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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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I'm looking for a new set of grips. I've been trying to decide between the PM contour and HD get-a-grip. Let's hear some opinions.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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I like the looks of the get-a-grip grips better, but I don't have any experience with them. I have the aileron grips on mine and they are comfortable...I like how they're tapered on the ends. They seem to fit my hands well.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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I think I am ready to put heated grips on, subscribed for any grip tips.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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I REALLY like the looks and feel of the Kuryakin "Iso Grips".
That said, a buddy just put on the new "Get-A-Grip" models and they are very, very nice. I rode about 15 miles on his bike, very good grips.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Nix to both - go with Avon Grips...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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I had iso-grips on my Honda and I thought they were comfortable, but with just about every Kuryakyn product it seems, they chrome was a little too thin. I've got new bars on the way and I ordered PM Contour grips yesterday. A buddy of mine has them on his and I like the "grippiness" (yes,I know I just made up a word) of them.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Yeah the Avons are another option, anyone tried the Avon "Boss" grips?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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I use get a grips, there nice and there grippy
 
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I have the HD get a grip. Nice and grippy. I also was in a rain storm and they were easy to hang on to.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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From stocks to Get-A-Grip on a 2009 FLHR. Great improvement.
 
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