Wrapping worn grips.
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Wrapping worn grips.
I recently purchased a 2014 CVO ultra Limited and the rubber on the heated grips are worn pretty good to the point that they are sticky. I had the same issue on my 2006 Heritage and just recently change them out and never realized what a difference it's makes. I guess you just gradually get used to it. Anyway rather then spending more money right now I was thinking that a cheaper way might be to wrap them in something. What about some sort of shrink wrap? I've seen online where you can get leather grip covers but would it affect the heating part of it with the leather being thick? I've never used either before hence the reason for perhaps these stupid questions.
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Or Grab On brand, same as the Grip Puppies. There is a standard thickness and a thick version for big hands. Supposedly a thin version as well.
Some will use the stuff used on tennis racket handles and the like.
Tom
Some will use the stuff used on tennis racket handles and the like.
Tom
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I do want to replace them maybe over the winter but looking for a simpler solution just for now.
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Is replacing the grips a plug and play or is it more like starting from scratch and having to run the new grip wires through the bars. Can they be soldered in instead?
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It doesn't really bother me, not sure if I am missing out on anything.
Harley stock grips are hard on hands,but I don't want to give up heated grips.
Going to think of cover might possibly effect clutch pull I was told
But then are you not buying heated grips again$$
