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Avon Air Cushion Grips (with nubs and tacky)
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Avon Velvet Air Cushion Grips (smooth, not tacky)
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 10:49 AM
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Ok guys, I'm going to give the Avons a try. Since I can't find these locally, I'm going to have to buy on-line without trying them out.

Which do you guys prefer…..
Avon Air (has the nubs and is tacky), or the Avon Velvet Air (smooth without the nubs)?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 10:52 AM
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I have the ones with the "nubs." I like them. Interested in hearing about the smooth ones.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 10:58 AM
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I have had multiple sets with the nubs...love em
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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I have the nub type. Like em a lot better than kury.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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I have these and really like them. big step up from the worn out 7 year old stockers i recently replaced. they look great, but the ends are sharp and can hurt lol i learned the hard way.
http://avongrips.com/shop/products/A...xcalibur.html#
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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I got these and so far, I like them much better than the factory ones.

http://avongrips.com/shop/products/A...n-Chrome-.html
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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I have the black controur grips....all black, rubberized textured grip.... they fit me well, provide plenty of traction, even in wet weather. Not so rough to rub/irritate or otherwise be uncomfortable, and seem to last for quite a long time. Second set I've had-first on Sportster, this set on my FLHX.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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Got these. Love 'em


 
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Originally Posted by Spartanden
I have the black controur grips....all black, rubberized textured grip.... they fit me well, provide plenty of traction, even in wet weather. Not so rough to rub/irritate or otherwise be uncomfortable, and seem to last for quite a long time. Second set I've had-first on Sportster, this set on my FLHX.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 09:53 PM
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I have the black metal grips from the "Diamond Black Collection"...never put black metal grips on a bike that will be parked outside in the sun at this time of year for more than a very short time.


Looks cool though.
 
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