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Jess from VA
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« on: August 04, 2024, 12:42:47 PM »

One of my interstates has had the same set of Kury Isos since I bought it 15-20 years ago (those stupid Kury 6 1/8" extra long ones) (replaced with 5 3/4").

In my bike shed, one of two bikes has to be leaned up against a wall to get them both in there, and the grip finally stress cracked (I don't lean it on the grip, but it hits from time to time).

I've done them before multiple times, but not for a long time.

Several of those tiny hex grip cap screws had to be drilled out.  Both sides were a mess of old glue, rubber, electrical tape and crud.  The throttle sleeve is the original, beat up but OK.  The return spring isn't what it used to be.  I reused a Kury throttle boss, and shitcanned the Kury helmet lock.  And reused a nice billet throttle lock on the throttle side. 

I never use super glue (after the first time).  I usually use RTV silicone which gives you lots of time to get them set exactly right, this time I used Flex Seal rubber sealant, which still gives you time to adjust, and firm in 4 hours.  

The directions say to avoid "plowing up" the glue/goop twisting them on.  There is no way to avoid it, you just have to go slow and clean up the mess as you go.  

Everything seems to be working on the throttle side (clutch side is perfect), but the test ride tomorrow will tell.  

Not my favorite job.   tickedoff Grin



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Serk
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2024, 12:50:00 PM »

Interesting... I had to replace the 20+ year old Krurakyn Iso's on my Standard after Kali's WV booboo, and while I don't recall specifics of doing it, I don't think there was any drama related to it, seem to recall it went quick and easy...

...hope the test ride tomorrow goes well for ya'!
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« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2024, 12:54:11 PM »

Braggart.   Grin

I hope it goes well too.   cooldude
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« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2024, 03:21:10 PM »

The grips are solid and working great, except.... the throttle return is weak and taking about 3 seconds to return after letting go of it. 

Not a big deal.   

I did not glue the grips to the controls.  I shot some good lube in between them, but am reluctant to get too much in there to attract dirt and crud over time. 
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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2024, 04:16:22 AM »

I was never  fond  of  the  Kury grips on my bikes.
I only use  OEM's 

Don loved his.. They are  comfy, just not on my bikes.
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« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2024, 05:41:46 AM »

On a note, those Kury stripped out 4-40 screws can be tapped out to 6-32 and replace with SS screws.
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« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2024, 06:32:52 AM »

I have Kury grips on my Valkyrie and I got them for the bling which is ok I suppose. For my Wing, I wasn’t happy with the size or the feel of the stock grips and  went with Grip Puppies and even with their lack of chrome they are the best I’ve ever experienced.
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« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2024, 06:37:22 AM »

I was never  fond  of  the  Kury grips on my bikes.
I only use  OEM's  

Don loved his.. They are  comfy, just not on my bikes.

I never liked the bubble style Kury grips (most popular) but these flame style grips are Kury as well but use flat smooth rubber not bubble pads. I like them a lot

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« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2024, 06:55:23 AM »

I had Kuryakyn grips and, perhaps due to misalignment of the "comfort" pads, actually wore a small blister on my throttle hand during an extended ride.  On the recommendation of Bob (The Attic Rat), I replaced these with Avons and have never looked back.  However, if memory serves, the Avons were a slightly more involved installation.
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« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2024, 07:52:50 AM »

I never liked the bubble style Kury grips (most popular) but these flame style grips are Kury as well but use flat smooth rubber not bubble pads. I like them a lot


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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2024, 08:31:31 AM »

I have the Kurys on the Mothership.  I hate the way they look but damn, they're comfortable.  I prefer the grip retention system on my Harley.  The ends of the grips have a molded lip which fits inside a groove in the control housing.  Just unscrew the switch housing bottom, slip off the old grips, slip on the new ones and screw the switch housing back together.  Done deal, no glue needed.

I've had the glue fail after a couple of years on the Valk and the grips start slipping.  Usually the clutch side.

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« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2024, 07:30:38 AM »

My Kury Flames been on my VT1100C and on the Valk for about 70,000 mi. Larger dia. works very well comfort wise for me. I also have the small Throttle Boss thru this time and I always wear thin soft leather driving gloves.
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« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2024, 07:45:59 AM »

Mmmmmm PITA Grips , great  cooldude:
Love em with hummus coolsmiley
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