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posted April 02, 2007 04:09 PM
Küryakyn ISO Grips & the Heavy Throttlemeister
Well, my world just came crashing down around my ears a few moments ago. I was researching the compatibility of the Küryakyn ISO grips and the Throttlemeister and I discovered that they are not compatible with one another. Now Küryakyn has a cruise control-like thing called the Throttle Boss that specifically goes with these grips. I have never felt a grip as comfortable as the Küryakyn ISO's, and I have not heard anything other than wonderful things about the Throttlemeister and that they are a MUST HAVE for longer trips. So, here are the questions I put out to you good folks:
1) Is it wiser to have the more comfortable grips with the Throttle Boss?
2) Or do you think the Throttle Boss is just a worthless toy, and my hand muscles might be better saved with the Throttlemeister? If you think the latter is the best choice in the long run can you give me advice on a good grip for mammoth-sized hands?
Thanks all!
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posted April 02, 2007 05:54 PM
Nothing wrong with the throttle boss, but there is another one out there I like better than either. It is the Brake away, It is designed to automatically disengage when you squeeze the brakes. I like the Kury grips also. right now I am running fat foam ATV grips, but will probably go to the Kurys soon....TB
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posted April 02, 2007 06:04 PM
Pics of grips already! 
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posted April 02, 2007 07:43 PM
Throttle Boss is just OK, but does nothing for handlebar vibration like the Throttlemeisters. I have 'em on all my sportbikes since 03...nothing comes close IMO...
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posted April 02, 2007 08:25 PM
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posted April 02, 2007 08:53 PM
Sorry Xtremespeed! Here ya go!
From the Küryakyn Website:
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=2925
Picture of a forum guy's bike:
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=28097
I sent jkyoung1 a PM to inquire about them but I do not think he is a member any longer because he did not respond.
FBA - Does the 14 really need the additional vibration control? I thought it was pretty steady as is.
MasterBlaster - Let me know what you think of them when you get them.
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posted April 03, 2007 03:09 AM
 Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 3 Apr 2007 04:09
Does make it even smoother though...
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posted April 03, 2007 04:35 AM
I had the throttle boss on my last bike, and it was great. definitely worth the purchase.
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rudebwoy
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posted April 03, 2007 07:00 AM
Am I right in thinking the correct grips are 7/8" for the zx-14?
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posted April 03, 2007 09:07 AM
I do not know the measurements of the grips yet, Rudebwoy. I figured I will find that out when I am ready to purchase the grips. I do know that they will fit, just not with a Throttlemeister attached.
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posted April 03, 2007 09:53 AM
...I think with a little bit of thought and maybe access to a metal fabricator you could make the two work together...take your time, figure it out and let us know how ti came out...I really really like my throttlemeister on my 12R...
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posted April 03, 2007 11:43 AM
MasterBlaster: I just called Brake Away and they said that they do not make a model that will fit the 14. Were you able to MAKE it fit for your 14, or do you have it on a different bike?
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posted April 03, 2007 08:37 PM
The reason I ask if it's 7/8" is because those Kuryakyn grips (and other of the like) tend to have a heavy focus on the cruiser market and more than not their handlebar diameter are 1". In the "crotch rocket" market handlebars and clip-ons tend to live in the 7/8" world. Because of my new acquaintance with the zx-14 I wanted to ask rather than assume. I guess it's easy enough to measure though with a set of calipers.
I'll measure the clip-ons tomorrow and post up the size I find, thanks for broaching the subject Ninja_Knight, I was planning on getting a set of these grips and would hate to make a mistake.
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posted April 04, 2007 04:32 AM
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MasterBlaster: I just called Brake Away and they said that they do not make a model that will fit the 14. Were you able to MAKE it fit for your 14, or do you have it on a different bike?
Different bike, didnt know If they made one for sportys or not, but will check into it, think if they make one for 7/8 bars it prolly would work with the Kurys.....TB
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posted April 04, 2007 08:47 AM
Edited By: Ninja_Knight on 4 Apr 2007 09:49
Thanks Rudebwoy, that would be great! You are not mistaken about them being concentrated on cruisers because when I first felt them I was at a dealership with my friend looking at cruisers for her first bike. They had a large number of them on Yamaha's and when I grabbed one I was amazed by its comfort. I am sure we can make them fit because that guy that used to be on our forums has them on his bike. The model number for the 7/8" Küryakyn grips is #6241.
Unfortunately, when I spoke to Küryakyn customer service they were not very knowledgeable respecting applications for their product. When I inquired if a Throttlemeister could be used along with these grips the genius on the phone was dumbfounded and asked what a Throttlemeister was.
MasterBlaster: After speaking with customer service from Küryakyn, I am weary about believing what they say at BrakeAway. After all, they say on their website that their cruise control will work with Küryakyn grips, and that includes the 7/8" size, so perhaps they are only going to provide customer service for cruisers and do not know how to assist those with sportbikes. I will research it more and post an update.
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posted April 04, 2007 09:59 PM
I have seen a Brake Away on a sportbike before. I pulled up alongside a guy a few years ago that just installed one. I had never seen one before and he gave me the name. When I checked there site his bike was not listed. I'm sure they can be made to work.
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posted April 04, 2007 11:35 PM
Edited By: rudebwoy on 5 Apr 2007 00:41
Okay, I've just measured and installed a set of the Kuryakyn grips on my bike and as Ninja_Knight mentioned it's the 7/8" set that is the correct ones to get. In fact, it's only the left grip that is 7/8", the right (throttle) grip is 1" because of it's installation over the throttle sleeve.
Be careful and be sure to practice some "dry runs" to be certain where and what specific orientation you want the grips to be on both sides because when you use the glue to put the grips on, it virtually dries the moment you stop moving the grip. Be sure to slide it without pause into the position you want it because the glue harden with near immediacy and then makes it impossible to reposition the grip again. Only way to get them off is to use solvent (brake parts cleaner will do nicely..to take the original grips off also).
The glue to my eye (and nose) is the gel type "superglue".
oh..I had to use some electrical tape "barber-poled" around the left clip on because the grip slid on the bar too easily and needed to be a little snugger before permanently glueing the grip to the bar.
Those grips sure are spongy!
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posted April 05, 2007 05:44 AM
...why not a pair of pre-curved riding gloves?
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posted April 05, 2007 07:50 AM
what do you mean? I always wear riding gloves...
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Ninja_Knight
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posted April 05, 2007 12:35 PM
Rudebwoy - you got those grips FAST!!!! How are they working for you? After looking at it on your bike do you think you can add a Throttlemeister with a little ingenuity? Oh, post up some pics please.
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posted April 05, 2007 02:57 PM
Yep, Amazon.com got 'em too me speedily. I havent actually been able to take them out on a ride yet, but as soon as I do I'll post my experience but just sitting on the bike feeling them they are really cushy and comfy. I dont suspect they are the ideal kind if you use your bike for frequent knee dragin, I have my repli-racer for that. They are kinda like a pimp '74 cadillac as opposed to a 3-series beemer if you get my drift, they are big, cushy and all about comfort and mass but again an intese road test will tell if they offer the kind of tactile feedback and ergo's as the stock rubber grip. I think it'll be no big deal though..
Unfortunately I dont see any way to get a throttlemeister to work with this, the throttlemeister needs a friction friendly surface to work with (the rubber sleeve needs to be tucked under the stock grip end, althought you can take off the end of the Kuryakyn grips the hole is just too small and the metal surface in no way allows you to install the "friction sleeve".
Sorry, I just dont see any way for the throttlemeister to work with the Kuryakyn grips. I think it'll work superbly with the stock grips though.
I'll get pics shortly..
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posted April 05, 2007 03:12 PM
and right from the Throttlemeister website:
http://www.throttlemeister.com/tm.html
Q: Will the Throttlemeister work with the Kuryakyn ISO grips?
A: Unfortunately, the Throttlemeister will not work with Kuryakyn grips. The Kuryakyn grip is a metal grip with a small diameter hole. The metal on metal contact would not work and the small hole is not big enough for our mounting hardware to fit through.
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posted April 05, 2007 06:06 PM
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and right from the Throttlemeister website:
http://www.throttlemeister.com/tm.html
Q: Will the Throttlemeister work with the Kuryakyn ISO grips?
A: Unfortunately, the Throttlemeister will not work with Kuryakyn grips. The Kuryakyn grip is a metal grip with a small diameter hole. The metal on metal contact would not work and the small hole is not big enough for our mounting hardware to fit through.
Yeah, I read that. But with some of the savvy individuals on this site I would not be surprised if someone figured a way around it. Are you going to get something to use for cruise control at all? Let me know what you decide on if you do, okay? Look forward to those pics. 
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posted April 09, 2007 08:13 PM
pics finally..
If looks mean anything, I dont think the throttlemeister will complement these grips well at all if anyone is able to find a way to make them work together.
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Ninja_Knight
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posted April 10, 2007 02:54 PM
They look fantastic! How do they hold up to hard riding? Are you going to try the Brake Away or the Throttle Boss with it, or just say screw the cruise control all together?
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