New grips - need advice
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New grips - need advice
I have Kuryakyn ISO grips right now. They look great and feel good too, with one huge exception. They are 1 5/8" diameter and I have arthritis in my right hand. They put my thumb in a position that is extremely painful after about 10 minutes. I've ridden my wife's Freewheeler with stock grips, about 1 1/2" diameter, and they're a lot better. One of my Triumphs has 1 3/8" grips, but they feel "small" for the Harley, and that bike isn't running, so I don't know how they'd feel after an hour or two.
The problem is, most vendors don't publish the diameter of the grips. Avon makes a grip that comes in "S-M-L" sizes ranging from 1-3/8" to 1-5/8" https://www.denniskirk.com/avon-grip...id=product2_rr but, most of the other candidates don't list the diameter.
So, I'm looking for recommendations with diameter 1-1/2" or less. Thanks in advance!
Oh, any tips on how to remove the left hand grip without ruining it?
The problem is, most vendors don't publish the diameter of the grips. Avon makes a grip that comes in "S-M-L" sizes ranging from 1-3/8" to 1-5/8" https://www.denniskirk.com/avon-grip...id=product2_rr but, most of the other candidates don't list the diameter.
So, I'm looking for recommendations with diameter 1-1/2" or less. Thanks in advance!
Oh, any tips on how to remove the left hand grip without ruining it?
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The 2014, 15, 16 Low Rider has smaller OEM grips. Not sure on the diameter but a lot of people complained how small they were.
For the left grip, spray some wd-40 into the top and work it around with a flat nose screwdriver or compressed air.
For the left grip, spray some wd-40 into the top and work it around with a flat nose screwdriver or compressed air.
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Was about ti say the same thing. I have the knurled ones. Will measure the OD tonight.
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I'll check mine. The bike came with 2 sets; 1 stock and 1 slightly smaller I'll try to get measurements tonight..
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https://www.arlenness.com/prodcat/Grip3.asp
These are what I have, an am confident they are smaller than yours. I like them alot and affordable. As long as I remember I will measure them.
These are what I have, an am confident they are smaller than yours. I like them alot and affordable. As long as I remember I will measure them.
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https://www.arlenness.com/prodcat/Grip3.asp
These are what I have, an am confident they are smaller than yours. I like them alot and affordable. As long as I remember I will measure them.
These are what I have, an am confident they are smaller than yours. I like them alot and affordable. As long as I remember I will measure them.