Flaminchiten Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 So I replaced my handlebars because they were broken (cause I rolled it on the trail and the throttle and brake part broke off on my leg!) The clutch side grip went on with no problems nice snug fit, only used a little bit of glue. The throttle / brake side is really loose, slips on/off with no problems, there is like a quarter inch gap inbetween the grip and the bar. Did I get handlebars for a bike and thats where the twist throttle is? Anyway you suggest fixing this? I thought about getting the little plastic thing (twist throttle) and gluing the grip to that then glue the plastic thing to the bars? Or is there a smaller grip I should go get for that side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee boy 98 Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 you bought grips for a twist, and 1 of them is bigger, you need to get thumb throttle grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwgn Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 sounds like you bought bike grips and not atv grips. The bars are the same for either just the bend radius is usually diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee tuner Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 The stock grips have a plastic spacer bushing that goes over the bar before the grips go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 More Glue!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightninn Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 You bought a set of grips that were intended to be used with a twist throttle. Get a new set that states they are used for thumb throttles. That'll solve your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 yea id say u got wrong grips...measure the inside of one and compare to other side..i recommend the tag atv grips..they are kick ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 I hated my Tag Grips and would recomend Renthal grips + Renthal grip glue...My Tag Grips only lasted 1 trip to the dunes.. and after less than a season I had worn almost compleatly through the grip, I do admit they were comfy while they lasted that first trip though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawarriorman Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 I hated my Tag Grips and would recomend Renthal grips + Renthal grip glue...My Tag Grips only lasted 1 trip to the dunes.. and after less than a season I had worn almost compleatly through the grip, I do admit they were comfy while they lasted that first trip though. 449068[/snapback] Yeah, I won't get another grip besides renthal again. I've been running the soft half waffles for at least a year now, and not only do they feel great, but they haven't worn hardly at all either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j28d Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Get some Ourys and hondabond grip glue. With some handguards, you don't even need gloves in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssanddemon Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 2nd the Ourys, got em on every bike I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaminchiten Posted December 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Went on got some Renthal grips that say for ATV use and they fit on there just fine, thanks fo the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottt89 Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 I personally prefer MC grips to ATV, so I will usually put some ducttape around the bar to make the throttle side a bit thicker, and a little spray paint and then just saftey wire the grip, never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot350 Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 The best grips I have ever used and the ones on my bike are they foam ones. Dont think bad about them till you try them. They are so comfortable, I dont even use gloves and never get blisters. Wait I do use gloves only at night time because it gets cold. The foam also acts like a shock absorber too. Try them out. if you dont like them they are only 8 bucks. Everyone in my group uses them and there are 14 of us. I used to use nice rubber ones with gloves and still get blisters. I hated taking the extra time to put on my gloves too after every beer break in the dunes. I hope someone else uses these and can back me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee tuner Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 I hated the stock grips and was given a set of foam grips to try and I loved them. They are very comfortable but they are larger around and wear out pretty quick. They are cheap, so if you don't mind changing them they are not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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