Ordered a pair of new Kuryakyn ISO Grips. Any tips from anyone for my first attempt at this. It seems pretty basic but I always tend to run into issues when it comes to DIY stuff. Thought I'd reach out to the experts for their knowledge before I dive into it.
Just added them to my VS650 last month. Throttle side is easy...took less than 15 minutes. Clutch side is a bit of a bear as it is glued on. Some cut the grip and peel it off. I worked a shishkabob skewer under the grip, sprayed in wd40 and it came off in one piece. Others have used compressed air under the grip. Just be careful of the new glue as it sets in less than 10 seconds. I dry fitted the new grip and it was tight and difficult to move. Another member recommended this glue instead as it has a longer working time. I went this route after reading a complaint on line that someone only got the grip half on before it set and he had to cut it off! I also added the throttle boss to stop hand cramps and love the grips.
Enough glue to do about 3 pairs of grips. 3-Bond Grip Glue is a high-strength adhesive specially formulated to keep grips in place without damaging the rubber. Specially formulated to keep grips in place without damaging the rubber. Ideal for snowmobile, motorcycle, ATV and personal watercraft...
I'm planning on the same grips, so I haven't done the install yet. But from what I've read, make sure your throttle side is pushing and pulling freely before you button it back up. And if it isn't, figure out how to loosen it up. I found more than one reference saying it was a sticky throttle at first.
No need to get nervous, just be aware that at times the new throttle tube might have some casting that needs to be cleaned up. Just check that the throttle returns before you jump on bike for a ride.
Right, not something to steer you away, just something to perhaps save you rework. Excellent example Les gave above.
Someone asked if these were larger diameter. I assume they are, but more importantly to me, they are not cylindrical.
As I rode in the heat recently, and my palms sweat, it gets hard to hold that throttle. As I was riding, and thinking, I thought to myself that someone should make oval grips. Those Kuryakyn are somewhat oval, but not as much as I was envisioning. Someone also makes grips that are larger toward the center and taper to a smaller diameter out at each end, but that is not what I was looking for. Did not find what I was looking for, but these, along with their throttle boss, I think will be much better than stock. And they look danged cool too.
Thanks for the info. I have the cramp buster plastic palm rest on my stock grips and it does make a big difference. Unfortunately I have some arthritis in my right hand from where it was broken 2 years ago and so keeping it squeezed on the throttle causes some pain, I think it’s cause my hand doesn’t like closing that small. Problem when you have bear paw size hands I guess
will do Bill... need to do a little research on a good cable lube first. Supposedly, this just seals off the cable end so you
can force lube into the sheath. Not sure... might have seen it in a Clymers manual.
How does the throttle boss adjust? Does it freely move one way but not the other? That’s how the Palm Buster works, pain when you got to wrap it all the way around to get less throttle.
How does the throttle boss adjust? Does it freely move one way but not the other? That’s how the Palm Buster works, pain when you got to wrap it all the way around to get less throttle.
my throttle boss mounts with four small allen screws thru radial slots to the end of the grip. The slots allow you to adjust the boss to a comfortable riding position then lock it in place with the screws. The slots are covered by a chrome end cap.
I installed a pair on my 950t a few years ago. Had the same experience as dmil123, they absorbed any vibration and feel very comfortable out on the road.
actually, I now use my palm to press down on the boss to control the throttle. My fingers are doing almost nothing but resting lightly on the grip or covering the brake. I find it very comfortable and no more cramps from squeezing the grip to maintain throttle.
SWMBO took pity on me today, so I installed these grips. Have no fear, not a big deal. The throttle cables are little fiddly to get connected up, but simple enough. Gluing the left grip, also nothing to it. The glue is cyanoacrylate (Super Glue) which I'm sure we've all used before.
Have the same ones without throttle stop. Thinking of adding a throttle stop, but I've got cruise and not sure it would benefit that much. But when I'm on the road and having to alter my speed frequently it might be handy, but I'm cheap.
I have the stop on mine and I rarely use it. It's never in the right position for where I have the throttle to be comfortable. Mostly it's just in the way.
Hey fellas. I ran into an issue while trying to install my new grips. I couldn't get the butt of the grip off. I used a pick and took off the
end circle that has a big Allen head. All of my T handle Allens were too small. Is that how you get the butt of the grip off is by loosening
them? This is the first grip job I have done so I'm new to it. I just figured it would slide off with the grip. This is on the throttle side. I had
everything apart ready to install the new just couldn't get the chrome but of the grip off. If that is the case does anyone know what size Allen
the 1300 takes?
It's a bar end weight. Yamaha calls it a Grip End. Same part on my 1100 as on your 1300. I kinda miss my bar end weights with the new grips. They are a functional thing, not just a pretty end cap. Can't honestly say I feel it though. More in my head than anything.
Takes an 8mm hex. I would try to find a regular short allen wrench rather than a Tee. Hopefully yours are not corroded in there too bad. The threads are very fine.
I rode it to work today and I could tell a huge difference. I operate overhead cranes and forklifts for a living. So anything to make my hands more comfortable is well worth it.
I can tell what you are talking about when it comes to the weights. I'm sure I will get used to it. Had no clue they were there before removing them. They are pretty heavy.
One of the best tools I bought when I got my VStar was a metric Allen key socket set. Cost me $25 and I use it pretty much every time I work on my bike. So much better than the key wrenches.
Got my hex drive set in since my t handles didn't go up to an 8. Purchased a tube of Grip Lock to give me that extra time to play around with the clutch grip to get it perfect. It sets up in about 30 seconds. Got it done tonight. I like the feel & the look.
Looks good. You're really going to notice a difference on longer highway rides.
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