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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 09:21 PM
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Thinking about running these grips on the Road King. Anyone have these and have any issue with them. Im putting them on full chrome front end so i wanna make sure they will look ok. Pics would be great if u have them.



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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 09:32 PM
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I have them and dnt like them.. The recessed part stays dirty.. They r sticky in the summer.. They are more comfortable than my old billet ones but just barely
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 10:30 PM
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I could really give a puck about how they look.. I own 5 HD style bikes and they all have this grip.. You can get em from Jireh cheap tho.
 
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I find mine quite comfortable, and not sticky. I'll have to check; I'm not sure what brand they are.
 
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cficole...that would be great if you could. Harley wants $70 for them. Not terrible but a little steep for grips. Im sure someone makes them cheaper
 
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 08:30 PM
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Many like the thinner coke bottle shape . I do. HD offers some like that but has a better grip surface. I have had thse on to touring bike with a lot of miles.
Hands will be a lot more comfortable with them
 
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Xtremerider112
cficole...that would be great if you could. Harley wants $70 for them. Not terrible but a little steep for grips. Im sure someone makes them cheaper
I probably won't see my bike until Tuesday. I figure mine are either H-D or Drag Specialties. I seem to recall that DS makes one that looks the same. I bought the bike used, and they were on it.

Here's one place: https://www.denniskirk.com/drag-spec...prd/596574.sku

Drag Specialities DS-0630-0594, $29.95.
 
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Just replaced a set on the EG. Nice old school look. The ribbing helps you grip better and the coke bottle design fits your hand well. I changed to Avon air grips for the grip-ability factor they have. I also love the way the left side fits inside your switch housing and locks in solid. No glue required.
 
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Just put a set on my RoadKing, like the way they feel.

Only a little over 100 mi with them so time will tell.
 
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They are called "Nostalsia" grips. I had them on my Road Kings for years and they are absolutely great, even on long trips. If the like the looks, the performance will definitely not disappoint!
 
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