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Old Aug 7, 2017 | 05:48 AM
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OK, I have Harley Nostalgic grips and they are just too hard. After 200 or so miles my hands have had it. I need reviews of some softer grips. ISO? Avon? Any others?
 
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Biltwell Kung Fu grips, super soft and cushy. Lots of colors to choose from. Good luck.
 
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I've been using these or years and love them. Soft, easy to grip, don't get too hot to touch in the sun. They have many others but I like these simple plain leather ones.

http://www.coolsac.com/plain-black-leather/
 
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Old Aug 7, 2017 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Larry64
OK, I have Harley Nostalgic grips and they are just too hard. After 200 or so miles my hands have had it. I need reviews of some softer grips. ISO? Avon? Any others?

Even with gloves? I had a pair on my Shovelhead and they were fine. They looked good too.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2017 | 06:18 AM
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+1 on the Coolsac. They are fat and soft. The sew leather covers on foam grips.

I hope this helps.
 
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One word "Gloves".
 
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Old Aug 7, 2017 | 06:44 AM
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Grip Puppies soft foam rubber. Been on all my motors for twenty something years.



 

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I always wear gloves. I have had a few hand injuries over my career.
 
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I was looking at these, but I'm not in any hurry.

http://avongrips-com.3dcartstores.co...um-_p_121.html
 
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