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Ok, the stock grip length from end to end is actually just under 4.5". If you look at the photo, you can see the stock grip on the stock throttle tube.
The other photo shows a comparison between the stock grip and the replacement I got which is just under 5". I am running an aftermarket 7/8" throttle tube so that I don't have the 1"grip on one side and 7/8" grip on the other like the factory sent out. It's also much more comfortable for my asian child like hands.
The other photo shows a comparison between the stock grip and the replacement I got which is just under 5". I am running an aftermarket 7/8" throttle tube so that I don't have the 1"grip on one side and 7/8" grip on the other like the factory sent out. It's also much more comfortable for my asian child like hands.
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Unless you buy BMX grips one side is always larger because it's meant to slip over the throttle tube a little bit easier. I think you're missing what I'm saying or just think I'm an idiot... haha either way. Harley used 7/8" bars on the Streets. On the left side they installed a normal 7/8" grip over a sticky condom to hold it in place as is tradition. However on the throttle side Harley went rogue and (I'm assuming) saw an opportunity to swindle more money from customers by using a throttle grip with an internal diameter of 7/8" but an external diameter of 1 1/8" as is traditional to every Harley I've ever seen. Thus you need a 7/8" grip on the left side and a 1" grip on the throttle side.
In order to avoid buying two set of grips, and because I find 7/8" grips much more comfortable, I installed a normal 7/8" throttle sleeve I ordered from Dime City and used the grips I wanted without having to mix sizes (Dime City only had them in 7/8" anyways).
I attached some more photos, in no particular order showing a comparison of a normal throttle tube and Harley's egregious excuse for one. Notice the throttle tubes outer diameter is as large as the 7/8" throttle grips entire outer diameter. A 7/8" grip will never fit properly on the stock throttle tube. Oh, and if anyone is interested, the aftermarket throttle tube also rotates much smoother than the stock tube.
In order to avoid buying two set of grips, and because I find 7/8" grips much more comfortable, I installed a normal 7/8" throttle sleeve I ordered from Dime City and used the grips I wanted without having to mix sizes (Dime City only had them in 7/8" anyways).
I attached some more photos, in no particular order showing a comparison of a normal throttle tube and Harley's egregious excuse for one. Notice the throttle tubes outer diameter is as large as the 7/8" throttle grips entire outer diameter. A 7/8" grip will never fit properly on the stock throttle tube. Oh, and if anyone is interested, the aftermarket throttle tube also rotates much smoother than the stock tube.
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