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How to Install Leather Motorcycle Grip Wraps | Tanners Pride
Tanners Pride Workshop5 min read29 September 2026
How to Install Leather Motorcycle Grip Wraps: A Practical Guide
A step-by-step guide to wrapping leather grip covers over existing motorcycle handlebar grips. No grip removal required. Covers preparation, wrapping, securing, and maintenance.
How to Install Leather Motorcycle Grip Wraps
Leather handlebar grip wraps are one of the most accessible rider customisations — they install directly over your existing rubber grips without any tools, grip removal, or handlebar disassembly. When fitted correctly, they add comfort, reduce vibration feedback, and give your bars a classic handcrafted look.
This guide walks through the complete installation process for Tanners Pride leather grip wraps.
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What You Need
Your new leather grip wraps
Isopropyl alcohol and a clean lint-free cloth
A flat, well-lit surface
No tools are required. No handlebar components need to be removed.
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Step 1: Check Your Grip Size
Before installing, confirm that the grip wrap is the right fit for your handlebar setup. Leather grip wraps are designed to wrap over your existing rubber grips.
If the wrap feels very tight while dry-fitting, **do not force it**. Contact us to verify sizing.
The leather should wrap snugly around the grip barrel without significant bunching or excessive slack at the ends.
Please check the product listing for confirmed handlebar and grip size compatibility specific to the product you purchased.
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Step 2: Clean the Existing Grip Surface
Wipe down your existing rubber grip with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. This removes any silicone spray, chain lube overspray, or road grime that might prevent the wrap from sitting flush.
Allow the grip to dry for 1 to 2 minutes before proceeding.
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1. Slide the leather wrap over the grip from the outboard end (bar-end side) toward the throttle housing or clutch perch.
2. Ensure it sits centrally over the active grip zone — the area your hand rests on during normal riding.
3. Confirm the wrap does not interfere with throttle rotation or clutch lever travel.
Take note of your preferred positioning before the next step.
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Step 4: Secure the Wrap
Depending on the specific product model, Tanners Pride grip wraps are secured using one or both of the following methods:
**Adhesive strip:** Remove the adhesive liner and press the strip firmly along the underside of the grip wrap barrel. Hold for 30 seconds with sustained pressure.
**Lacing or snap fastener:** Some models feature laced or snap-closure ends. Thread and tie the lacing snugly — not overly tight — at each end to keep the wrap from rotating.
If your wrap uses an adhesive strip, allow 1 to 2 hours before riding to give the adhesive time to set.
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Step 5: Check Throttle and Clutch Clearance
Before riding:
1. Rotate the throttle grip fully open and fully closed while watching for any restriction caused by the leather wrap.
2. Squeeze the clutch lever fully to confirm the wrap does not limit lever travel.
3. If any restriction is present, adjust the positioning of the wrap slightly.
This is a critical safety check that should not be skipped.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Why It Matters |
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| Installing without a dry-fit | You may miss a sizing issue or throttle clearance problem |
| Over-tightening laced ends | Can restrict grip diameter or interfere with throttle travel |
| Skipping the throttle check | Throttle restriction is a safety hazard |
| Cleaning grips with silicone spray | Silicone prevents adhesive from bonding |
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Long-Term Care and Maintenance
After long rides, wipe the leather surface with a clean, slightly damp microfiber cloth to remove sweat, dust, and road grime.
Apply a small amount of leather conditioner every 3 to 4 months to keep the hide supple.
See our full leather care guide for conditioning and monsoon protection advice.
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