Stupid grip question

[Joe Nardy]

Like others have said, every pair of grips I've ever bought were two different sizes. The difference is slight but noticeable. I've had very good luck with Pro-Grip brand. Inexpensive and good quality. I agree with the hairspray idea too. It too is inexpensive and works great. I use Aqua-Net brand, costs a couple bucks for a lifetime supply (unless you use it on your hair too!)

Joe

[txironhead]

I've never had this problem, and I've installed almost everything from "el cheapo" basic grips to Kuryakin grips. Are you sure that the throttle sleeve is original? Is there any way someone could have put a 1" throttle sleeve on your handlebars? If there is anything between the bar and the sleeve then it probably is not stock, or if there is any "wobble" in the sleeve.

Also, some of the foam grips have a thin rubber sleeve on the inside. Is it possible that there is still one of those sleeves on the throttle? It's pretty easy to overlook if the throttle sleeve is black, also.

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

I just changed handlebars a few weeks back, but the old grips mounted up fine, so I don't think they are 1"...........I don't get it, maybe I just received two odd sets, because I could not tell a difference in diameter on either one. Maybe I'm just retarded.........

[steely]

When I put my new grips on, I had no problems. I used some lube (wd-40) and just pushed them on.

[Commodus]

Not the pairs I've bought, I'm 0 for 2 !!!! One set I bought off of eBay, and they were both 7/8. The other set I picked up today at a local bike shop, and they are both 7/8!!!! I can return the second set, but I'm still confused as to why some are sold the same size, and others in two sizes!

Madness, I've never seen a set of grips that didn't have a throttle side. A set of 7/8ths grips SHOULD come with two different sizes, it can't work any other way. If you're buying grips that don't, somebody buggered up somewhere.

[J_C]

Rats! I hope I don't have this problem too. I'm having new handlebars and Kuryakn grips shipped to me by the end of this week. Let me know if you get it figured out

As a side note. Hairspray... is there any way to get the grips off afterwards without ruining them? The new handlebar I ordered could be hit or miss on long rides...

[Road_Clam]

Not the two pair I just bought. They were both exactly the same size. Each one fit perfectly on the clutch side, neither would even begin to go on the throttle side.

Then you accidentially bought grips for an ATV or watercraft. Both of these use a lever type throttle, and have the same id (smaller) on both ends.

[cberkeley]

Kuryakn grips come as a set one side will be 7/8 id for the clutch side and the other is like 1" for the throttle. The kit also comes with the required adhesive and instructions. Follow the instructions cause you don't have much working time with that adhesive.
I am using Moto-Asia grips (Chrome with rubber insert) it comes sized for clutch and throttle side just like the Kuryakn grips but without instructions and adhesive.

[cberkeley]

I never tried to take my grips off since putting them on.

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

Then you accidentially bought grips for an ATV or watercraft. Both of these use a lever type throttle, and have the same id (smaller) on both ends.

You know what? That might be the answer. Like I said, first set from eBay, came from Thailand, nuff said! The second set from a local shop, and the parts guy wasn't very helpful, the ATV and cycle stuff were all in the same area. I bet that's the answer!!! I'll take them back today and let ya'll know! Thanks!

[bwringer]

Not the two pair I just bought. They were both exactly the same size. Each one fit perfectly on the clutch side, neither would even begin to go on the throttle side.

You probably ended up with ATV or snowmobile grips.

Make sure they are specific to motorcycles. All motorcycle grips have a noticeable diffrerence in inside diameter to accomodate the throttle.

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

Was I wrong to assume these were "motorcycle" grips???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=007&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=170044491199&rd=1&rd=1

[Road_Clam]

Was I wrong to assume these were "motorcycle" grips???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...1199&rd=1&rd=1

So let me get this straight, you bought universal motorcycle grips, and both the left and right grips have the smaller dia. so as to slide over the bare 7/8" handlebar?? WTF kinda bikes are over in Bangcock Thailand????? EBay sucks IMO unless I know EXACTLY what the item is I am buying.........

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

Yep, I figured it was only 10 bucks, not a big loss, but I would have expected them to at least FIT a motorcycle! It says motorcycle in the auction, doesn't mention ATV, but they were absolutely both 7/8" !!!!!!

[Guyver]

Grip Glue

The best grip glue is plain old Aquanet hairspray. Don't overspray it as it will take forever to dry, don't underspray it as it will slip little by little. Get it right and that $1.69 can of hairspray will stick your grips like nothing else.