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Offline bartsitarski

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Grips
« on: May 21, 2013, 07:56:13 AM »
What are you guys using for grips on the CB550? I will be running drag bars and would not mind some cushion. I got a set of EMGO cushion grips from Amazon, but, I am not a fan.
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Re: Grips
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2013, 08:00:20 AM »
I'm a fan of Biltwell.  Especially the gum rubber grips on the skinny bars used on Asian MC.
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Re: Grips
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2013, 04:22:16 PM »
Dime City Cycles has a whole section devoted to grips and such: http://www.dimecitycycles.com/cafe-racer-parts/vintage-honda-caferacer-cafe-racer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-parts/vintage-honda-caferacer-cafe-racer-motorcycle-parts/honda-cb-cl-caferacer-motorcycle-controls-levers-grips-mirrors.html

My 550 has a set of foamies on the stock bars right now, but I'm gonna grab a new set soon for some new bars. Dime City has Biltwell among others. Are you planning on running stock controls or getting a new set? Might want to think about clearance issues with the fork nuts (maybe, just a thought, I've never run drag bars)
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Offline bjbuchanan

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Re: Grips
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2013, 04:23:51 PM »
I use those progrip things. Nice soft rubber that, well, grips well. It isn't super cushy but it definitely is comfortable
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Re: Grips
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2013, 09:28:31 PM »
I really like RANDAKKS" grips.
Soft and look great.
Not too fat either.
The best I have ever owned.

Click once on the photo below for a large version.

« Last Edit: May 21, 2013, 09:32:54 PM by lucky »
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Offline bartsitarski

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Re: Grips
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2013, 08:29:24 AM »
Thanks for all the replies guys. All good options and beats buying random things off Amazon hoping that I like what comes. I am running stock controls with the exception of a master cylinder. I have an after market one that is smaller/shorter than the stock. After installing all controls, I have maybe 1/4 inch clearance on each side of the tank.
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Re: Grips
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2013, 08:35:36 AM »
+1 on the Randakks grips. I had them on my 550, I have them on my Goldwing and I will probably get them for the 550 I am building too.
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Offline Ian_Butler

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Re: Grips
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2013, 05:14:49 PM »
I looked into the drag bars thing a little more. This is post from a few years ago. Looks like it's the brake Master Cylinder you really have to worry about. Make sure the drag bars you get are wide enough.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=59078.msg641582#msg641582

As for the grips, get something comfy! That's a low riding position!
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Re: Grips
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2013, 03:31:38 AM »
 I run these on my 550 with sportbike bend bars. I bought them so I could run bar end mirrors, and they were the only option at the local shop I liked, but they are very comfortable.
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Offline Harsh

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Re: Grips
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2013, 01:22:44 PM »
The Randakk's grips are the same exact this as the Progrip 714's.
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Re: Grips
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2013, 09:06:24 PM »
Thanks everyone. Got the Progrip 719. They are great. Will know more about long haul later this week.

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Re: Grips
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2013, 09:38:11 PM »
+1 love the Pro Grips.
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Re: Grips
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2013, 06:00:21 AM »
These are my favorite grips by far..

Pro grips!
17 shipped to the door and you get in 2 days.

The plastic chrome even looks good upclose

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Re: Grips
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2013, 06:07:51 AM »
Plastic chrome?
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Re: Grips
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2013, 06:15:51 AM »
Lol plastic painted chrome I guess.
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Re: Grips
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2013, 06:17:36 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on June 12, 2013, 06:15:51 AM
Lol plastic painted chrome I guess.

Ya.  Just say no.
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Offline bartsitarski

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Re: Grips
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2013, 06:32:55 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on June 12, 2013, 06:00:21 AM
These are my favorite grips by far..

Pro grips!
17 shipped to the door and you get in 2 days.

The plastic chrome even looks good upclose

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Those look nice.

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Offline KennyRedman

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Re: Grips
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2013, 06:51:29 AM »
Check out Biltwell's Kung Fu Grips. I've had those on all my bikes and I really like them.
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