CanAm Installing Grips and Thumb Warmer Part 2

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonsoir mon ami, Great installation and very fun white board writings Sir and full watch Cheers 🧐👍👌🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Comment ca va mon ami? Merci Dave!!! The paint spray kind of lubricated the bars but I still managed to get one grip to fetch up half way on!! LOL I didn't want to use the hammer but I couldn't leave it like that eh!! Merci d'avoir regarde le video et bonne soiree!!! A la prochaine!!!

[@janetdickson4451]

Glad you were able to get the grips on despite the trouble they gave you. Also glad you didn't have to remove that extender as I couldn't use it before you added that. Not sure if I ever will drive it again but nice to know I still can if need be. Ha ha - don't want you selling the snowblower as we are sure to have more snowy days - just hopefully not for awhile.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

The thumb extender is there for you but I like it too!! LOL And we're lucky because that snow blower doesn't even start on non snowy days!! LOL Love ya!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

It is sure always a treat when I see you jump in Nannie. Love ya !

[@MannistoCay]

2nd time is the charm, well done Grampie Mike. Lots of work to keep your hands warm, but definitely worth it. Just in time for spring.🌼 Take care.👍🌴🍻🏝🍁

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yeah, just in time for spring. I ordered these from Amazon and their 2 day Prime Delivery only took 5 weeks this time!!! But I'll be ready for next winter that's for sure!!! Thanks for the visit and take care!!

[@STTC]

Great video Mike, I have always used hairspray believe it or not, it’s fabulous

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Steve!! I saw hairspray being used on a KZbin video. I must say I never thought of using that but it makes sense that it would do the trick. But I didn't have any in the shop!!! LOL That was one reason I used the spray paint, it was in the shop and I didn't have to make the 2 hour trek to town and back!!! Thanks for the visit and take care!!!

[@OldSneelock]

Once it was on that was it. Hope they work for you Mike. I thought about heated gloves for snowmobiling. Then I stopped riding and never looked back. 😁😎

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I have to say the heated grips are working fine. No more cold hands for me!! Thanks for the visit and take 'er easy!!

[@OldSneelock]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I got a chanceto catch up. You have been busy! Great videos. 😁😎

[@stevoj8959]

That is always a stressful job when you have work as fast as you can. I am surprised that you were unable to twist it into place but I think it looks great. Now the best part of the job, the wiring. Thanks. Stevo

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I was thinking I could have twisted the grip as I was hitting it with the hammer. I may have been able to twist it into position. But this isn't so bad. It's not in the way of anything and the wire was plenty long enough to do the wiring and my hands aren't cold now. So I hope I didn't spoil that last part of this series!! Thanks a lot for dropping in Stevo. Take 'er easy!!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice work Mike getting the grips installed and clearing the throttle. Can’t wait to see how well they do. Cheers my friend

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Other than the grips being very hard to get on and the right side not being lined up well and having to use the hammer on them, yeah this install pretty well went without a hitch eh!! LOL I don't want to spoil anything but my hands aren't cold anymore when driving the bike!!! Thanks for the visit and comments. Take 'er easy!!

[@Big_Johns]

Mike the right one didnt look bad with the wire sticking up a tad, once you start using them you'll never even notice. 🙂 Looking forward to Part 3

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I think you're right John!!! In fact I bet people will see it and start top install their grips just like this!!! LOL Well maybe not, but oh well, I can hope eh!!! The wire doesn't interfere with anything so I think it will be OK. I just have to get used to it like you say!! Thanks a lot for the visit buddy and have a great week!!!

[@Big_Johns]

As long as the ole hands are toasty warm who cares where the wire is eh. See I've been practicing my Canadianese. 🙂 Hope you have a great week to brother.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@Big_Johns 10-4

[@donnarowden6071]

Liked your video tonight especially as I was your first viewer...I'm so proud...heeheehee! I even learned a lot about different glues, up until now I've been using the trusty old glue gun & ideally like it & gorilla glue which I also like but I'm always open to new ones & no I don't want a snow blower. I'll see you Friday! Love ya🥰

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Awe come on !!! That snow blower was only used on snowy days so you know it's in great shape, much like myself!!! LOL So how does it feel to be Number 1!!! I always knew you were #1, but now you have proof!!! Love ya too!!!

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Thanks for the invite to the shop today. I should have brought donuts! Cheers!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Donuts would be nice!! But anytime you want to drop by Mike, even without donuts, you'd be welcome in my shop buddy!! Thanks for the virtual visit. It made my day!! Take care!!!

[@TheBandit93]

Hey there Mike nice job putting the heated grips on although one didn't go on quite the way you wanted it. It still looks good and I'm sure they will be handy for the cold days. You have a good selection to choose from of adhesives but it seems like no matter which one you chose it was only going to give you one try to get it right. Once it slid on there I could see it isn't going to move for adjustment. Thanks for another great video I enjoy watching. Take it easy

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I was worried right from the get go that these grips were going to he tricky to get installed. I wasn't wrong!!! LOL The paint help lube up the bar a little but, man that grip is stuck on there now!!! I like to keep an assortment of adhesives on hand for jobs like this. It takes me almost 2 1/2 hours to go to town and back and I didn't want to waste all that time just to get a small tube of glue that I might only use once. Thanks for the visit and take care!!!

[@gravelyman]

Hello Grampie, It seems to be a nice tight fit. It should be fine. I'll see you when you wire it up. Great job!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? They sure were a tight fit. I didn't want to use the hammer to get them on, but I was in one of those spots where you'll try anything eh!! It all turned out OK in the end though. Thanks for the watch and take care!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Good job! Sorry that first grip went on at 2:00 instead of 4:00. BTW, were you going for 4:00 AM or PM? Looking forward to seeing how it works for you! Whiteboard: 😁👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!!! It was 4 PM I was after and I ended up at 2 AM. That's just because I was nervous about getting them on is all!!! LOL Having the wires pointing up isn't going to be too bad. They aren't in the way of anything and I had lost of wire for a connection so I'm good I think. Maybe this will start a new trend on grip installation!!! Thanks for the comments and for dropping in. Take care!!!

[@thebeardedstork432]

Nerve wracking for sure! They went on decent. After a while you probably won't even notice the wire on the first one. Paint was a real good idea!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Brian!!! Other than the wire sticking up like that this turned out not too bad you know. I was concerned that having the wire stick up it may be prone to water leaks, but it pretty well sealed. I think it will be fine once I get used to it!! Thanks for the visit and the comment. Have a great week!!!

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Hi Mr. Mike! The board and hammer worked great.... I bet when those hands ain't freezing that wire sticking up will never cross your mind..😊 ..and it's always better to be the hammer.. one of favorite saying. Have a good'un

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I didn't like to use the hammer as I was worried about damaging the heater in the grips, but without spoiling the next episode, it didn't !!! LOL The paint worked good as the grips are stuck on real good!! Thanks a for tuning in Vic and take 'er easy!!!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

I hope they work also 😳😉, see you on the next one Mike 🙂🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Nice warm hands; you know Luc if there were a club for this group I could be a member now!!! LOL Thanks for watching and take care!!!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Grampie《☆》Brilliant using paint as a semi permanent adhesive👍✔I like spraying paint into a cup & brush it on sometimes⛾🤳It's good to be the Hammer some days eh🖖🤓🏈

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You know it's was kind of fun to be the hammer!!! But when the grip fetched up all of a sudden I knew what it was like to be the nail!!! Thanks for tuning in Bdog!! You rock brother!! Take care!!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Your hands will like heat when your out there in the winter. I used to regrip my golf clubs every year. I would use 2 sided tape and lighter fluid. I put the 2 sided tape down lengthwise on the shaft the length of the grip and then put lighter fluid on the surface of the tape. It turns the glue to a slime like surface and slide the grip on. They slide right on and when the lighter fluid dissipated and the glue dried, they were not coming off. 👍🇺🇸🎥Roger

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I was thinking of 2 sided tape like you used on the golf clubs. But the fit of the new grips was so tight I didn't think I could get the grips even started on the bar. The spray paint did lube the bar up a bit but as you saw, I still managed to get one grip hung up half way on!! LOL It's all good now though except for the wire, but as it turns out that's a not a big issue either. There was lots of wire lead so it's no problem. Thanks for the visit to the shop and take care!!!

[@twinbrookacres]

You went on a spending spree with the different glues, Mike. I like your white board, kinda reminds me of a convertible car I had, that had a few holes in the top. Someone asked me if it leaked. I told him, only on rainy days.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Rick!!! I like a good roof and if it only leaks on rainy days, well that's pretty good eh!!! All those glues I had in the shop. That was another thing I was concerned about when installing these grips. I didn't want to have to make the trip all the way into town just to get a little tube of glue that I probably wouldn't use ever again. These glues I had on hand and it turned out the spray paint sure works good. Thanks for dropping by the shop and commenting. Take 'er easy!!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Little mix up on one side! Overall a great job! They should work great! Thanks 🙂🙏

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Mike!! Yes the right side fetched up before I could get it set in the right position. I was thinking as I was hammering on it I should have tried to twist the grip at the same time. Hind sight eh, it can't be beat!!! LOL Thanks for the comments and for tuning in. Take care!!

[@keegantimber8571]

Good job Grampie!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks a lot!! It was a battle to get the old grips off and a battle to get the new ones on. Now they better work and work well!! LOL Thanks for the visit and the comments too. Take care!!!

[@motorcoachtech7615]

Looks good Mike. The right one will be okay. Cheers Rick

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You're right Rick. I am already used to the wire sticking up like it does. It's not in the way and the heater works, so 2 out of 3 isn't bad eh!! Thanks for the visit and take 'er easy!!!

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

Hi Mike. I think that was a great idea with the clear paint. I've used that very super glue you showed and I like it. The wires may not be where you want them but it'll heat up the same eh. Take er easy buddy

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Dave!!! The spray paint worked pretty good. It did provide some lubricant to help them slide on even tough I did have to use the hammer. With this wire pointing up like it does I think will be OK. It's out of the way of the thumb throttle and the idle adjustment screw so other than it sticking up and looking stupid, it'll be OK. Thanks for the comments and take care!!!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Got them boogers on! Wow they go on as hard as they come off. Thought you should have used cardboard for the overspray on your thumb also 😜 While the wire being up isn’t how you wanted it, hopefully it won’t matter. Good upgrade Mike. Now bring on the warm weather so you don’t need the heated grips 😂

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I ordered the grips in the dead of winter, but with Amazon Prime 2 Day Delivery I didn't get them till 5 weeks later!!! LOL The cardboard worked good to keep the over spray off the bike, but you're right I could have used it on my thumb!!! It's almost as good as nail polish!!! Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Have a great week!!!

[@hossdunn8727]

Great video mike I think it will work out ok for you we will see keep up the good work

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I was nervous right from the start trying to get these grips on. I didn't like having to hammer them on, but that's what happened. The spray paint sure makes for a good glue!! LOL Thanks for the visit and take 'er easy!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great job and I know what you mean about being nervous of putting these on. It sounds like it is one of those jobs that once you have done it once you know exactly how to go about it next time

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Doing this a second time certainly wouldn't be as stressful. Even when I was installing the left grip I was much more relaxed. Thanks for the visit and comments and have a great week!!!

[@CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs]

Great job i didnt know there was a clear in tremclad cool that may come in handy some time , going on that tight they should work

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there folks!!! They sure went on hard and they aren't moving either, so I hope they work too. I didn't like having to hammer them on, but I couldn't think of anything else to do. Thanks for the visit and take 'er easy!!!

[@DIYVariety]

Great job mike. The paint did the trick. To late now anyways boy, summer is here lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I hope the cold weather is behind us, but when I putting out the garbage this morning I was glad to have the heated grips. Oops, did I just spoil the next episode!!! LOL Thanks for the watch Jason and take care!!!

[@FabbedFun]

I think you did a great job... don't worry about one little wire! I expect some stunts on it soon!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The wire on the right side sort of sticks up but it's not in the way and I think it will be OK too!! Probably I'll be the only guy to notice it!! As for stunts, well we'll have to see about that one. I'm no Super Dave Osborne that's for sure!! Thanks for watching and take care!!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Maybe not a Super Dave. I was thinking more like Evil Kneivel

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@tractortalkwithgary1271 LOL :-)

[@AllenOutdoors868]

Grips look good bud!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? There were not easy to get on but I did finally get them on and that was what I was aiming for!!! Thanks for tuning in Tim and take care!!!

[@BruceLyeg]

Hey Mike. I've always used a spray bottle of water with some dish soap mixed in. They go on easy and seem to stick in place. This CanAm is getting fancy lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Bruce!! I was wondering if just water would work. The Kimpex instructions suggested using a good epoxy, so I thought there probably wasn't any glue already in the grip. Anyways the spray paint sure did stick them on. Almost too good in fact. Thanks for dropping in tonight and commenting. Have a nice week!!!

[@regsparkes6507]

Even though the wire is not where you wanted it to end up, it shouldn't matter much as I'm sure you can tie it down to keep it snug along the handlebar until it goes where it's supposed to. I use my heated grips almost every time I'm out on my CanAm these days, they work just fine.. Stay safe, and warm Mike.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Reg!!! As it turns out the wire isn't in the way of anything so I think it will be just fine sticking up like that!!! I was kind of worried about water getting in but it's sealed off pretty good. All said and done I didn't even notice it the other day when I took the bike out for a run!!! Thanks a lot for the vote of confidence and take care!!

[@regsparkes6507]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Well, to be honest about the installation, I did cringe and yelled out at the screen when you put the pipe wrench on that grip... LOL "All's well that ends well"!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@regsparkes6507 I was in 'scramble' mode at that point.!!!

[@regsparkes6507]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I'll bet you were! :)

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Hopefully the positioning of the right grip wires will only bother you now, eh Mike? Let's also hope the heaters last a LONG time so you don't have to replace them any time soon! Great video, thanks for sharing :)

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Well David if these heated grips fail I know one thing for sure, I won't be saving them if they have to come off!! They are stuck on there with a capitol 'S'!!! The wires sticking up and looking stupid will be OK I think. They don't interfere with anything so it's all good. Thanks for dropping by and have a great week!!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Well done! Too bad you had the ideal technique on the second handle!!! Lol! This is why I like KZbin, you learn from other experiences, shown in videos. No big deal having the wire facing up. At least, it's not in the way of the throttle. That would be a typical mistake I do! Lol! Thanks Mike!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Salut Joe!!! The second grip went on better than the first but still not the way I was planning. I didn't want to use the hammer but I was in 'reaction' mode by then and had to get it positioned!! LOL The wires sticking up turns out to not be an issue. Like you mention it's not in the way of anything and now I don't even notice it!! Thanks for the comments and for watching. Have a great week!!!

[@OutbackOntario]

great video! too bad about the right grip but oh well. thanks for the info!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Welcome to the channel!! I was kind of bummed about the right grip too but as it turns out it's not really and issue. I don't even notice it now. I have been using the heaters a lot this fall and winter and they are some nice. Set them on high till you can feel the heat and then dial it back to keep my hands just nice. Thanks for dropping by and hope to see you again. Take 'er easy!!!

[@jackcollins2344]

Great video sometimes trail and error is our friend but I think in your case the grips will work out fine, Just my thinking out loud. The white board is telling it like it is lol !!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It's always a good idea to 'dry fit' something before installing it eh. Well these grips were way to tight to dry fit. The paint helped a bit to lubricate the bar but I still managed to get the right side to fetch up!! LOL It'll be OK I think as the wire isn't in the way of anything. The white board made me laugh so I thought I should post it!!! Take care Jack and thanks for dropping by!!!

[@EverydayProjects]

I'd have never thought of using clear laquer as glue but it adhered those grips on there like snot to a blanket (or shit to a blanket, whichever you prefer. Either one an indelible melding with the blanket hehehe). Is it possible to cut the rubber a bit and pull the wire down to 4 o'clock? Sometimes the wires can be long enough to make an adjustment. Like you say, some days you're the hammer, other days the nail. A good fix for cold handlebars nonetheless. I wouldn't sweat the clock position of the wire too much so long as the heated grips work. Like any little mistake, it is usually only noticed by ourselves and most people would never notice it unless of course you tell them. SO DON'T TELL ANYONE that the clock position of handle warmer wire is off a bit. They'll never know.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The position of the wire doesn't seem to be a problem. It's not in the way of anything and I think I'll point it out to people and tell them this is the new way to do it and they'll all go back to their shops and reposition their grips!!! LOL That paint worked pretty good. It did lubricate the bars somewhat, but I still managed to get the grip to fetch up half way on. I didn't want to use the hammer but I couldn't think of anything else. And I don't want to spoil the next part of this series, but my hands haven't been cold for over a week now!! LOL Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Take care!!!

[@EverydayProjects]

@@GrampiesWorkshop All kidding aside, the handlebar grips look fine. Nothing wrong with them at all. I hope that they keep your hands warm on winter outings. (and now I know that clear laquer will work as really good glue!)

[@gatorsworld]

We could say it was a success but I could tell you where nervous.....your voice was shaking more than the rattle can but important thing is you got her done....CHEERS

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey Gator!!! I sure was nervous. The grips were expensive and I didn't want to have to buy another set. The first grip is misaligned but it'll be OK. Not in the way of anything and ty-rapps will take care of the wire so it'll be good!! Thanks for the visit and take care!!!

[@allenbonner7149]

Looks like a nice kit Mike. I wouldn’t be too concerned about that wire being up higher It looks like they give you enough length to plumb it neatly. Does the kit come with zip ties or are you using something else to secure the wire slings it’s route

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Allen!! This is a nice kit expect I have 2 concerns about it. The first one is what you saw here, they are hard to install. I think the 'clamp on' or 'screw on' grips would be better. The other thing is there is no separate control for the thumb warmer. But to answer your question, yes it does come with zip ties. Not enough probably, as I like to make sure everything is well secured. LOL Thanks for the comments and for the visit. Take 'er easy!!

[@loggerjohn01]

Hello Mike, well I haven't felt like watching videos lately. I ended up catching covid, I'm feeling better today, just tired. Just like having a bad cold. So much for booster shots and drinking loads of Big J's prune juice eh? I told my wife, I gave up eating Big J's beans for Lent, and look what happened. Take care buddy.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there John!!! So sorry to hear you caught Covid. I hope you come through it OK. People say they get Covid even with the shots so why bother to get them, but my thought is I wonder how sick a person would be if they didn't have the shots. A hard question to answer, but I'm going with the shots just in case!!! Giving up something for Lent is always a good idea, and the Big J's Beans was good pick!!! It's probably not why you caught Covid!! No germ could last with a dose of Big J's Beans in the same stomach with it!!! LOL Thanks for tuning in John and get well soon eh!!