| Author | Message | ||
     Themagster |
Recently I modified a pair of Kuryakan ISO-grips to fit on my 2005 blast. These grips have a larger circumference than the stock grips. Now, I hear a little gear chatter, I don’t believe the clutch is fully disengaging, due to the larger grip. I attempted to adjust it, but that only made the clutch stiffer and even more difficult for me to pull than before (I have a small hand with two fingers that suffered fractures years ago). Has anyone out there replaced the grips? If so, what did you replace them with? Is there as way to make the clutch a little easier to pull in? Thanks for any input you may have. | ||
| Blaster_s |
I replaced mine w/ the Buell Traction grips. | ||
| Jugallo94 |
Traction grips, feels great now. | ||
| Mmelvis |
First try to lube the clutch cable Take a look at these products, they might help. Adjustable Clutch lever for smaller hands http://asvinventions.com/levers_order/ Clutch Assist items http://www.legendmcs.com/Clutches/clutch-release-levers-pushrods-bearings-etc2.h tml The grips I use are generic items from JC Whitney, foam type grips. Cost about 9 dollars. Deluxe Soft Grips Pair ZX013291A | ||
| Jonnyblaster |
About those traction grips. I've got a pair sitting in the pile of "Parts to Put On" but the instructions in the box are, shall we say, short. Are there any tricks? How long do I need to budget to put these puppies on?  | ||
| Jugallo94 |
remove old grips and install new ones. I had no problems installing mine. | ||
| Jerzydevil |
If ur gonna use the glue that came with 'em, put them on in the evening, and they'll be ready to ride to work in the mornin'. | ||
| Themagster |
Thanks for all your input. Did some more adjusting on the clutch (didn’t help) and then went over and checked out a friends Blast (I think it was a 2002 or 2003) to do a comparison. Like night and day – my clutch, when compared to the other bike, requires a lot more finger strength. Should not be that tough. Final analysis: Not convinced my grips are even a problem here. Will tear into the entire clutch assembly and see what is up. | ||
| Jprovo |
Try lubing the clutch cable and the clutch lever pivor really well before you tear into anything. Sometimes it's that simple. James | ||
| Ezblast |
Concur | ||
| Fasterblaster |
Ed..., Will the Adjustable Clutch lever from CRG work on our Blasters..! http://www.constructorsrg.com/products/supersport.html Can you let us know what you think....? | ||
| Ezblast |
Yes - use the one made for an M2 - bolt right on! GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Fasterblaster |
Ed.., What is the M2..? I am looking to get Roll and Click Folder Lever for my Brakes http://www.constructorsrg.com/products/supersport/rollaclick_folding.html and the Supersport Clutch/perch Lever for my Clutch. http://www.constructorsrg.com/products/supersport/ss_clutch.html Would these levers do the Job of my 2002 Blast...?? | ||
| Ezblast |
American Sport Bike - has http://www.americansportbike.com/shop/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F2027421&rnd=6141 074&rrc=N&affl=&cip=69.12.143.188&act=&aff=&pg=ste_cat&startrow=30&searchstr=&se archrpp=30&searchtyp=&ref=m2control&cat= 99 a piece - by CRG - path of least resistance - GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Fasterblaster |
Thanks..EZ..you the man...! | ||
| Blastonator |
Just Wondering, will a pair of HD diamond plate style grips work with the Blast? http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448 764520&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309043244&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=25343743090 43244&bmUID=1152156289603&bmLocale=en_US | ||
| Ezblast |
No - but you can buy metric duplicates that will at 7/8". GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Cwizzle |
all the cool grips that they sell at my harley dealership are for bars that are 1 inch i went into cycle gear and got a nice set of progrips for 12 bucks and they worked perfect i used crc powerlube and they slide on no problem i dont have any problem with them slipping around | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome Blastonator! (Message edited by gearheaderiko on July 06, 2006) | ||
| Cwizzle |
these are the grips on the drag bars i put on plus there 4 buck cheaper then the traction grips http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=2&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=VAN_19-7244 | ||
| Ezblast |
Yeah - had them on the red bike - definately not as comfey as the Traction either. GT - JBOTDS! EZ |
