Yeah...i had a problem with the factory grips slipping off while cutting....tried bike grips....but I could not get those to work properly....so i went back with the originals and crazy glued them on.
I tried hairspray twice, didn't work. The I glued them on with gorilla glue, they have not come off yet, but I've only used it for a few hours since gorilla gluing them. I think its going to work though.
I really would like to rig up some better grips though - I'll keep my eyes peeled for bike / motorcycle grips etc.
I really think a variable density softer on the outside firmer towards the middle grip would work best.
Anyhow I tried the mower out for roughly 15 minutes this last weekend - it's about what I expected however it was more wheelie prone than I thought it would be. That really helps since I have a lower profile enclosed trailer [thus a shorter ramp] that basically requires tipping the mower back, for clearance. I will post a review in about a month or so on the mower. I will be switching over to gator blades tomorrow for cleanup - post de-thatching jobs so I can reduce bagging volume. I need a bit more time on the sulky to master the turns. Turns with out the sulky are super easy.
The ice on the lake just broke up this last weekend. :laugh:
X-Games BMX grips from walmart with hairspray. You just need to cut one small notch for your throttle lever. They screw into the handle bar on the ends which helps with any slippage, which we've had none.
I replaced mine with some bmx grips from Giant brand...around $8. They are made for 7/8" tubing and the Q32 tubing is 1"...but with some rubbing alcohol they slid right on. I let them dry overnight and haven't had ANY problems since. I think I'll try cutting a notch in the right one in case they are limiting my top speed.
Bill8379, your disdain for BOP/Quick mowers gets more & more amusing...:laugh:
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