Handlebar Grip Replacements

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Handlebar Grip Replacements

Cabreco
My OEM black rubber grips stain my hands when I ride. I'm thinking of replacing them.
I saw these on EBay for 7/8" (22mm) which should fit my bike.



The only downside is they are from China, so I'm not sure of the quality...
But for under $10 bucks it's worth a shot.
How do hard are grips to change?

FIONA
1981 CB750K


Andy
Tennessee
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Just cut the old ones off with a utility knife. Clean everything with rubbing alcohol, and spray with hairspray. Then shove them on. Use the palm of your hand on the end of the grips to do this. Easy as that
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Cabreco
Cool so the throttle grip is basically the same as the left grip.
The throttle is a sleeve on the handle bars.
Makes life easy!

FIONA
1981 CB750K


Andy
Tennessee
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Cabreco
Actually my grips came off easily with a blast of air from my compressor.
Decided to go with PVC Gel grips.



They'll be in soon.

FIONA
1981 CB750K


Andy
Tennessee
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sgtslag
Those look like my foamies -- very comfortable over a long ride, absorb the majority of the vibrations, and provide a lot of relief.  Much nicer than OEM (1979).  Mine were not expensive, either.  Enjoy!  Cheers!
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cheesehead
Tell me how they feel, I might order the same ones on eBay for like $12.99
1981 CB750k  -  SOLD it and regretting it!

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Cabreco
Your got it!
I went with these for the vibration reduction factor. The solid aluminum ones looked nicer, I figured that they would transfer every vibration & be subject to extreme cold & heat.
They should arrive in a few weeks.

FIONA
1981 CB750K


Andy
Tennessee
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LukeM
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In reply to this post by cheesehead
Can you upload the EBay  link to those grips for the PVC foam grips?

Luke M
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Cabreco
LukeM wrote
Can you upload the EBay  link to those grips for the PVC foam grips?

Luke M
You bet!

PVC Foam Grips

FIONA
1981 CB750K


Andy
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cheesehead
I just went ahead and ordered the same ones. Figured I can't go too wrong @ that price.
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