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New grips for my Silverwing

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Hey guys, I ride an 81 Honda Silverwing GL500. This will be my first full riding season and I've got a few long trips scheduled. I'm looking to get new grips to make the ride more comfortable. I really want grips with the little nob on the end so I can let go of the throttle without slowing down. Not sure what its even called. I don't want the throttle lock or anything fancy, just the grips. I was told by a fellow rider that any grip will fit on any bike. Is that true? Can I just buy any grips or do I need to find grips made specifically for my bike? I'm not having much luck finding any in my area. Thanks.
 
Almost any cruiser/touring style grip will work. The "little nob" on the end is actually a bar end weight, to reduce vibration in the handlebar. The throttle lock you mention, is the only way to lock the throttle and let go of it without losing speed. ( be very careful using this if inexperienced) throttle locks come in many types, and range from $15- 200 or so. A lower priced model should suffice for your needs. Be careful when you install new grips, ensure they don't slip/spin on the bar. If you're not sure how, check YouTube, changing cruiser or touring grips.


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Common handlebar diameters are 7/8" and 1". Yours is likely 7/8" dia. just check the length and you should be good to go
 
Think heated grips if you want to go touring.

Have a look at Oxford Heaterz for a good set, or Symtec, or Kimpex.

Definitely use some adhesive on the new grips, such as hairspray or dedicated grip glue.
 
Iceman said:
The "little nob" on the end is actually a bar end weight, to reduce vibration in the handlebar. The throttle lock you mention, is the only way to lock the throttle and let go of it without losing speed.
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MattJ1983 said:
Ashley from Sturgess Cycle suggested these to me. I'm not a fan of the colour combo, but the do look pretty comfortable.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/3798/ISO-Grips
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You can get the Kuryakyn grips with a throttle lock build into to them. They look just like bar end weights, but right side is a throttle lock, just twist it to set.
 
Yep, those would be the ones closer to the $200 range.


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