tonite. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 Here are pics of the LH 4th & 5th Gen clip-ons side by side. Top: 5th Gen Front: 4th Gen Front: 4th Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 Changing it over is easy peasy. Just cut the locator tabs off the bars and swap everything. I proby did it in an hour while killing a couple beers. What locator tabs are you referring to & how did you cut them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 Changing it over is easy peasy. Just cut the locator tabs off the bars and swap everything. I proby did it in an hour while killing a couple beers. What locator tabs are you referring to & how did you cut them? Its the locator that fits in the slot on the triple trees. 30 seconds with a hacksaw and they are gone. Finish it up with a file... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yes I think so. The tab like thing that fits into the space in the clamp? I guess that would explain my problem. Couldn't it be a safety issue without those? Might the clip-ons slip out place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yes I think so. The tab like thing that fits into the space in the clamp? I guess that would explain my problem. Couldn't it be a safety issue without those? Might the clip-ons slip out place? I'm relatively certain those tabs are for aligning the bars only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'll roll with that. Especially since it's the only way they'll work. Changing it over is easy peasy. Just cut the locator tabs off the bars and swap everything. I proby did it in an hour while killing a couple beers. What locator tabs are you referring to & how did you cut them? Its the locator that fits in the slot on the triple trees. 30 seconds with a hacksaw and they are gone. Finish it up with a file... The area that hangs down alittle in this pic? Were you able to cut it flush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'll roll with that. Especially since it's the only way they'll work. Changing it over is easy peasy. Just cut the locator tabs off the bars and swap everything. I proby did it in an hour while killing a couple beers. What locator tabs are you referring to & how did you cut them? Its the locator that fits in the slot on the triple trees. 30 seconds with a hacksaw and they are gone. Finish it up with a file... The area that hangs down alittle in this pic? Were you able to cut it flush? IMG_6671.JPG Yes - cut that tab flush hanging over the edge of the dryer or even at an angle.. you want it to do nothing so it doesnt get in the way or interfere with anything ..... Photos of install............. To locate the bars in position, make yourself a strait steel piece that slots into the open slot area in the clamps, such that they are strait across, as you can see in this photo... The last pic you can see I completely cut the locator tab off. The bar ends are stock 4th gen with the paint stripped off and polished. -- Looks stock, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2015 Awesome....thanks. That helps alot. I think I can "handle" that. Ok. Now onto the next item. lol I like your volt meter. Where did you get it & how did you mount it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2015 Awesome....thanks. That helps alot. I think I can "handle" that. Ok. Now onto the next item. lol I like your volt meter. Where did you get it & how did you mount it? The voltmeter is a lascar. And the mounting scheme is something I came up with to attach it to the tank mount. I think there are better pics in the "show me your voltmeter thread." - I imagine if you look in my gallery, there's plenty of other ideas you might like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 16, 2015 I saw a post somewhere on here by busylittleshop (I think) in regards to a way of removing the grips. It said to insert something like a screwdriver under the grip & squirt some rubbing alcohol in there. I'd just like to say HOLY HELL DOES THAT WORK GOOD!! I needed only a small amount & it instantly slip right off! Another great thing about it is that the alcohol evaporates. Especially helpful when reinstalling the grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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