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Aug 2, 2011 | 01:02 AM

#31

SH_01FXDWG

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From: South Bay, CA

I'm going to order a set of the PM Elites from ebay. I have never replaced grips before, so I know this sounds dumb. How does the left grip stay on? And if I installed them on my stock bars for now, will I be able to re-use them for my new bars when I get the later on?

Aug 2, 2011 | 03:39 AM

#32

marvincbr

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From: Shorewood IL

The left grip has two set screws that hold it on to the bars. Should not be a problem to take them off you present handle bars and install them on the new ones.

Aug 8, 2011 | 09:48 AM

#33

Dew Me

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From: Maryland

If I rode without gloves all these Renthals seem like no brainers. When it comes to what I wear on a bike, I think gloves are the only rule I have never broken. Do you full-time glove wearers still highly recommend these grips? With gloves it seems like overkill, and I'm leery about a grip that wears out even though you can buy replacement rubber.

Aug 21, 2013 | 03:36 PM

#34

acchd

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From: Charlotte Metro

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarCritic

I just replaced my Contours for the Elites. Contours are a little smaller and as named, are contoured. The Elites do not have a taper and are a little bigger. The rubber on the Contours are softer and there is a flat spot in the grip where PM puts their name and that feels good on the hand.

I prefer the Elite's size, softer rubber and I also like the new ends better.

Is the Renthal rubber on the Elite's black or grey? I saw some Contours and rubber was grey didn't know if all them were grey or not.

Aug 21, 2013 | 07:52 PM

#35

sublime_ac

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From: Nor-Kal

I have the contour XL grips on my '07 and I like them better than the roland sands grips on my '12.

Aug 22, 2013 | 07:05 AM

#36

murph

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From: Fort Pierce, Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by pargenz

I have the PM Contour XL grips, in black. Really comfortable and quite tacky (in a good way)...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kesean

I have the PM Contour XL grips in gray and chrome. By far the best I've used.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sublime_ac

I have the contour XL grips on my '07 and I like them better than the roland sands grips on my '12.

I have the contour XL and love them also. The PM grips are solid billet aluminum and the left grip is held in place with a set screw. If done right, it will NOT come off. I have to repull the wires inside my bars on the left side. It was nice just removing the set screw to get to the wires.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardcorvette

I wear a 3XL glove, any grip suggestions for those of us with larger hands?

As mentioned above... You love them. Larger diameter for larger hands. I have big hands and always had cramps in my hands from standard grips. These are really comfortable.