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Steveford
| Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 07:03 pm: |
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I really don't like those giant barrel hand grips on the S2. Has anyone found a slim version that they like? I'm thinking along the lines of the basic size and feel of the old Buell Traction Grips. |
Ratbuell
| Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 07:44 pm: |
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It's going to be tough since the S2 has 1" bars, and every other Buell has 7/8" bars. Check an HD catalog, if I recall correctly there is a small diameter accessory grip they offer, for smaller-handed people. If they have one that fits 95-earlier HD...there's your fix. A 96-up application can be made to work but the throttle grip needs some modification where it turns inside the switch housing, and where the cables attach. |
Steveford
| Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 08:07 pm: |
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A trip to the local H-D dealer is in order. I will brace myself for the culture shock. Would you like your grips in black or chrome, ha, ha. |
1313
| Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 09:45 pm: |
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The grips on my V-Rod (standard H-D 1" bars) have a smaller outer diameter than the stock S2 grips. I know I've changed the grips on my S2, but don't remember all the details. I believe I used the same grips as a V-Rod with little to no issues in installation. Later model H-D's (as compared to S2's) do have reduced diameter grips, 1313 |
Buellish
| Posted on Monday, July 15, 2013 - 07:34 pm: |
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The part you are looking for is an '04 or later Sportster grip set,you get a left side grip and a right side throttle sleeve with grip.They give you the same outside diameter as standard grips on 7/8" bars.I've been running them on my S2's since '04 and like them a lot.They are made of the same material as the stockers,so you'll feel right at home. (Message edited by buellish on July 15, 2013) |
Midnight_rider
| Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 01:04 am: |
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http://www.bikebandit.com/progrip-842-gel-duo-dens ity-cruiser-motorcycle-grips this is what i use on my S2 i had to ask for 1" bars 13.95 price (Message edited by midnight_rider on July 16, 2013) |
Steveford
| Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 05:42 am: |
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Thank you, gentlemen. I'm getting the TPS reset on the Useless this Friday so I'll get some grips while I'm killing time. |
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