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Handlebar Accessory Upgrades

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Ever just want to spend some money on your bike? I've been unhappy with my grips for while now. Not grippy enough. Also, I ride a lot in the later and early part of the season, so my fingers get cold. Also, I've always had crap mirrors that vibrate like a, well, I'm not gonna say that word here.; So ta-da!!! Here's my new set up. I can see!!! Also, no more icy fingers. I rode today with a wind chill of 32F at 70-75mph and while most everything else was cold, my fingers weren't! The hand guards actually set a little differently on the GS stock handlebars than they do on a dirt bike. A bit more angled, but it works for me as it makes the wind go over my whole hand. Thumbs still get a bit chilly, but better than ice paws.

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMw8Bb_-1G_pcUOp1Dor4llnCEwH_K5QWPQtzd1
 
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Ever want to spend money on my bike? Are you kidding?

I don't like to add things that add weight or bulk (touring), but I spend hours every day imagining ways to show my love financially. I'm an old 1970's and '80's guy, so Grab On grips (black) are always on my Suzi. I don't know if they're compatible, but heated grips have been around for ages.

In the '80's, I mounted a radar detector on the handlebars of my Kaw 900, but with few exceptions, I'm a 'less is more' guy.

It's 36 but feels like 30 out so I'm not getting off this couch. (I actually did a few hours later when it got colder!)

Good luck and keep the shiny side up!
 
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Heated grips are for sissies unless some type of open flame is involved! Seriously though, with my plexifairing, a goretex military surplus storm shell and a good set of Carhartt gloves I don't seem to need them. There's nothing colder (or wetter) than cold leather, avoid it like the plague.
 
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