Hi, the rubber hand grips (bars, handles) on my 2014 RT-S have gashes after I hooked bungee cords to them to carry camping equipment. Is there any way to repair, maybe glue and fill or cover up the rips? Are there any types of leather or vinyl wraps (like car steering wheel) that are attractive that I can wrap or adhere to cover up the damage? I really don’t want to spend the money buying new bars and then pay PowerSports to switch them out.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 11-19-2021 at 05:01 PM.
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Grip tape for tennis rackets etc. sounds like a good one.
If you want leather...get some 1/2 wide Saddle Strings from a leather supplier like Tandy or Leather Factory. They are about 40 inches long. They used to come in brown and yellow. Dont know about black...but they could be dyed if you want to match them up with the bike.
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Depending on what look you would like to accomplish , could try just about anything Like tacti”cool” -550 paracord does take some skill for tight wrapping & knots
(just a redneck thought) Also the new Flex tape. Lil pricy but possibly hold up to weather better
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Repair the grips and use Roc straps the next time you want to strap down camping gear. I have been using them for years and you will never use a bungee again.
Go to a hardware store, or Lowes or HD, and get a small bottle of liquid electrical tape, https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds. Fill the holes and gaps with it, clean off the excess, and wrap tightly around the repair area with regular electrical tape. In several days, or a week or two, after the liquid tape has a chance to cure remove the electrical tape. The tears should be filled in and closed up and be hardly noticeable.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
I had a similar thing happen to my 2014 RTS when I used a lifting strap around both handles to lift the rear section off to replace the air compressor...I used large loom black wire wrap for a temporary fix...I ended up purchasing two new handle assemblies $$$...Stupid move...A live and learn experience for me...(one of many(: larryd
I have looked on line at those handlebar tapes. That would be the easiest and most affordable solution. Can you share a photo so I can see how it looks on your Spyder? R
Repair the grips and use Roc straps the next time you want to strap down camping gear. I have been using them for years and you will never use a bungee again.
Thanks Snoozer for the info on the "Rok" straps...I order several sets for the Spyder and the ATV larryd