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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Dorianfes on November 09, 2003, 11:23:05 PM

Title: grips
Post by: Dorianfes on November 09, 2003, 11:23:05 PM
so when my bike got knocked over my throttle grip tore and i noticed that there was a white plastic piece underneath it.  the end of this plastic piece actually cracked a little.  i'm guessing that this is the actual throttle?  i was wondering if i had to replace this part, or would it be included when i bought new grips?

Dorianfes


p.s. i hear that the progrips 724 is nice, any comments on these or other grips?
Title: grips
Post by: glenn9171 on November 09, 2003, 11:27:46 PM
The throttle is the white tube you see under the right grip.  No, it is not included with new grips.  How badly is it cracked?  

I think the 724's are the ones I had.  If so, I like them a lot.
Title: grips
Post by: Casimir on November 10, 2003, 06:51:48 AM
It is included if you buy a grip that includes it.  :?

If you buy grips for a GS500, Kat 600 (recommended for cushier feel), or the like, it will have the throttle tube. The aftermarket grips I've seen don't include the throttle tube. I don't know about other makes. If possible look at the grip before purchasing. I made that mistake myself. The aftermarket grips can be put on an existing tube, but the tube has to have a tab cut off for it to fit correctly.

Oh and while you are learning from my mistakes a GSXR 600 grip will fit, but is a little longer so you have to move the grips in 3/8" or have them hang off the end.
Title: grips
Post by: octane on November 10, 2003, 01:12:48 PM
Quote from: CasimirOh and while you are learning from my mistakes a GSXR 600 grip will fit, but is a little longer so you have to move the grips in 3/8" or have them hang off the end.

Trim the grip ends and install bar ends or bar end mirrors. Looks much better IMHO.
Title: grips
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on November 11, 2003, 02:30:16 AM
yeah, what the tampon face said :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:
Title: grips
Post by: JBix on November 11, 2003, 09:23:28 AM
Quote from: yamahonkawazukiyeah, what the tampon face said :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:

Somebody is trying to get their own custom title, eh? :nana: