Kuryakyn ISO Grips for the 1500 Classic

**Spok** · 05-02-2005

I had a girls day out on Saturday by going to 3 local area bike shops to browse their selection of goodies. Yeah, I shopped till I dropped, well almost.

Anyway, I picked up a set of Kuryakyn ISO grips for my bike. Since it was late in the day by the time I got home and was again heading out to the track for a night under the lights, I decided to install them on Sunday. Sunday came and my whipped buddy got a day pass from his Mrs and called to make a ride, whats a guy gonna do. I leathered up and went for a great ride down to Everett then east up US 2 to Stevens Pass, what a great 200 mile ride, but I'll chat that up later.

Anyway, back on topic, I got home Sunday afternoon and after letting the bike cool down a bit jumped into the installation (I also had to get an update on the NASCAR race (dang Jeff Gordon)). It couldn't be an easier process to change out the grips. The right side went on with no problem at all. The left side was just as easy, I sure was leary of slicing the grip with a razor. Be careful when using the glue on the left grip, the directions say it will set up immediately when you stop moving it, they are right! Make sure you test fit the grip for comfort before you glue, stong stuff.

They look great and feel good. The only issue I have with the ISO grips is that my vista throttle lock won't work, oh well, i'll buy something else and stimulate the economy again.

deniska · 05-02-2005

Ordered mine yesterday, along with the throttle lever. Will post pictures as soon as I get them installed.

Lattimer · 05-02-2005

I have the throttle boss on with my iso's, it helps a lot. I also bought the clever lever from nopork.com, works fine as a throttle lock, and no where near as ugly as the vista cruise. It works fine with the iso grips.

*jukief* · 05-02-2005

I just installed the throttle boss before I left for vacation. I haven't had a chance to use it a lot, but I really like it. Dave, you're going to LOVE those ISO grips. They're so comfortable!

1400pilot · 05-02-2005

Yea but spok at least a CHEVY WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*trikebubble* · 05-02-2005

Good job,
You better get that Throttle Boss on there in the next two weeks.

**Spok** · 05-02-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikebubble

Good job,
You better get that Throttle Boss on there in the next two weeks.

aye captain, i'm giving her all I got

**Spok** · 05-02-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1600pilot

Yea but spok at least a CHEVY WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only because the real strong ford was taken out in the big one?

1400pilot · 05-02-2005

Yea but to get taken out in the big one it had to be behind the chevy!!!!!!!!!!

tnhunter · 05-02-2005

I had the same hesitation when I went to install my grips. I found that by twisting the left one I got the glue to give way and took it off in one piece. I dry fit the new ones but havent glued them yet. I am waiting on news of the carbs to make sure the bike is still a keeper. How did you get the two grips to match up or align? I am thinking i will have to wait till the carbs are installed to see where idle is on the right to match the left to. Or do you just adjust the cables to match them up?

**Spok** · 05-02-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnhunter

I had the same hesitation when I went to install my grips. I found that by twisting the left one I got the glue to give way and took it off in one piece. I dry fit the new ones but havent glued them yet. I am waiting on news of the carbs to make sure the bike is still a keeper. How did you get the two grips to match up or align? I am thinking i will have to wait till the carbs are installed to see where idle is on the right to match the left to. Or do you just adjust the cables to match them up?

the right grip is pretty much set in where it aligns based on the way the cables lay in. I matched my left grip to match the right grip, its pretty comfortable that way

woodchucks800 · 05-02-2005

Like Spok said install the throttle grip an get it adjusted first then install the left one to match.

NYcruiser · 05-02-2005

Got a set myself sitting in the latest delivery box.. Again, great info, thanks to all for sharing!!

*ispeed77* · 05-02-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYcruiser

Got a set myself sitting in the latest delivery box.. Again, great info, thanks to all for sharing!!

well what's it still doing there ?

tnhunter · 05-02-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodchucks800

Like Spok said install the throttle grip an get it adjusted first then install the left one to match.

That is why I asked. I dont have any carbs on the bike right now. So I wanted to know if I have to wait so the throttle and the left side will match.

bluestringer · 05-02-2005

If you don't want to cut your old ones, do like I did and run a flat blade screwdriver under it, roll it around as you twist and pull, comes right off.

05-02-2005	#1 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,522	Kuryakyn ISO Grips for the 1500 Classic I had a girls day out on Saturday by going to 3 local area bike shops to browse their selection of goodies. Yeah, I shopped till I dropped, well almost. Anyway, I picked up a set of Kuryakyn ISO grips for my bike. Since it was late in the day by the time I got home and was again heading out to the track for a night under the lights, I decided to install them on Sunday. Sunday came and my whipped buddy got a day pass from his Mrs and called to make a ride, whats a guy gonna do. I leathered up and went for a great ride down to Everett then east up US 2 to Stevens Pass, what a great 200 mile ride, but I'll chat that up later. Anyway, back on topic, I got home Sunday afternoon and after letting the bike cool down a bit jumped into the installation (I also had to get an update on the NASCAR race (dang Jeff Gordon)). It couldn't be an easier process to change out the grips. The right side went on with no problem at all. The left side was just as easy, I sure was leary of slicing the grip with a razor. Be careful when using the glue on the left grip, the directions say it will set up immediately when you stop moving it, they are right! Make sure you test fit the grip for comfort before you glue, stong stuff. They look great and feel good. The only issue I have with the ISO grips is that my vista throttle lock won't work, oh well, i'll buy something else and stimulate the economy again. __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

05-02-2005	#2 (permalink)
deniska Aspiring slowpoke Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 369	Ordered mine yesterday, along with the throttle lever. Will post pictures as soon as I get them installed. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 www.CruiserCustomizing.com/deniska

05-02-2005	#3 (permalink)
Lattimer Giant Biker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mount Royal, NJ Posts: 1,239	I have the throttle boss on with my iso's, it helps a lot. I also bought the clever lever from nopork.com, works fine as a throttle lock, and no where near as ugly as the vista cruise. It works fine with the iso grips. __________________ Shawn Lattimer '06 Silver V2K Classic VROC #22980 ROG #464 http://www.shawnlattimer.com

05-02-2005	#4 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,139	I just installed the throttle boss before I left for vacation. I haven't had a chance to use it a lot, but I really like it. Dave, you're going to LOVE those ISO grips. They're so comfortable! __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

05-02-2005	#5 (permalink)
1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,839	Yea but spok at least a CHEVY WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

05-02-2005	#6 (permalink)
trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,535	Good job, You better get that Throttle Boss on there in the next two weeks. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

05-02-2005	#9 (permalink)
1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,839	Yea but to get taken out in the big one it had to be behind the chevy!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

05-02-2005	#10 (permalink)
tnhunter Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville "music city" Posts: 1,320	I had the same hesitation when I went to install my grips. I found that by twisting the left one I got the glue to give way and took it off in one piece. I dry fit the new ones but havent glued them yet. I am waiting on news of the carbs to make sure the bike is still a keeper. How did you get the two grips to match up or align? I am thinking i will have to wait till the carbs are installed to see where idle is on the right to match the left to. Or do you just adjust the cables to match them up? __________________ 87 vn1500b 88se Jardine pipes stage 1 jet 87 Gl1200I Goldwing load up, head out.

05-02-2005	#12 (permalink)
woodchucks800 Go Hogs!! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2004 Location: Garfield,Arkansas Posts: 4,670	Like Spok said install the throttle grip an get it adjusted first then install the left one to match.

05-02-2005	#13 (permalink)
NYcruiser Red Lodge Approved BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Upstate NY - boonies Posts: 1,731	Got a set myself sitting in the latest delivery box.. Again, great info, thanks to all for sharing!!

05-02-2005	#16 (permalink)
bluestringer Rebel Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, Georgia Posts: 2,994	If you don't want to cut your old ones, do like I did and run a flat blade screwdriver under it, roll it around as you twist and pull, comes right off. __________________ ..... bluestringer 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI V&H Longshots VROC #13910 GAVROC #159

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)