Kuryakyn ISO grips and bar-end weights. - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

wapam · 07-10-2007, 08:37 PM

According to the Kuryakyn website, these grips are not compatible with bar-end weights. Couldn't you take off the end cap (of the grip) exposing the handle bar tube and insert the weight?

Obviously I don't own these grips or know much about them, just kind of thinking out loud.

Thank you.

koolbreeze25 · 07-10-2007, 08:43 PM

When I put the ISO grips on my bike I also put on the Stiletto End Caps. Make a hugh difference over the stock weights.

BCblvd · 07-10-2007, 09:18 PM

Hey Kool, what do you mean, makes a huge difference? Appearance, or feeling?? I have the C90, same basic bike, trying to figure out these upgrades!

Hipster Doofus · 07-10-2007, 09:44 PM

It can be done with the oem weights. Search over at the VolusiaRiders.com :: Index site for a walkthrough. I'll have a look now & if I find it I'll post a link here.

I went with the stiletto for the looks though.

Here it is. I had it saved to the harddrive. Made it easy to find again.
Over here.

wapam · 07-10-2007, 11:49 PM

Good links, thanks.

My bike ('85 Nighthawk) didn't come with weights therefore has no threads inside the bar so I was thinking about using these weights:

!!!MANIC Salamander - Bar End Weights

They have some made for a 7/8" hollow tube. I just wonder if I take off the grip cap and maybe enlarge the hole in the grip so it doesn't catch on the weight (as the weight is secured to the bar not the grip) if it would work.

Thank you.

650Doug · 07-11-2007, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wapam

Good links, thanks.

My bike ('85 Nighthawk) didn't come with weights therefore has no threads inside the bar so I was thinking about using these weights:

!!!MANIC Salamander - Bar End Weights

They have some made for a 7/8" hollow tube. I just wonder if I take off the grip cap and maybe enlarge the hole in the grip so it doesn't catch on the weight (as the weight is secured to the bar not the grip) if it would work.

Thank you.

I just put a set of these on my Nighthawk, by K&S:

I used Pro-Grips though. And it did improve the comfort level. Check out Dennis Kirk, they have a large variety of bar ends, just be sure your looking at the weighted pieces and not simply slider protectors.

I'm not familiar with those ISO grips, so I don't know why you couldn't make a hole in the end to add bar ends.

wapam · 07-11-2007, 10:12 AM

Hey Doug,

If you don't mind me asking, how much were those weights? Do you happen to know how much they weigh?

Do you have a website for K&S?

Also, which Pro-Grip did you go with?

Thank you.

650Doug · 07-12-2007, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wapam

Hey Doug,

If you don't mind me asking, how much were those weights? Do you happen to know how much they weigh?

Do you have a website for K&S?

Also, which Pro-Grip did you go with?

Thank you.

The bar ends were $12 I believe, and they weigh .31lbs/pair according to their "spec sheet".

I don't have the site for K&S. I got the bar ends and grips both from denniskirk.com

I bought this Pro-Grip:

Model 838 Road Grip, available in 6 colors.
* Extra-slim profile*
* Proprietary compound in two densities: hard inside for extra grip on the bar to minimize movement, soft ouTside for rider comfort and vibration absorption*
* For 7/8" bars with twist throttle*

If you look at my pics in this link, you can kind of see the grips and weights. Look at the bottom two pics, the top 2 are the old grips....

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...onda-kawi.html

Hope that helps.

OldManOnBike · 07-12-2007, 03:18 PM

After using those Kuryakyn ISO grips for several thousand miles they're starting to leave a residue on my hands or gloves or both which leaves my hands looking filthy whenever I go riding. As if this weren't bad enough, it easily transfers to the face whenever I have occasion to scratch an itch. I came home from a ride the other day looking like I had been working in the coal mines. I guess we're just not paying Kuryakyn enough to expect quality merchandise.

koolbreeze25 · 07-12-2007, 06:59 PM

BCblvd

Both. I think they look pretty cool

, and they don't viberate has bad with the stock weights. Hope this helps.

BCblvd · 07-13-2007, 10:14 PM

I think I may have a bit of carpal tunnel beginning. The numb fingers may just be the beginning? I deal with this at work (surgeries) all the time.... but if I can get relief, otherwise I am fine. Thanks Kool, I am glad to know they may resolve at least a bit of the discomfort.
I dream of travelling with my wife several hundred miles without too much problems, now I am slightly worried.

07-10-2007, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
wapam Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: '85 Nighthawk, '80 Yamaha 1100 Special Location: MN Posts: 38	Kuryakyn ISO grips and bar-end weights. According to the Kuryakyn website, these grips are not compatible with bar-end weights. Couldn't you take off the end cap (of the grip) exposing the handle bar tube and insert the weight? Obviously I don't own these grips or know much about them, just kind of thinking out loud. Thank you.

07-10-2007, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
BCblvd In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C90 Blvd Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 112	Hey Kool, what do you mean, makes a huge difference? Appearance, or feeling?? I have the C90, same basic bike, trying to figure out these upgrades! __________________

07-10-2007, 09:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hipster Doofus Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 06 Boulevard C50 Blue/Gray Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 32	It can be done with the oem weights. Search over at the VolusiaRiders.com :: Index site for a walkthrough. I'll have a look now & if I find it I'll post a link here. I went with the stiletto for the looks though. Here it is. I had it saved to the harddrive. Made it easy to find again. Over here. __________________ I hate the countdown! Last edited by Hipster Doofus; 07-10-2007 at 09:48 PM.

07-12-2007, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
OldManOnBike In Training Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: OC, MD and Venice, FL. Posts: 148	Dirty Hands After using those Kuryakyn ISO grips for several thousand miles they're starting to leave a residue on my hands or gloves or both which leaves my hands looking filthy whenever I go riding. As if this weren't bad enough, it easily transfers to the face whenever I have occasion to scratch an itch. I came home from a ride the other day looking like I had been working in the coal mines. I guess we're just not paying Kuryakyn enough to expect quality merchandise. Last edited by OldManOnBike; 07-12-2007 at 03:38 PM.

07-12-2007, 06:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
koolbreeze25 In Training Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: 2002 Suzuki VL1500LC Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 128	BCblvd Both. I think they look pretty cool, and they don't viberate has bad with the stock weights. Hope this helps.

07-10-2007, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
koolbreeze25 In Training Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: 2002 Suzuki VL1500LC Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 128	When I put the ISO grips on my bike I also put on the Stiletto End Caps. Make a hugh difference over the stock weights.

07-10-2007, 11:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
wapam Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: '85 Nighthawk, '80 Yamaha 1100 Special Location: MN Posts: 38	Good links, thanks. My bike ('85 Nighthawk) didn't come with weights therefore has no threads inside the bar so I was thinking about using these weights: !!!MANIC Salamander - Bar End Weights They have some made for a 7/8" hollow tube. I just wonder if I take off the grip cap and maybe enlarge the hole in the grip so it doesn't catch on the weight (as the weight is secured to the bar not the grip) if it would work. Thank you.

07-11-2007, 10:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
wapam Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: '85 Nighthawk, '80 Yamaha 1100 Special Location: MN Posts: 38	Hey Doug, If you don't mind me asking, how much were those weights? Do you happen to know how much they weigh? Do you have a website for K&S? Also, which Pro-Grip did you go with? Thank you.

07-13-2007, 10:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
BCblvd In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C90 Blvd Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 112	I think I may have a bit of carpal tunnel beginning. The numb fingers may just be the beginning? I deal with this at work (surgeries) all the time.... but if I can get relief, otherwise I am fine. Thanks Kool, I am glad to know they may resolve at least a bit of the discomfort. I dream of travelling with my wife several hundred miles without too much problems, now I am slightly worried. __________________

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