Technical help for Series one, two and three Lambrettas. Models include the Li, Li Special, TV, SX, GP, Serveta and API/SIL models
by Granty » Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:37 pm
Hi Guys, any good hacks for fitting new handle grips? I think I heard about spraying with hair spray???
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by HxPaul » Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:58 am
Buy the "complete spanners manual" it tells you in there how too fit them.Spray a little paint into them,it makes it easier too fit them,they just slide on and when the paint is dry they wont come off.
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by Tractorman » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:32 am
washing up liquid is good and they will come off when needed.
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by Tacolneston Nik » Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:59 pm
Hairspray has always worked for me
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by steveg » Tue Jul 14, 2020 6:58 pm
Tractorman wrote:washing up liquid is good and they will come off when needed.
My usual method, but they all work.
Don't use paint if fitting the tanslucent grips
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by davla » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:33 pm
steveg wrote:Tractorman wrote:washing up liquid is good and they will come off when needed.
My usual method, but they all work.
Don't use paint if fitting the tanslucent grips
I used to use this method on pushbikes when i was a kid, great idea until it rains and then you're taking your life in your own hands as they have a tendency to slide off again. I just soak them in boiling water and they go on pretty easily with some gentle persuasion.
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by missing lynx » Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:22 pm
I use hairspray the problem using just a lubricant is the grips can turn on the bar
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by Toddy » Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:33 am
Mr Sheen for me works a treat

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by Mel K » Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:26 am
Hairspray works to put them on , compressed air to take them off .
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by steveg » Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:02 am
Toddy wrote:Mr Sheen for me works a treat

Thought you'd be all about the hairspray with your barnet

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by Toddy » Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:22 am
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by bookertmgs1 » Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:58 pm
Slightly off topic - but S2 grips always seem to be 5-10mm too short
Get them in hot water & they will stretch to the end but will alwasy shrink back - even if using contact adhesive. Anyone know where you can get ones that are the correct length ?
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by Granty » Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:43 pm
Job complete boys, thanks for everyone input, G
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by Cgt75b » Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:17 pm
bookertmgs1 wrote:Slightly off topic - but S2 grips always seem to be 5-10mm too short
Get them in hot water & they will stretch to the end but will alwasy shrink back - even if using contact adhesive. Anyone know where you can get ones that are the correct length ?
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