Aileron grips let me down
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Western, KY
Aileron grips let me down
Well I'm back from my trip to Thunder beach. The trip was OK overall but the weather was not so good, especially riding home through Nashville with all the rain! Anyways, while I was at the beach my aileron grip on throttle side ripped loose from itself. It then proceeded to slide around in a circle for the rest of my stay. It tried to ease its way off my handlebars all wekend. I finally decided to glue it on with some liquid nails to get me home. Pretty disappointed in the quality. Today I replaced them with Iso grips and changed to boss blades while I was at it. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone considering changing to them.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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That sucks. Those are some great lookin grips and I almost went with them. I'm glad I didn't now.
That rain out in Nashville looks horendous! I had plans to ride out there this year for the country music festival. Looks like I may have to scratch that.
That rain out in Nashville looks horendous! I had plans to ride out there this year for the country music festival. Looks like I may have to scratch that.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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I'm on my second set. Very comfortable, I really like 'em. First set racked up around 45k miles. I replaced them cause they were starting to look bad. The second set - disappointed, looked worn out in one season. Not sure what to do now. Will probably leave them on, or go back to my first pair. I'm picky about the grips matching the pegs, so I don't want to change everything. I thought leftover sunscreen lotion on my hands was causing premature wear. I dunno . . . I've never had a problem with a separation of any kind though.
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From: Charleston, SC
The thumb area is chrome. Nice and slippery with winter gloves on.
Took mine off and threw them in the trash.
Got PM Renthal grips and never looked back. They are on every bike I own.
lp
Took mine off and threw them in the trash.
Got PM Renthal grips and never looked back. They are on every bike I own.
lp
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 613
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From: Tallmadge, Ohio
I've had mine for years as well and no problems. Just like anything and everything, once in awhile you get a bad product or it was put on incorrectly. Sorry it was your turn for the bad one.
