I've made several grips using the black foam tubing that used to be used on
bicycle drop bars of the old "10-speed" variety - Wal-Mart has them.

To make the closed-end grip, insert a scrap piece of wood, cardboard etc to
almost the length of the foam tube. Apply a small amount of super glue to
the end to be closed and squeeze shut. The super glue will bond almost
instantly.

Using a belt sander or grinding wheel, shape the closed end as desired. It
helps to have something rigid in the tube while doing this and keep the end
angled in the direction of abrasive movement so it doesn't grab.

Use silicone spray to ease installation if the handle is larger than the
tubing ID.

Open lengths of this foam tubing can be used to cover the stick handle as
well. Liberal application of silicone spray allows use over existing
handles. If existing handle OD is much greater than foam tube ID, then cut
foam tubing a bit too long (1/2 to 3/4 inch extra) as foam length will
shrink a bit as foam is stretched over handle.

bumper
Minden
QV & MKII (cheapest toys you can buy for your glider)
"robin" wrote in message
...
The rubber pistol grip on the flap handle in my LS6 is pretty badly
deteriorated. The spoiler handle grip is also going down hill. DG
replied to an email that they can't help me with replacements.
The next step could be fabrication, but I thought I'd try the group
first. Is there a source for these handgrips? I noticed pictures of
the JS1 Revelation cockpit showed grips that look similar.
I have seen wooden replacement grips and I could carve some. But I
thought I'd try and mold some.
If you have any tips or techniques let me know. I don't know what
rubber product to use, but we've got a local rubber products vendor
with a large inventory.
Thanks
Robin - RF