Grip rubber.
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Cruiser
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Grip rubber.
The rubber on my HD grips is starting to breakdown. Since I ride a lot(everyday at least 70+ miles) I have worn out a set in what I consider a short time. Now the grips themselves are in great shape, no chrome wear no scuffs or damage, just the rubber compound is breaking down.
Sooo, off to the dealer I go to get replacement rubber. I thought that since this would be a high wear item and I can get replacement rubber for my foot pegs that the rubber for the grips would be replaceable as well.
Sad to say its not, got to spend another 69.00 for a new set, throw away a perfectly good set of grips(other than the rubber) and go through the hassle of installing the WHOLE grip just to get new rubber.
Now, am I wrong in thinking this is BS? Why should I throw away good material just because the rubber parts are worn out? I like the grips, I LOVE my bike, but these days with money a little tight it doesn't make sense to throw out good parts. It would be like having to by a brake caliper to change the pads.
These are the grips I have
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Sooo, off to the dealer I go to get replacement rubber. I thought that since this would be a high wear item and I can get replacement rubber for my foot pegs that the rubber for the grips would be replaceable as well.
Sad to say its not, got to spend another 69.00 for a new set, throw away a perfectly good set of grips(other than the rubber) and go through the hassle of installing the WHOLE grip just to get new rubber.
Now, am I wrong in thinking this is BS? Why should I throw away good material just because the rubber parts are worn out? I like the grips, I LOVE my bike, but these days with money a little tight it doesn't make sense to throw out good parts. It would be like having to by a brake caliper to change the pads.
These are the grips I have
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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Cruiser
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How old are yours? I would love to have replacement rubber. I cant see tossing good parts away just because the rubber is bad. Its sad that we are such a "throw it away" society. It would be one thing if I hated the grips, then it would be a good excuse to change, but I like them, but I refuse to pay 69.00 just to get new rubber. If I have to do that then I will go aftermarket with a set with replaceable rubber.
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Cruiser
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Anyone used these? seems like to low of a price..
http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=5000680
http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=5000680
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That is why I went to solid billet chrome with no rubber inserts. I changed out the foot pegs and grips at the same time. I got away from rubber on my foot pegs and gripes. I bought HD grips because they lock into the handle bar with the switch and lever assemblies. No grip glue.
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Road Captain
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I bought those from J P Cycles for my 76 bobber. Though I don't ride it more than 100 weekly they are 3+ years old no problems.
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