Randakk's Amazing Grips

These are the actual grips used on Dennis Parrish's vintage racebikes

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If you favor chrome and foam grips, read no further - these are not for you. But if you're a serious rider, these are simply the best grips available. Great for discriminating riders of early Wings, CBX or any other bike with 7/8" bars requiring "standard" length (5" or 5 1/2") grips.

Highly Recommended!

As Installed on RC-003

My business model is simple: everything I offer has to please me and prove it's value on my bikes. These fantastic grips are a perfect example. I've sourced these from an Italian firm - Plastiche Cassons. Originally developed for off-road competition use, these are now favored by serious sports touring and road race riders.

If you're interested in feeling with great precision what your front tire and throttle plates are actually doing - these are for you. They offer an outstanding combination of feedback and all-day comfort. Unique high tack gel construction. Excellent feel and damping characteristics without annoying squish.

Fit notes:

1. These will fit any motorcycle with 7/8" handlebars requiring "standard" length grips...usually designated as 5" or 5 1/2" (approx. 130 - 140 mm). Actual relaxed length = 5 1/4"

Actual Relaxed Length = 5 1/4"

2. Not for use on '82 and later GoldWings or any other bike using so-called "long" grips (usually designated 6" or longer ... approx. 150 mm+) for obvious reasons...

Will Not Fit These Handlebars!

(photo courtesy Ty Spreadbury)

3. Handlebar set-ups often get changed during the life of a bike...be sure to verify what you actually have installed on your bike.

4. The left grip has a 22 mm I.D. and the right grip has a 24 mm ID to fit over the throttle tube.

Follow the installation instructions below and you will get years of pleasure from these grips. These grips can actually improve your riding. How many upgrades can deliver on that promise? I run these on all my bikes except for my GL1000 show bike Marilyn (Marilyn has the crappy OEM Honda grips required for originality).

Price: $18.99 per pair including US domestic shipping and handling.

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Installation Instructions

Note: The left grip has a 22 mm ID and the right grip (throttle side) has a 24 mm ID These dimensions are marked on the inboard end of each grip.

1. Carefully remove your old grips. Don't scratch the chrome.
2. Thoroughly clean handlebar with contact cleaner or alcohol. This is the most crucial step!
3. Method A:
   • Carefully pierce the end of one handlebar grip with an ice pick, awl or small nail.
   • Using a nozzle attachment on the end of an air compressor hose, blow the grip into position using compressed air. This is surprisingly quick and fun!
   • Repeat for the other side.
4. Method B:
   • Apply soapy water or alcohol to inside of grip and bar.
   • Slide grip onto bar, pushing and twisting until it is properly positioned.
   • Repeat for the other side.
   • Allow grips to dry for 24 hours before use (crucial).
5. Method C:
   • Apply cheap hair spray to inside of grip and bar (White Rain is my personal favorite).
   • Let the hair spray dry to the touch, then reapply a small amount of additional hair spray to both surfaces.
   • Slide grip onto bar, pushing and twisting until it is properly positioned.
   • Repeat for the other side.
   • Allow grips to dry for 24 hours before use (crucial).

I've used all 3 methods successfully. Since I'm rather lazy, I prefer the compressed air method. Also, with the compressed air method, you can ride right away.

If you are really anal, these grips have 3 grooves molded into them so you can wrap the grips with safety wire for an added measure of security. I've never found this necessary. The manufacturer recommends this for competition use in wet conditions.

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