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| Fings369 | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/07/2015 | | Posts | : | 12 | | Location | : | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 14:50 Post title : Grip length and replacing questions? | | | I really don't like the stock grips have, always replaced all my motorcycle grips with biltwell products, big fan of mostly everything they've marketed.
I'm 99% sure these bars are 1" and I'm 100% sure they are longer than any other grips I've seen. I think they're something like 4 3/4" and the biltwells are like 4 1/4" This is all from memory from sunday when I replaced my harley grips which the length of was identical to the biltwell. Anyhoot anyone replace there grips? and why avons if so? they don't look too awesome for the price. 
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| edmontonstorm | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 1,054 | | Location | : | Alberta, Canada |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 15:55 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: Fings369) | | | I (think) one of the issues are the end weights on our bars, they are indeed 1" bars, length should not be as big a problem so long as there is enough cable to move controls down if need be. I am not a fan of the oem grips either, very cheap but I also do not like the big puffy avons etc out there.
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| Fings369 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/07/2015 | | Posts | : | 12 | | Location | : | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 16:48 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: edmontonstorm) | | | What did you replace your grips with, and so these bar ends are necessary?
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| edmontonstorm | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 1,054 | | Location | : | Alberta, Canada |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 16:50 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: Fings369) | | | I have not yet, and I have read that those that have replaced the grips without the ends seem to be ok, some people place the weights inside of the bars, there are some pages in here on that.
| Gloss Black 2013 Storm ABS - K&N (seal removed) - Mustang Seat - Hogslayer pipes - PCV-AT300
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| Fings369 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/07/2015 | | Posts | : | 12 | | Location | : | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 16:57 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: edmontonstorm) | | | https://www.biltwellinc.com/p301/buy/parts-amp-accessories/grips/thruster/-thruster-grips-black/
I absolutely love these, Have them on my Softail now, had their Kung Fu grips on a few Ironheads and an xs650 and a KZ650 really dampened vibrations on the ol' sportsters.
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| bnz433 | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/06/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,843 | | Location | : | Clifton Park (Upstate), NY, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 17:09 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: Fings369) | | | For under $20 you should give them a shot. You'll probably have to cut the ends off of these new grips, just so you can slide 'em over the stock bar end weights. Then you don't have to do anything to inside the bar, etc., and the 4-1/4" length should be fine. I think the bar end weights ad almost a full inch.
For the throttle side, you'll have to be careful in removing the stock "cover" from the throttle sleeve. The reason most folks go with the Kuryakyns, Avons, etc., is that they have the integral sleeve with the ends to receive the cable barrels (open and close cables).
I did away with my stockers early on. Then the Kuryakyn ISO black throttle side broke at the cable holder. So now I have Arlen Ness grips on my Storm, without the bar end weights.
Jamie
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| edmontonstorm | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/09/2014 | | Posts | : | 1,054 | | Location | : | Alberta, Canada |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 18:05 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: bnz433) | | |
bnz433 wrote:
For under $20 you should give them a shot. You'll probably have to cut the ends off of these new grips, just so you can slide 'em over the stock bar end weights. Then you don't have to do anything to inside the bar, etc., and the 4-1/4" length should be fine. I think the bar end weights ad almost a full inch.
For the throttle side, you'll have to be careful in removing the stock "cover" from the throttle sleeve. The reason most folks go with the Kuryakyns, Avons, etc., is that they have the integral sleeve with the ends to receive the cable barrels (open and close cables).
I did away with my stockers early on. Then the Kuryakyn ISO black throttle side broke at the cable holder. So now I have Arlen Ness grips on my Storm, without the bar end weights.
Jamie
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I would like to get those Arlen ness ones as well, any hickups for installing those Jamie? how do you find the buzz if any without the end weights?
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| RatDog | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/12/2012 | | Posts | : | 516 | | Location | : | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 18:41 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: Fings369) | | | Following this thread as I want these like crazy: Link
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2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (stealthy and fastest matte black!)
Previous Bikes:
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1981 Yamaha SECA XJ-750
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| Fings369 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/07/2015 | | Posts | : | 12 | | Location | : | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 18:51 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: RatDog) | | | Thats a lot of cheddar for some grips 
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| RatDog | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/12/2012 | | Posts | : | 516 | | Location | : | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 18:59 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: Fings369) | | | yeah. Agree 100%. they do look good though.
| Paul
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (stealthy and fastest matte black!)
Previous Bikes:
2001 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S
1981 Yamaha SECA XJ-750
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| bnz433 | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 10/06/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,843 | | Location | : | Clifton Park (Upstate), NY, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 20:38 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: edmontonstorm) | | | I've had them for just about 3 years now. Only recently started noting some buzz after 2hrs in the saddle, but since most of the guys I ride with need or want a break every hour or so, it hasn't bothered me. I'm nearing the end of my front tire life, so there is some cupping starting up. So it could be that, or I might need to do a 12 min adaptation or finally dive into some TuneECU work.
They aren't as soft/comfy as the Kuryakyn ISO blacks I had, or probably any of the Avon comfort grips. But I liked the contrast cut design that fits well with the Storm, plus my Joker contrast cut gas cap, exhaust fins from Fast Eddy, etc. I've got a few other things I'm planning to do this winter, to pull that contrast-cut theme together (they have matching footpegs, etc....but need some bracket mods to fit our bikes).
Bottom line is that any of the aftermarket grip sources that make a set for the Star Cruiser line (I think the 1300 and up models) will fit the Tbird 1600, 1700 and Storm. Just not sure about the LT or the Commander (presume same bar size and distance to the switch housing, etc.).
I like em. But softer would be nice.
Jamie
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Aug 2015 - 21:10 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: Fings369) | | | my stock grips {2012} were too slippery, so I got a set of R3 grips that have a tacky feel to them for about 20 bucks. same size as a T bird.
they aren't soft but they feel great
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| daz | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,709 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Aug 2015 - 00:45 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: rayglo) | | | I would wager i'm probably the only bird owner with the originals from back in the day....what used to be called "triumph grips" because thats what came on em back in the meridan days. Always loved those so i put them on the bird. Actual name is "gran turismo" grips and can still be bought on ebay. Wasn't easy on the throttle side. LOTS of modding to make em work but i love em. Had to cut the ends off too so i could use the stock bar end caps.
| 2010 Blue/White Thunderbird, "Brutus". 1700 kit, short tors, gutted cat, UNI filter, filter seal off, custom tune. Brutus in his native habitat: Link
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| MickeyBoy | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 553 | | Location | : | WiNe CoUnTrY TeMeCuLa, Socialist State of Kalifornia, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Aug 2015 - 02:00 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: Fings369) | | |
Fings369 wrote:
I really don't like the stock grips have, always replaced all my motorcycle grips with biltwell products, big fan of mostly everything they've marketed.
I'm 99% sure these bars are 1" and I'm 100% sure they are longer than any other grips I've seen. I think they're something like 4 3/4" and the biltwells are like 4 1/4" This is all from memory from sunday when I replaced my harley grips which the length of was identical to the biltwell. Anyhoot anyone replace there grips? and why avons if so? they don't look too awesome for the price. |
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Biltwell is 6 miles from my house. Give me a model Number and I will go by and ask them if it will work. 
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| MickeyBoy | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 553 | | Location | : | WiNe CoUnTrY TeMeCuLa, Socialist State of Kalifornia, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Aug 2015 - 02:01 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: daz) | | |
daz wrote:
I would wager i'm probably the only bird owner with the originals from back in the day....what used to be called "triumph grips" because thats what came on em back in the meridan days. Always loved those so i put them on the bird. Actual name is "gran turismo" grips and can still be bought on ebay. Wasn't easy on the throttle side. LOTS of modding to make em work but i love em. Had to cut the ends off too so i could use the stock bar end caps. |
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Can you post a picture of them on the bike?
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| Fings369 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/07/2015 | | Posts | : | 12 | | Location | : | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Aug 2015 - 12:48 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: MickeyBoy) | | | Already ordered the Thruster Grips in black, a shirt..... and a hat. I like their mission statement.
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| daz | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,709 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Aug 2015 - 13:34 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: MickeyBoy) | | |
MickeyBoy wrote:
daz wrote:
I would wager i'm probably the only bird owner with the originals from back in the day....what used to be called "triumph grips" because thats what came on em back in the meridan days. Always loved those so i put them on the bird. Actual name is "gran turismo" grips and can still be bought on ebay. Wasn't easy on the throttle side. LOTS of modding to make em work but i love em. Had to cut the ends off too so i could use the stock bar end caps. |
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I can but not till i'm home. If i forget remind me.
| 2010 Blue/White Thunderbird, "Brutus". 1700 kit, short tors, gutted cat, UNI filter, filter seal off, custom tune. Brutus in his native habitat: Link
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| Fings369 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/07/2015 | | Posts | : | 12 | | Location | : | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Aug 2015 - 19:55 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: Fings369) | | | Here's the Grips I ordered on my softail, I absolutly love em.
Installed sunday have been riding the harley more... can't wait for the new ones to come in so I can slap them on the new girl.
So the previous owner kinda fudged up the heads of the allen bolts on my bar ends.....
What size should it be?
Is this bike british standard or metric? so confusing...
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| daz | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,709 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 06 Aug 2015 - 00:13 Post title : Re: Grip length and replacing questions? (Re: MickeyBoy) | | | As requested...
| 2010 Blue/White Thunderbird, "Brutus". 1700 kit, short tors, gutted cat, UNI filter, filter seal off, custom tune. Brutus in his native habitat: Link
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