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Grips question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by nammy, Jun 7, 2007.

  1. nammy

    nammy Member

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    I ordered some grips and they are a bit shorter than the old grips.
    They fit except I will have to shorten the trottle sleeve.
    Does it matter?
    Is it a good idea to shorten the sleeve?
     
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    How much shorter? It is normal to be about 1/4 inch shorter and they should have came with foam spacer or something simular.
     
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    They are 5" and the sleeve of my throttle is 6"
     
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    Is the throttle sleeve rubber or plastic? Are you sure you removed the grip sleeve from the previous grip. I measured mine and it is 6". If they were a multiple piece grip, foam of fancy metal, they should have had an inner liner. The only other thing I can think of is maybye they are motocross grips. I have no experience with motocross so it is just an opinion,
     
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    The sleeve is plastic. I guess I bought cheat eBay grips.
    What and where can I gewt good grips for my max X?
     
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    You need "SuperBike" length grips.

    Rather than shopping the Motorcycle Ads for new grips ... take a look at what the -- Bicycle Aftermarket -- has to offer in the length and diameter you need.

    You might find a set of liqua-gel grips that would fit the bike.
    Something to eliminate wrist and fist fatigue.
     
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