Glues, Gorilla vs LockTite

So, I replaced my grips last year with iso/ergo ones. Not really Kury's but they look just like them. They didn't come with glue so I googled it and used Gorilla Glue. First off Gorilla Glue expands as it dries, that's good to know. I cut/scraped off the glue that expanded out of the grip. It held for a while but then started slipping again.

Ever ride with a spinning throttle grip? It makes for an interesting ride.

So, I googled it again and saw the typical answers, use hairspray, use Gorilla Glue, use the supplied glue... I used LocTite. It's clear and the consistency of airplane model glue. It's holding tight, hey maybe that's why they call it LocTite?

Cupcake can tell you about using Gorilla Glue to attach some bling to her helmet.

yeah..don't use Gorilla Glue to attach bling to your helmet I didn't read the part where it says it 'expands'. My glued-on bling looks a little messy. I don't mind too much, it's at least 5 years old, and I'm usually going too fast for anyone to see how my lid bling looks just a sparkly blur is fine!

Didnt know that about gorilla glue never used it thanks....

Hey, I used the Gorilla Glue yesterday on my leather chaps! the stitching near the waist came loose (Too much Cupcake crammed into them last year...now they fit better!) and I tried to sew it with a thick needle...broke the needle..leather is tough to work with!!

So I glued it and weighted it down for over an hour. Didn't use so much that it oozed out, looks good. Wore the chaps yesterday for 2 hours and they held Hopefully will continue to hold.

Hey Cupcake, if you want to sew leather gat whats called a Glove Sewing needle. I got a 2 pack of them at a fabric store, and they work great.Also, use silk thread, it's very strong.

Hey Cupcake, if you want to sew leather gat whats called a Glove Sewing needle. I got a 2 pack of them at a fabric store, and they work great.Also, use silk thread, it's very strong.

you don't have to use something to punch holes first, like an awl?

That was a leather needle that broke. We have a leather awl around somewhere but I can't find it right now.

I guess it depends on how thick the leather is if you'd have to use an awl first.
I took a 16d nail and sharpened it on the bench grinder and made a long taper, that worked for another leather project.