Stomp grip does not stick

[sportsluvr]

Ok, just for the hell of it I bought a stomp grip a few weeks ago. However, after cleaning my tank and installing it I found that it didn't want to remain on the tank. It sort of peels off.

Any ideas on how to keep it on the bike? Thanks.

 

[RightCoastBias]

What did you clean the tank with?

I've used a few stomp grips and never had issue with them staying on. This is both plastic and metal tanks.

 

[sportsluvr]

I used a glass cleaner.

 

[RightCoastBias]

I used a glass cleaner.

Hmm, doesn't seem like that would ruin the adhesion. But I've always done a bit of diluted isopropyl to clean before install.

Anything that leaves behind a soapy residue could cause issues with adhesion.

 

[PorradaVFR]

Rubbing alcohol, let it fully dry and personally I’ve always used the sun or a heat gun (on low) to heat the tank and material slightly before applying. Never had a problem.

 

[aram]

If the tank grips are old stock sometimes the adhesive goes bad.

 

[netbum]

If the tank grips are old stock sometimes the adhesive goes bad.

This. I just had the same experience as OP but I know the new-to-me StompGrips were sitting around for a while (years) in their packaging before I got to put them on. It clearly had the backing paper from 3M and it all looked good, but I am pretty sure the adhesive was past it's prime.

On a positive note it looks like I can clean this old stuff off the back of the grips and buy new adhesive sheets or spray-on stuff to basically re-use the StompGrips.

Is this advisable? Anyone here have experience re-using StompGrip brand tank grips?

 

[rsrider]

Go to a hardware or boat store that sells 3M Safety-Walk Medium Duty Tread tape, and get the 4" wide stuff. 2 feet will cover any tank and cost you about $5. You can put it right where you need it. Clean your tank with 3M Adhesive and Wax remover BEFORE you put on the tape and it will stick.

 

[sportsluvr]

Thanks a bunch. I will try the last solution. I came home Saturday evening and one was lying on my garage floor! It was hot, but I didn't expect it to fall off completely.

 

[Canadianjerkey]

I've used food-safe silicone sealant with reasonable success on some old tech-spec.

 

[c-mo]

Pretty sure you're supposed to lick them first

 

[NorCal_SV650S]

The glass cleaner left more on than you cleaned. It doesnt even clean glass well. Pretty sure instructions call for isopropyl alcohol...oh well...time to buy a new set...

 

[JasonW]

I had an older set that didn't stick. A call to Stomp Grip resolved my issues promptly. Why.old stock won't stick is beyond me but they stood behind their product nicely.

 

[sportsluvr]

I had an older set that didn't stick. A call to Stomp Grip resolved my issues promptly.

What did you do? Bought a new set?

 

[Hooli]

Go to a hardware or boat store that sells 3M Safety-Walk Medium Duty Tread tape, and get the 4" wide stuff. 2 feet will cover any tank and cost you about $5. You can put it right where you need it.

Unless you want shredded jeans/leathers, I don't recommend using this stuff. It ruined a perfectly good suit. :mad

 

[fast4d]

contact them. they'll mail you new ones.

I've been using them for a decade on many bikes. all of them have plastic tanks. several early sets I installed came off after a year of so.

the ones I installed 5 years ago are still good. problem is they yellow with age. even though this bike is parked in the garage 99.5% of the time.

that other brand, tech spec isn't any better. The pads' material hardens. I had to use some 3m adhesive to reapply. even then it came off after a couple years. fell off a few days ago on my way home from laguna.

consider them a wear item just like anything made of rubber...

 

[KazMan]

Unless you want shredded jeans/leathers, I don't recommend using this stuff. It ruined a perfectly good suit. :mad

This is why I really like the TechSpec X line. Has a neoprene type finish and doesn't ruin my leathers or textiles.

 

[sportsluvr]

contact them. they'll mail you new ones.

:thumbup Just spoke to Eric at stompgrip and the dude was extremely helpful. I'm pretty sure we will sort it out. Thanks a lot for the suggestion.

 

[thedub]

On a positive note it looks like I can clean this old stuff off the back of the grips and buy new adhesive sheets or spray-on stuff to basically re-use the StompGrips.

3M spray adhesive will make them stick on, but it will be a nightmare of a mess when you eventually take them back off. Trust me.

 

[rsrider]

Unless you want shredded jeans/leathers, I don't recommend using this stuff. It ruined a perfectly good suit. :mad

Did you use the medium grade? If you used the heavy grade, then yes, you'll shred your clothes. I've never had a problem with the medium grade. And the light grade kinda works.