72tx340 New Member May 16, 2010 #1 Im looking for a vintage early type grip to use on my bike. Problem is i assume 1 is 7/8 and is the other 1"? Should i order motorcycle grips but would they fit?
Im looking for a vintage early type grip to use on my bike. Problem is i assume 1 is 7/8 and is the other 1"? Should i order motorcycle grips but would they fit?
2 2dawgs New Member May 17, 2010 #2 Motorcycle grips are what I have used on all three of my builds. Order the 7/8" metric grips. The Grand Tourismo are vintage grips used on old Honda & Triumph bikes. You get them from Japanese Vintage Motorcycle Parts | Motorcycle Parts, Bike Accessories & Motorcycle Apparel For Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki & Yamaha- Old Bike Barn for $10.00, plus shipping. They also are easy to install, the right throttle side is slighty larger to fit over the throttle tube.
Motorcycle grips are what I have used on all three of my builds. Order the 7/8" metric grips. The Grand Tourismo are vintage grips used on old Honda & Triumph bikes. You get them from Japanese Vintage Motorcycle Parts | Motorcycle Parts, Bike Accessories & Motorcycle Apparel For Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki & Yamaha- Old Bike Barn for $10.00, plus shipping. They also are easy to install, the right throttle side is slighty larger to fit over the throttle tube.
I itchybird Member May 18, 2010 #3 You might be surprised what a little hot soapy water will do. I used early style Schwinn script grips on my build, I soaked the throttle side in the hot soapy water then slowly but surely walked it on over the larger throttle side. Rich
You might be surprised what a little hot soapy water will do. I used early style Schwinn script grips on my build, I soaked the throttle side in the hot soapy water then slowly but surely walked it on over the larger throttle side. Rich
72tx340 New Member May 18, 2010 #4 On the kit throttle does that grip come off?? It looks like it doesnt its a complete unit.
M Metrolcp New Member May 18, 2010 #5 My throttle grip does not have a sleeve. Where can i get a unit with one?