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Grips!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Bike chef, Oct 17, 2015.

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    Bike chef New Member

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    I have a 1982 xj750 and I need to replace the grips. I can't find if they are 1" or 7/8". If anyone knows I would really appreciate it. Also any tricks on replacing them would be handy too. Thanks ! I'm a noob
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    kit will come with 2 sized grips 1 for the throttle 1" and 1 for the left side 7/8".
    7/8 and 1" will be called 7/8" on the package
    a little soap and water does the trick. I have read there are now special liquids available.
    be carefull cuting the throttle side off do not cut into the plastic of the throttle assembly.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Throttle side is splined and slides onto the throttle tube
     
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    Great! Thanks guys! I'll order the 7/8" grips today. I found some rad ones from biltwell. They are called Kung-fu grips. They are inexpensive and I will eventually be changing the bars so this is just to get me through till I change them out. Thanks again! This site is awesome
     
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    wash and dry inside your new grips, sometimes they have mould release stuff in there. makes them try to slip off, that's bad
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You'll also want to trim off the "big bumps" from the end of the throttle tube that lock the stock grips into place. Aftermarket grips won't have the depressions molded into them and will end up not being able to go on all of the way.

    Also look into getting a pair of replica Gran Turismo grips. They are super comfy without being mushy like the foam grips.
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    Plus one on the Gran Turismo's
    They are great for anti fatigue on my hands and wrists.
     
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