[xophere]

Sounds like I have to just stick with the HD options as there is something weird about how the throttle is configured on HD bikes? See there are aftermarket throttle bodies but assume that isn't going to work with our bikes.

 

[xophere]

Sounds like if I have throttle hand fatigue the answer is to go bigger diameter then stock.

 

[xophere]

Any one know what the stock diameter size is? Contemplating trying the grip puppies.

 

[CrossBones]

I spoke to my dealer’s P&A specialist about this, bar-end mirrors, etc. it all has to do with their drive-by-wire configuration, instead of old-fashioned throttle cables, as well as all the switches wired through the handlebar. What I did was to wrap my stock grips with leather tennis racquet grip material. I’ll post some pix when I get a chance to take them.

 

[xophere]

I spoke to my dealer’s P&A specialist about this, bar-end mirrors, etc. it all has to do with their drive-by-wire configuration, instead of old-fashioned throttle cables, as well as all the switches wired through the handlebar. What I did was to wrap my stock grips with leather tennis racquet grip material. I’ll post some pix when I get a chance to take them.

I could totally just wrap mine with bar tape... hmm. Maybe try the grip puppies first for $20. I have liked that material on bicycle grips occasionally.

 

[Adventures on Zero]

I could totally just wrap mine with bar tape... hmm. Maybe try the grip puppies first for $20. I have liked that material on bicycle grips occasionally.

I know the bar is 7/8 inch. Not sure how that transfers into the handlebar grips. There might be more information once you filter the Livewire on the HD website. I have some larger diameter grips on mine, and it does help a little with wrist fatigue compared to my other livewire with stock handgrips.

 

[Adventures on Zero]

@xophere the diameter is listed on the HD website for each of the grips.

 

[xophere]

@xophere the diameter is listed on the HD website for each of the grips.

But not for stock. Which according to my adjustable wrench is 1.25 inches. Which seems quite small but i means all those aftermarket ones are 1.4 - 1.6 So quite a bit bigger. I think I will try the $20 grip covers and see. I can also see how you could easily wrap with high quality handle bar tape and be very near those others. Might look ugly. But depends on the take. And not clear how well it would stand up to the twist throttle.

 

[Adventures on Zero]

But not for stock. Which according to my adjustable wrench is 1.25 inches. Which seems quite small but i means all those aftermarket ones are 1.4 - 1.6 So quite a bit bigger. I think I will try the $20 grip covers and see. I can also see how you could easily wrap with high quality handle bar tape and be very near those others. Might look ugly. But depends on the take. And not clear how well it would stand up to the twist throttle.

one of the biggest diameters on the HD website are the cheapest ones, $73 for the nostalgic hand grips and then $93 for the Get-A-Grips, each are 1.6inch diameter. I can't find the ones that are on mine listed on the website, but they certainly feel better.

 

[xophere]

Yeah I think something like the get a grips. I actually like the retro look of the Nostaligic's accept for the chrome.

 

[Adventures on Zero]

Yeah I think something like the get a grips. I actually like the retro look of the Nostaligic's accept for the chrome.

Same. I'll probably put those on next.

 

[xophere]

I ordered the puppies. But these could have been interesting too. Maybe too ugly. Frog Grips – Luxury Motorcycle Handle Bar Grip Covers

 

[Adventures on Zero]

I ordered the puppies. But these could have been interesting too. Maybe too ugly. Frog Grips – Luxury Motorcycle Handle Bar Grip Covers

awesome, let us know how they work out.

 

[Wavshrdr]

Looks interesting. What color did you go for? If I go this route, the burnt orange might look good.

 

[tcypher]

I spoke to my dealer’s P&A specialist about this, bar-end mirrors, etc. it all has to do with their drive-by-wire configuration, instead of old-fashioned throttle cables, as well as all the switches wired through the handlebar. What I did was to wrap my stock grips with leather tennis racquet grip material. I’ll post some pix when I get a chance to take them.

I did that exact same thing!

 

[xophere]

Rubbing alcohol and a little twisting. Slid right on. If they work for $20 hard to complain. Makes the grip on our bike 1 5/8ths. Up from 1 1/4

 

[xophere]

tcypher that bike looks so cool that way. Love the hidden blinkers etc. How are you like that riding position?

 

[tcypher]

tcypher that bike looks so cool that way. Love the hidden blinkers etc. How are you like that riding position?

it's really working out better than I'd expected.
I'm 5'9" and I'm not too crunched up, 'specially on long rides... that's where I initially expected for it to be uncomfortable.
My arse hurts before my knees or other joints do.

 

[xophere]

So verdict is they are probably to big now. But we'll ride them and get used to them. Probably the nice fancy hd ones at 1.5 are right.

 

[TiJoh03]

I ended up getting the overpriced Rizomas but I cannot complain about the grip as they are the most comfortable for me in my opinion.