DarkSideR
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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« on: May 05, 2022, 07:47:18 PM » |
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2001 Valkyrie Super Tourer VRCC#34410 VRCCDS#0263  |
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suthrncop
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2022, 08:11:23 PM » |
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Sweet
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Sweet Cheeks
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2022, 08:32:18 PM » |
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You can’t hide money! LOL. They look great Josh. Nice touch.
Janice
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I am pretty sure my last words will be ... “Well crap! That didn’t work!”
2004 VTX 1300 (sold)
1998 Tourer
2003 Standard
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2022, 09:58:10 PM » |
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 The primers on the grips have been hit by a firing pin, but the ones on the key haven't (though I've never seen white primers).
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2022, 05:12:51 AM » |
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I like it |
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Serk
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2022, 05:15:24 AM » |
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Very nice! Kinda sad, my first thought was, wonder where I'd have more issues if I had those on my bike, trying to ride into Canada, or California.....  |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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DarkSideR
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
Pueblo, Colorado
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2022, 01:13:35 PM » |
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Very nice! Kinda sad, my first thought was, wonder where I'd have more issues if I had those on my bike, trying to ride into Canada, or California..... Canada for sure it would be a problem. Breaking no laws in CA so might as well cause PTSD amongst it's residents. On a side note here's how bad Colorado has gotten.. twice now while riding and open carry I've been pulled over by State Patrol because they got a report there was a crazy guy riding down the road with a gun. And technically I could have been charged with disturbing the peace. |
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Valkorado
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VRCC DS 0242
Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2022, 02:05:16 PM » |
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I've always liked Avons. Congrats! Seriously, cool grip ends. |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2022, 06:25:49 PM » |
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nice looking grips. How hard to install those Avon grips and where get at, etc?
My 98 Valk has the chrome/rubber cushioned grips and pretty tacky feeling when HOT out, getting pretty worn out, but still look nice from a distance.
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DarkSideR
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
Pueblo, Colorado
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2022, 04:47:44 AM » |
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I purchased them directly from Avon. I suggest looking up the number calling them and ordering from them.
The install was maybe a 4 out of 10 for difficulty. And the only reason it's a four is because you have to take apart the throttle assembly on the right handle and reconnect the cables. And you have to lift the front of the gas tank up to adjust the cables.
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Ken aka Oil Burner
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2022, 08:23:15 AM » |
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They look good! I had considered Avon grips, but the fitment chart only shows the 14-15 Valkyrie, not our fist gens. http://avongrips-com.3dcartstores.com/Metric-Touring-Fitment-Chart-_c_209.htmlAccording to their website, the throttle tube has multiple throttle cams that interchange so the same grip can work for multiple applications. So, does one of the supplied cams work A-OK with the Valkyrie cables/adjustments? Or did you need to customize anything to get them to work? I'd appreciate any comments and/or part numbers used. Thanks. |
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Avanti
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2022, 03:34:07 PM » |
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MarkT
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2022, 05:37:02 AM » |
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About $50 delivered from ebay. Search for "avon grips metric".
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suthrncop
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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2022, 05:19:06 PM » |
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Tell me more about the grip ends please
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2022, 05:37:00 AM » |
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I had considered Avon grips, but the fitment chart only shows the 14-15 Valkyrie, not our fist gens.
I have 97-03 Valkyrie bars on my 2014 Valkyrie. The 2014 controls fit the 97-03 Valkyrie bars. -Mike |
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2022, 05:55:18 AM » |
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Very nice when added to the theme of your Valkyrie. Nice addition. Rams |
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Learning the majority of life's lessons the hard way.
Every trip is an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2022, 05:57:28 AM » |
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I had considered Avon grips, but the fitment chart only shows the 14-15 Valkyrie, not our fist gens.
I have 97-03 Valkyrie bars on my 2014 Valkyrie. The 2014 controls fit the 97-03 Valkyrie bars. -Mike Everyone should remember the 1500 Valk has been out of production for 20 years. Lots of aftermarket mfgrs and distributors aren't going to list parts for the Valk, whether they fit or not. So not seeing Valks on any current parts listing does not necessarily mean they don't fit. |
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Ken aka Oil Burner
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« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2022, 12:55:23 PM » |
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I had considered Avon grips, but the fitment chart only shows the 14-15 Valkyrie, not our fist gens.
I have 97-03 Valkyrie bars on my 2014 Valkyrie. The 2014 controls fit the 97-03 Valkyrie bars. -Mike Everyone should remember the 1500 Valk has been out of production for 20 years. Lots of aftermarket mfgrs and distributors aren't going to list parts for the Valk, whether they fit or not. So not seeing Valks on any current parts listing does not necessarily mean they don't fit. Understood, but wasn't sure. If I am not talking out of my rear section, didn't Kuryakyn have a special Iso-grip for the Valkyrie because of bar length or something of the sort? I was never 100% clear on what the difference between my 1" bars and the 1" bars on every other metric bike out there, but never looked deep into what Kuryakyn decided we needed vs. the others. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #18 on: May 10, 2022, 01:28:49 PM » |
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Yes, on the Kury ISO grips, the regualar/universals were 5 3/4" long, and the specials for Valk were 6 1/4". (now this is from memory, so I might be off a bit, but I don't think so) The thing was, with the Valk specials (longer) you had to drop a spacer in the grips before mounting, for stiffness, since they were longer than the bar ends; with the tops touching the controls. Even though the Valk bars are long, the regular 5 3/4 grips were all that were necessary, up to the controls. So it wasn't a bar length thing, it was a looks thing. I did not need that long of grips, but what I liked was the throttle boss at the end on the right did not interfere with my hand on normal riding (which it will on std length grips). When I wanted to use the boss, I slid my hand down to it. What I didn't enjoy about the longer grips is the number of times I was working down low and bloodied the back of my head on them coming back up. But I have done that so many times on so many different things, I'm used to it. There was a section of overhang on my split level home (with tin corner trim, before the vinyl siding) I ripped my head so many times, I duct taped two of the wife's maxi pads over that edge. That's where the front hose bib is.  |
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suthrncop
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« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2022, 05:59:27 PM » |
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Got it
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