Grips

[Tnventurer]

OK guys , I want to replace the stock grips on my 86 ,Any suggestions on comfort or easiest to install , will be appriciated....Fred

[Long Tall]

I've had my RSV 2006 for a year...looked at a lot of grips...on bikes and off...I'm a wait and see what works for most type of guy...I like a custom look, but won't sacrifice looks for comfort...

 

On the delphi forums RSV/TD site I saw these listed...got them LOVE THEM...HEAT

 

Grip Puppies..

 

Go Here:

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?page=CST/PROD/grips/GPLARGE

 

George In Virginia

[Tnventurer]

Wonder if they work on my 86?

[derwood]

heated grips

[Eddy]

I just put Kuryakin grips with a palm throttle boss on my 07 and they're working great!!

Eddie:cool10:

[91nwl]

Hot Grips. Not only are they heated, they are comfortable too.

[daveg90]

OK guys , I want to replace the stock grips on my 86 ,Any suggestions on comfort or easiest to install , will be appriciated....Fred

 

 

I am using the 6180 series Kuryakyn Iso Grips that seem to fit the first gen Ventures just fine.

 

The reason I had to re-glue was my fault because I was worried about using too much glue the first time especially on the throttle grip side.

 

 

A word of caution when using the Kuryakyn supplied glue is that is has similar viscocity and stick of Superglue so extreme care should be used when applying.

 

 

I put on 5000 miles so far getting familiar with the Iso grips and I absolutely love these grips.

 

 

I do suggest that you follow their installation directions down to the letter. Especially related to the amount of glue for one, and the right versus left grip angle for another.

 

 

I usually try to prefer "function over form" as they say... but in this case I let the left side of my brain tell me to glue them in so the angle was identical when not riding the bike.

 

 

So now they look good at rest, but with the throttle angle at say 1/8 of a twist the right side is at a much better angle than the left side. You will notice the contact areas of the raised rubber grips on your hand over a long distance ride.

 

 

I have used the foam style grips for the last 15 years so the Iso grips were a hard sell for me to convert.

 

 

The rubber on these grips just seems to grip better as they weather which so far was a complete surprise. No noticeable fatigue related to these grips.

 

 

I guess the true test will be over the next couple years of riding, but at this time I would recommend to anyone interested in improving their ride comfort and performance!

 

 

daveg90 aka SuperSport