Ian L Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I bought some replica canvas grips a couple of years ago for my 1944 Norton with 7/8" handle bars but can't remember who the seller was to ask his advise ? The problem is that they as a tad loose even though I've soaked them in water a couple of times & left to dry out, I still don't feel safe riding the bike in case they slide off ? Is there a way of gluing them on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieCeng Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Have you seen this: http://www.wdbsa.nl/download/Canvas%20grips.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 The guy who regularly sells repro grips is:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WD-ARMY-CANVAS-HANDLEBAR-GRIP-7-8-BARS-NEW-DESIGN-BSA-MATCHLESS-/182282824691?hash=item2a70e72bf3:m:mrwD0PwZu4cQTrdEz9lCIyg And I've found this sticks anything to anything.:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SCHTUK-Extreme-Clear-Multi-Adhesive-310ml-30606654/112125022101?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D1324aeb67e35472f997990be0beaf64b%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D112125022101 Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 To shrink wet canvas, it needs to be dried with a hairdryer rather than just being left to dry out. It may take more than one wetting and drying to shrink to a tight fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I think the original canvas grips had some kind of coating inside, and you soaked them in petrol, slide on and let them dry out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Correct Richard and I have several NOS with that black stuff inside. But it's always gone hard and useless by now. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 The original canvas grips were not generally introduced into new production until early 1943.........however, manufacturers and military workshops continued to fit the earlier rubber grips where stocks remained............. The original WD new grips had a label attached with fitting instructions........that was for both the handlebar and grip to be smeared/soaked in petrol to activate the black-coloured adhesive applied to the inside of the grip to attach firmly to the handlebar...................... Personally, I find Araldite, Evostick, etc, works just as well........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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