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Message started by cheapnewb24 on 12/15/15 at 08:02:55

Title: Harley grips? What fits? Anything??!
Post by cheapnewb24 on 12/15/15 at 08:02:55

I've noticed that it is very hard to find options on throttle tubes for metric cruisers, but Harley throttle tubes are a little easier to come by, though not anywhere as available as 7/8 inch tubes. However, Harley throttles look like they have too much plastic in the way of the switch box housing; they lack that groove. Will Harley grips/throttle tubes mount on without modification, or do I seriously have to butcher that stinking switch box? >:( Will it work anyway? Has anyone tried it? I read that WD deleted the switchbox and went with a panhead throttle assembly. Does he have a cutoff switch, or does he have to use the key?

1 inch bars sure stink >:( I've worn myself out trying to figure out how to customize my grips-- even thought of coke bottle grips. I ended up buying a used oem throttle after burning myself out. :(

Title: Re: Harley grips? What fits? Anything??!
Post by Serowbot on 12/15/15 at 08:05:56

I have coke bottle's,... very comfy...

Title: Re: Harley grips? What fits? Anything??!
Post by verslagen1 on 12/15/15 at 09:41:26

I've only seen 2 types of throttle tubes (that I can immediately recall) for the 1" bar.
Get the one that looks similar.
You may need to remove a little plastic flange where the cable hooks into to be the same as ours.

Title: Re: Harley grips? What fits? Anything??!
Post by norm92de on 12/15/15 at 11:53:29

My Triumph has 1" bars and the rubber grips are pretty nice.
I have had them off a couple of times and they are a quality product.

Title: Re: Harley grips? What fits? Anything??!
Post by Yoshi on 12/15/15 at 19:25:03

Check out my new kuryakyn grips on my vstar.
check out their site, I bet they have nice grips for the savage too

https://www.instagram.com/p/-Z169PvvlT/
http://https://www.instagram.com/p/-Z169PvvlT/

Title: Re: Harley grips? What fits? Anything??!
Post by norm92de on 12/15/15 at 19:39:25

Perhaps a silly question. What is wrong with the standard Suzuki grips?
The grips on my 2014 S40 seem to be quite decent.

Title: Re: Harley grips? What fits? Anything??!
Post by WD on 12/16/15 at 02:31:06

46475A45111A4C4D280 wrote:

Perhaps a silly question. What is wrong with the standard Suzuki grips?
The grips on my 2014 S40 seem to be quite decent.

They rot in the sun. Turn into sticky goo and roll off as little rubber mouse poops.

Plastic sleeve is plastic sleeve. I use a Harley one on my 2003 daily rider with stock switches. The cast zinc sleeve from LowBrow or J&P works with stock switch gear.

The 98 that burned up its harness had the Pan era housing, toggle switches under the seat, Vincent-Pan-Knuckle levers and perches, and drum front wheel. New harness almost done, total loss electrical system for track only use, no lights.

Title: Re: Harley grips? What fits? Anything??!
Post by norm92de on 12/16/15 at 09:07:09

I haven't had my S40 very long so maybe they won't stand up.
Have you tried the Triumph grips? My Bonneville grips are 10 years old and still look decent. They are made of some kind of plastic not rubber.
It is also possible that the plastic throttle sleeve will fit the Suzuki switch housing.