Kuryakyn grip failure?
RE: Has this ever happened to you?
ORIGINAL: Mayfair
Why don't you change the titel of the thread to Kuryakyn grip failure. It might get some more attention from those with the same grips.
Just a thought ....
Why don't you change the titel of the thread to Kuryakyn grip failure. It might get some more attention from those with the same grips.
Just a thought ....
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,176
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From: Riverview, FL
RE: Has this ever happened to you?
I have had problems with grips for 2 years. Original grips turned my hands black after a long ride. I bought the HD chrome grips with the HD insignia in the middle. Did not like the feel and the chrome failed in 4 months. Warranty was for 3 months. Put on leather covers and liked the feel but not the look. I recently bought SAC grips in the color that matches my bike color. Looks great. Very soft and only cost $65.00. Very sure grip in a bad storm coming back from Daytona. Like em so far. I think I will chrome the rest of the bike but not the grips.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
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RE: Has this ever happened to you?
Just a bit of bad luck but good to hear your ok.
First of , if this happens to anyone in traffic you should just pull your clutch and you won't loose so much speed and you will be abl to move over and out of danger without to much trouble.
The reason they wanted the grip back would have been to show the supplier of glue that they are having some failers and to kick there *** into supplying a better glue .
Karakyn did the right thing and sent a new grip staright away, so props to them.
First of , if this happens to anyone in traffic you should just pull your clutch and you won't loose so much speed and you will be abl to move over and out of danger without to much trouble.
The reason they wanted the grip back would have been to show the supplier of glue that they are having some failers and to kick there *** into supplying a better glue .
Karakyn did the right thing and sent a new grip staright away, so props to them.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,513
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From: Midland, TX
RE: Has this ever happened to you?
Probably not the problem in your case, but if you keep your cables good and lubed with something like Dri-Slide, you won't have as much resistance and the grip might not be as willing to seperate. Glad you are OK. Thanks for posting.
RE: Has this ever happened to you?
I was riding with Sean (HDWG) and HeatherC a year ago on our way to the South East rally (around Maggie Valley) and Sean's grip did the same thing right in the middle of the mountains. He thought he had a broken throttle cable too. Exact same problem.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,432
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From: SW Ohio
RE: Has this ever happened to you?
Nostalgic Hand Grips
Comfortable nostalgic hourglass style with a chrome accent ring and a molded-in "Harley-Davidson®" logo. These rubber grips were inspired by Harley-Davidson® motorcycles of the 1940s. Patent applied for. Sold in pairs.
Fits '08 Touring models.
This product is available in multiple variations. Be sure to look for the one that fits the specific model and year of your motorcycle.
Product ID: 56275-08
These are my fav grips.
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From: ST. Louis
RE: Has this ever happened to you?
ORIGINAL: voyager1
Nostalgic Hand Grips
Product ID: 56275-08
These are my fav grips.
Nostalgic Hand Grips
Product ID: 56275-08
These are my fav grips.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,432
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From: SW Ohio
RE: Has this ever happened to you?
You will like them I will be very curious how you like the new bars ? I have some street bob bars coming for mine. ..Will you have to change any cables for the new wild ones ?