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Offline bigsimmo

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grips
« on: September 04, 2021, 23:12:41 »
hi all, on my sons 650 on a 55 plate the rubber grip on the throttle has worn through, you can see the heating element.
do you blokes know the best fix or is it a case of buying a set of oxfords.

thanks all...
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Offline graingerblaze

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Re: grips
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2021, 01:08:30 »
I would buy another set of Oxford grips... although you can but either or if that helps from Oxford direct  :grin:
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Re: grips
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2021, 08:45:50 »
I get some Renthal race grips, the grey ones as they have a sticky feel, trim the ends of, place in hot water for 5 minutes and squeeze over the heated grips. I do this for better grip but in your case I'd buy new grips.

Offline Barbel Mick

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Re: grips
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2021, 15:44:31 »
You can get spare grips for them. Check the Sportsikeshop. Plus have a look at what a complete new set would cost.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_search?s=Oxford%20heated%20grips
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Re: grips
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2021, 23:33:21 »
Put a set of Grip Puppies over them!! 
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Offline bigsimmo

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Re: grips
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2021, 20:25:32 »
hi all, forgot to say they are Suzuki grips :obscene-drinkingchug: any way going for the Grip Puppies, going to give them ago.
thanks for your Replies blokes.
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Re: grips
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2021, 20:30:55 »
Bit late I know but second vote for grip puppies. If your hands are XL or up like mine then you'll never want to be without them once you've had them  :thumb:

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Re: grips
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2021, 16:55:27 »
I've not got heated grips but use those foam sleeves to make the grip bigger. Reduces wrist ache as my hands are quite big.