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Message started by Ruttly on 02/26/17 at 09:47:01

Title: 1" grips
Post by Ruttly on 02/26/17 at 09:47:01

Finally found some 1" grips I like the Biltwell Thruster grips. Much like a dirt bike grip not like all those weird Harley grips made of metal. Just a normal grip with flange. 18 bucks free shipping !

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by hotrod on 02/26/17 at 11:08:30

Ruttly , Getting the right grips is a great thing. Many riders just conform to whatever is on the bars. Me, I hate foam grips. The best grips I had was from a company in the U.S. that stopped making them about 3 years ago. I forgot their name, but think it started with a J . I will never pay over $25. for a pair, and that's on the high side.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by Ruttly on 02/26/17 at 11:46:05

RYCA supplied coke bottle type grips , hated them. Tried the Kung Fu grips ok but diameter too big. Not a big selection of good 1" grips. So I was happy to find these. At a fair price too ! Just wanted to share my find with others looking for grips !i

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by ohiomoto on 02/27/17 at 08:35:31

I got a set of those. Have not used them yet, but they look promising.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by Kenny G on 02/27/17 at 09:06:18

Ruttly,

With the Biltwell Grips did you use the stock Suzuki Throttle Assembly?

Kenny G

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by Ruttly on 02/27/17 at 09:58:08

Stock throttle , will be installing this week and they say for 1" bars !

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by MShipley on 02/27/17 at 10:16:28

I have Bitwell Recoils on mine. I used the stock throttle assembly. when you peel off the stock grip the throttle assembly has raised areas that fit into the groove on the stock rubber grip. I used my dremmel and ground these down so that the stock throttle was smooth. No issues. Follow the instructions on Bitwell and use WD-40 and once it dries they are very solid. easy exchange.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 02/27/17 at 12:28:14

I've been looking for 1" gel grips with an open end for bar end mirrors. I've come to the conclusion that they don't exist. It's nice to get grips that have an open end because it's reinforced and doesn't fray over time. I'm currently using the Gran Turismo grips from RYCA. They look terrible and feel like plastic because...well...they are plastic.

If anyone comes across 1" gel grips with an open end, please let me know. Otherwise I'll do my best to cut out a pair of Biltwell's because they do look comfortable.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by Ruttly on 02/27/17 at 12:30:21

How long did it take to dry ?
I wonder if that works on other grips too ?

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by norm92de on 02/27/17 at 12:56:36

My Triumph Bonneville has 1" grips that are open ended. They are not gel but are very good quality rubber. It would be no problem to fit them to the Suzuki. My Bonnie is a 2005 model but I think they used the same grips for a few years.

When fitting I use washing up liquid, they slide right on and when the soap dries they are very secure. I have had them off a few times trying different bars and bar end mirrors.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by MShipley on 02/27/17 at 13:10:00

The wd40 dries over night. I think that liquid soap option is also effective. The Bitwell grips are very soft rubber. However they are upfront on the fact that the softness makes them wear out quicker but then they are only about $18.00 a pair.

I think the Bitwells would be very easy to open up for bar end mirrors.

I recently purchased the BCB mirrors in black, I like the low profile and the black kinda disappears. they are of good quality and seem not to vibrate anymore than stock ones do.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by zipidachimp on 02/27/17 at 13:46:44

'Windex' is also great at removing/installing grips! 8-)

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 02/27/17 at 14:00:09

3E3F223D69623435500 wrote:
My Triumph Bonneville has 1" grips that are open ended. They are not gel but are very good quality rubber. It would be no problem to fit them to the Suzuki. My Bonnie is a 2005 model but I think they used the same grips for a few years.

Good info right there. Thank you sir. I'll report back.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by norm92de on 02/27/17 at 16:26:30

Windex????? Who would have thought.

The information one can pick up from this site. :)

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by ohiomoto on 02/27/17 at 17:42:21

Hair spray is works great too, but since I don't live with my mom anymore and my wife doesn't use it., I don't have any in the house.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by Ruttly on 02/27/17 at 19:38:55

Yeah Sure ! ;D

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by ohiomoto on 03/22/17 at 06:49:14

I got the Thrusters installed on my bike along with an LSL 1" tracker bar and I really like them. I've only had a few short rides, but I think they will be perfect. Not to big, not too hard, not too soft, just right.

Title: Re: 1" grips
Post by krsanky on 04/10/17 at 16:54:30

Canned spray paint works well to install grips. Just one or two quick blasts.