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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Hey Folks,

HD list two different size grips across their range.

If you have changed your grips out, which one's are favored?

Be keen to see if there is a big difference between the two.


Summers gone here in the UK now. Still riding though!

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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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I prefer the large ones, the smaller ones remind me of a metric. Size does matter.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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Hey Folks,

HD list two different size grips across their range.

If you have changed your grips out, which one's are favored?

Be keen to see if there is a big difference between the two.


Summers gone here in the UK now. Still riding though!

Ride Safe

for me it depends on the size of your hands, I have the big ones on my bike and like them. When I bought my wifes sporty it had the big ones on there and she was having a hard time grabbing the clutch, also grabbing the front brake without rolling the throttle some, I switched her out to the smaller ones and she has had no problems and likes those much better.

 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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I have small hands, so I go with the small grips.

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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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I have small hands, so I go with the small grips.

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Same for me. I have tried the bigger ones and it stretches my thumb into an uncomfortable position which in turn puts a strain on my wrist. Already have enough issues with my hand going numb.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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Large hands = Large Grips

Mine feel great.
 
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