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Mar 24, 2007 | 01:44 AM

akenaten

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the grip

I don't like the stock grips on my Roadster. Too small and too hard. I'm thinking about maybe getting the Harley"vintage" grips.Already have a pair backordered for my Triumph.
Any suggestions?

Mar 24, 2007 | 06:14 AM

bigtop1

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RE: the grip

I suggest that you pick out a theme or, flow for the bike. Then, you can get other parts to flow with all the rest of the parts that you pick out to add on.

Mar 24, 2007 | 09:11 AM

dbleagle

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RE: the grip

Iso grips work great for a Sportster... and they have so many end caps to choose from you can just about match any direction you want to go with your bike...

Charlie D.

Mar 24, 2007 | 10:44 AM

capttawes

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RE: the grip

I've got the Harley "Nostalgic" grips (actually a replica by VTwin) on mine and love em. Old looks, fatter and more comfortable and vib. reducing all for $28.

Mar 25, 2007 | 12:37 AM

Dave_E

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RE: the grip

My only input for you is this: if you don't yet have a service manual, get that first! If you have one or after you get one,go with a "theme" as suggested by bigtop1. I'm also partial to the larger diameter grip myself...better feel.

Mar 25, 2007 | 01:06 AM

twisty571

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RE: the grip

got a new set going on tomarrow,I can't wait!The stock 1's are to skinny for me[8D]

Mar 25, 2007 | 01:38 AM

rharrison

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RE: the grip

I really like the larger grips...the stock ones were too small and lacking in looks and feel. H-D makes good grips at a fairly good price.

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Mar 25, 2007 | 01:45 AM

FloridaDrafter

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I don't like the stock grips on my Roadster. Too small and too hard. I'm thinking about maybe getting the Harley"vintage" grips.Already have a pair backordered for my Triumph.
Any suggestions?

This is going to sound crazy, and to be honest, it looks like crap, but is the most confortable my hands have ever been. My wife and I both have R.A. and she was telling me thatthis magazine she reads (Arthritis Today)suggest using this foam pipe insulation on things that you have to grip a lot, like hammers and other tools. So I go down to the local Ace Hardware and buy a section of it, not the honking big stuff you guys up north have to use, but the thin stuff in a 1-1/4" diameter. It feels really strange at first, but damn isit easy on the hands. You don't even have to tack it down or anything, it just hangs right on to the stock grips (don't remove the stockers, put this stuff right over them) and doesn't slip at all. The 1-1/4" is perfect on the right grip and doesn't leave a gap, but on the left grip it leaves about an 1/8" gap. It seems the left grip has a larger diameter. It may make the grip to big for most, but for me and my Arthritis, it is perfect. I can see this being made to look good with a little thought and a visit to the local craft shop using a Dremel tool and some inlay material. The next time your in the hardware store, grip a peice of it and you will see what I mean.. LOL

-FD