Changing grips

[Mad Dog]

So ... really, how easy are they to change?

Anything I need to know while shopping?

1" bars??

 

TIA

Edited January 8, 2019 by Mad Dog

[videoarizona]

This is a little off topic...but instead of changing grips...I ordered these. They work well. If you buy, make sure you order the original Grip Puppies.

I've used them on the Vstar and now both Ventures...

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will have to search to buy them....they are available but not from their website. I'm sending the video so you can see the packaging. These are the originals and not cheapies that will fall apart in a month. The ones on my 89 Royale have been on for 4 years now. A little flat, but still work.

Edited January 8, 2019 by videoarizona
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[MiCarl]

In addition to the bar diameter (1") you need to measure the length. Many of the higher end (Kuryakyn) grips can be looked up by motorcycle model.

 

I like to remove old grips with the help of compressed air. Just peel the inside edge (where your thumb sits) back a little and stick the air nozzle in the gap. The air pressure will generally break the adhesive and the grip will pretty much float off like the puck in air hockey. They can also be cut away but care needs to be taken not to ruin the throttle tube under the right grip.

 

You can also use air to float a new grip on if you're not using adhesive, provided the grip is all rubber. Grips that are solid with a rubber insert either won't work or will break the body. For those types you can use soapy water if not using adhesive.

 

Adhesive will help the grips slide on but you have to be fast. The adhesive is anaerobic which means it sets when air is removed which is almost the instant the grip gets over it. I prefer not to use adhesive if the grip is inclined to stay put on its own.

 

Having gone through all that explanation I highly recommend the Kuryakyn ISO-Grips. Part number 6325 (chrome) or 6345 (gloss black) for RSV.