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bigdog99
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 07:29:23 PM » |
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the only vibtation i have on my Valk is the ratchet type vibration going from full on to full off 4 times.  |
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2011, 07:46:23 PM » |
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I don't remember for sure, but don't we have 1" handlebars? If so, these wouldn't fit.
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The Anvil
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2011, 08:01:25 PM » |
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Well the Valk throttle tube has a threaded nubbin on the end that the grip cap screws onto. The Kury iso-grips make up for this by being a bit longer overall, I duno about these but they look to be similar in design. But just so you know, you don't need them. The Valk should be butta smooth. But like Jet Driver said, stock Valk bars are 1" so you'd need 1" grips.
Speaking of which, I tried to install the ISO grips today and the throttle side requires grip glue or it's too loose and I didn't have any handy so I'll have to finish that later.
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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FloridaValkRyder
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If your offended , you need a history lesson!!
Apopka, Florida
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 08:20:54 PM » |
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I have Kuryakyn Universal ISO Grips Part Number: KY-6190 on mine and love them. Installed quick and easy (check the board for install tips). You don't need them for vibration, since there is none, but just so comfy on the hands.
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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2011, 10:04:25 AM » |
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Those bitches surely look to start biting into your hands on long rides and start causing pain and agony.
A sure reason to keep some gloves at hand.
Myself, I love my stock grips, still the originals, worn smooth and shiney.
Any kind of grips that are ribbed or with edges that your palm has to continuously keep in pressure with will over a long ride become a pariah to your hands. I'm not talking about a 3 or 4 hour ride here.
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2011, 12:33:44 PM » |
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I've had a set of the Novibe on my GW for over a year now and no problem at all with comfort. In fact, they are the most comfortable grips I've ever had.
The Kuryakyn grips are garbage as far as I'm concerned. They left my hands black and the chrome started peeling after 3 months. They'll never get any of my money again.
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sidecarrick
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« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2011, 03:43:44 PM » |
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The Kuryakyn grips are garbage as far as I'm concerned. They left my hands black and the chrome started peeling after 3 months. They'll never get any of my money again.
I've had the same pair of Kury grips for 7 years and 60,000km now and, while the chrome is starting to show it's age, they've been the most comfortable grips I've ever had in 35 years of riding. |
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Fritz The Cat
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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2011, 03:52:51 PM » |
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I'm thinking they don't make them like they used to. Or maybe they changed suppliers. The pair I had were awful all the way around.
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The Anvil
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« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2011, 10:17:15 PM » |
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I'm thinking they don't make them like they used to. Or maybe they changed suppliers. The pair I had were awful all the way around.
Honestly, I'm not impressed with the chrome on Kury products at all. I think that their stuff looks really good and functions well but every piece of Kury hardware I've seen that's more than a year or two old has chrome peeling issues. I should get a pic of my highway pegs for a good example of what I'm talking about. But I also have heard that they used to be more durable once upon a time so who knows? Maybe their quality has gone downhill as their popularity and ubiquity has increased. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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MacDragon
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My first Valk VRCC# 32095
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« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2011, 05:53:22 AM » |
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Well the Valk throttle tube has a threaded nubbin on the end that the grip cap screws onto. The Kury iso-grips make up for this by being a bit longer overall, I duno about these but they look to be similar in design. But just so you know, you don't need them. The Valk should be butta smooth. But like Jet Driver said, stock Valk bars are 1" so you'd need 1" grips.
Speaking of which, I tried to install the ISO grips today and the throttle side requires grip glue or it's too loose and I didn't have any handy so I'll have to finish that later.
I put the ISOs on all my bikes and love them... I had the same problem Anvil... I chucked the glue that came with the ISOs... it was hard garbage. I put a very small dab of Gorilla glue on the inside of the grip, (and I mean a small dab) and it was good to go.   |
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« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2011, 12:00:24 PM » |
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I'm having problems installing the clutch-side grip... I know that I ordered the right ones... 6190.. it doesn't seem to want to go on,no matter how much I sand on the handlebars with an emery cloth...  anyone else with this problem? |
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Valkpilot
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« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2011, 03:07:51 PM » |
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Valk handlebars are 1" diameter. Those in the posted link are for 7/8" bars and won't fit. |
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Valkpilot
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« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2011, 03:09:02 PM » |
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Those bitches surely look to start biting into your hands on long rides and start causing pain and agony.
Any kind of grips that are ribbed or with edges that your palm has to continuously keep in pressure with will over a long ride become a pariah to your hands. I'm not talking about a 3 or 4 hour ride here.
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« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2011, 03:37:28 PM » |
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Speaking of which, I tried to install the ISO grips today and the throttle side requires grip glue or it's too loose and I didn't have any handy so I'll have to finish that later.
I've put on many a grip and nothing easier to use or works better than hairspray....try it, you'll like it!  Dave |
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« Reply #15 on: January 01, 2012, 07:22:42 AM » |
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I've put on many a grip and nothing easier to use or works better than hairspray....try it, you'll like it! I agree the grips go on real easy with hairspray,,,,but ride all day in a rain and you'll find the throttle will start sliding on the sleeve and cause you to want to curse to all ends. Hair spray is not waterproof. That's the problem with hair spray. *** |
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« Reply #16 on: January 01, 2012, 07:46:30 AM » |
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I know the handlebars are 1 inch, am I correct in assuming that the throttle tube is also 1 inch? Does it have to be? Can a GW throttle tube be made to fit?
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Valkpilot
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Corinth, Texas
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« Reply #17 on: January 01, 2012, 08:23:36 AM » |
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I know the handlebars are 1 inch, am I correct in assuming that the throttle tube is also 1 inch? Does it have to be? Can a GW throttle tube be made to fit?
You are correct. The throttle tube inner diameter on a valk is 1 inch also. A throttle tube from a Shadow Ace or Spirit will fit the Valk. I don't know about a GW throttle tube. It's not just diameter that is at issue with the throttle tube. The push/pull cable catches have to fit too. |
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« Reply #18 on: January 01, 2012, 09:05:37 AM » |
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I've put on many a grip and nothing easier to use or works better than hairspray....try it, you'll like it! I agree the grips go on real easy with hairspray,,,,but ride all day in a rain and you'll find the throttle will start sliding on the sleeve and cause you to want to curse to all ends. Hair spray is not waterproof. That's the problem with hair spray. *** I've never had a problem with any of my grips sliding at all in any situation and I've ridden in many a turd floater (thanks, Joe, for that term, btw). YMMV. Dave |
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