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Thunder Johnson · 11-14-2012, 10:29 AM

Had these Kuryakyn ISO grips installed at a bike shop, (some cable adjustment required). As you can see, not symmetrical. Mentioned this to them, they said they're installed off-alignment so they match up during throttle??? (which they don't). Is this an issue or am I being too picky?

kacealraid · 11-14-2012, 10:34 AM

I have the iso-grips on my machine and I don't like them, but I'm also too lazy to change them out. I just got used to them being weird like they are... You are being picky, but you're supposed to be picky, it's your ride.

-AJ · 11-14-2012, 10:51 AM

the kury iso grips are alright, it's just that everyone and their mother, sister, brother and grandma have them on their ride. i'm gonna change sometime just to be different.

bob_suruncle · 11-14-2012, 11:12 AM

Your bike, you paid for the install, you should be happy. That being said, I have ISO's and am going to be removing them this winter.... They were kinda cool at first but no I find them irritating and that I cant seem to find a comfortable position for my thumb. Something smooth for me please.

rjtmac · 11-14-2012, 11:15 AM

They were installed by someone who doesn't have a clue or just to dam_ lazy to do it right.

Their excuse makes no sense when you think about it. You set the throttle grip to where you need it at highway speeds ( because to me that is where the majority of throttle time is • for me anyway ) or for the best fit for your hand and riding and then you set the left grip to match if the symmetrical placement of both grips the same is comfortable for you.

You do this in a dry run fitting before applying the glue and having them set up so fast you can't move them.

Bottom line to me is they screwed up. If there was a question in their mind where they should be or how they should be set for the customers comfort and preference an inquiry phone call should have been made and an approval fitting should have taken place.

Welcome to the world of having a dealer do something for you and charge you for messing it up or just making an half assed or uninformed install or mod.

As for me I like symmetry if I can get it ... I just like things to line up, but that's me.... Guess that is why I installed all three of my sets. The first one was a little stressful, I had never done anything like that before, but it saved me $75.00 in install charges and got it done like I wanted. Then saved another $150.00 by installing the Kury's on my other two bikes.

98Aero1100 · 11-14-2012, 11:15 AM

It is your bike. My ISO grips were on my bike, when I got it. They are symmetrical on my bike. I'm assuming that the throttle grip goes on one way, restricted by closed throttle position (no adjustment). The left side should have been adjustable, to match the throttle. I don't know, personally, if you can adjust them after they have been installed. I thought they were glued in place.

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Aced It · 11-14-2012, 11:33 AM

I had those on my M50 years ago; liked them - very comfortable. Eh, well I too have a rather symmetrical mindset so I'd say fix 'em! Every bike I've ever seen with those has them lined up off throttle. Throttle position is a variable, so what the h3ll are they trying to tell you??? I have custom tooled leather grips with words on them. Do you think I installed the throttle side so the words line up on throttle? Uh, no.

It's YOUR bike - don't let them give you some other answer other than what YOU want to hear - you paid for it, right?!

Aced It · 11-14-2012, 11:39 AM

I do all my own work and I can tell you grips are NOT that difficult to remove, nor install. Here's a nice video of how to install the Kury's if you want to fix them yourself ...

Kuryakyn 6240 Universal ISO Grip Video Install Honda Motorcycles - YouTube

superdiver · 11-14-2012, 11:40 AM

Tehy are not installed "correctly". but correctly can be a hard to define concept... they work...is that correct? I dont htink they got them on all the way and i HATE asymitry...

Hell, if it were mine i would even PAY to have them corrected (err...made symetrical)...lol It would drive me nuts, untill i got used to it then I woldnt notice...lol

Convict1997 · 11-14-2012, 11:40 AM

Doesn't look right to me. I've never seen a set of ISO grips that weren't lined up. I'd go back to the dealer who installed and try to get them to line it up with throttle off. Since you've already picked up the bike and taken it home, they might want to charge you to do it over.

11-14-2012, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thunder Johnson Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 54	ISO Grip Install picture, opinions please Had these Kuryakyn ISO grips installed at a bike shop, (some cable adjustment required). As you can see, not symmetrical. Mentioned this to them, they said they're installed off-alignment so they match up during throttle??? (which they don't). Is this an issue or am I being too picky?

11-14-2012, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
-AJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: good ole' kentucky Posts: 3,454	the kury iso grips are alright, it's just that everyone and their mother, sister, brother and grandma have them on their ride. i'm gonna change sometime just to be different. __________________ I started out with nothin'... and i still got most of it left. 2006 Honda VTX-1300R Memphis Shades Batwing, Stock "C" Model Pipes, Mustang Seat, Mustang Fender Bib, National Cycle Hard Bags, Lindby Multibar, Küryakyn Sound System, Küry ISO Grips, Küry Grill Cover, Küry L.E.D Light Kit, Küry Triple Whammy, Küry Constellation Light Bar, TTO Tach, Metzeler Tires, Chromed Wheels and much, much more.

11-14-2012, 11:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
rjtmac Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Olton, Texas Posts: 660	They were installed by someone who doesn't have a clue or just to dam_ lazy to do it right. Their excuse makes no sense when you think about it. You set the throttle grip to where you need it at highway speeds ( because to me that is where the majority of throttle time is • for me anyway ) or for the best fit for your hand and riding and then you set the left grip to match if the symmetrical placement of both grips the same is comfortable for you. You do this in a dry run fitting before applying the glue and having them set up so fast you can't move them. Bottom line to me is they screwed up. If there was a question in their mind where they should be or how they should be set for the customers comfort and preference an inquiry phone call should have been made and an approval fitting should have taken place. Welcome to the world of having a dealer do something for you and charge you for messing it up or just making an half assed or uninformed install or mod. As for me I like symmetry if I can get it ... I just like things to line up, but that's me.... Guess that is why I installed all three of my sets. The first one was a little stressful, I had never done anything like that before, but it saved me $75.00 in install charges and got it done like I wanted. Then saved another $150.00 by installing the Kury's on my other two bikes. __________________ ••••••••••••••••••••••• 2007 VT750C2 2006 VTX 1800C3 2007 CMX 250 •••••••••••••••••••••••

11-14-2012, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
98Aero1100 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 57	It is your bike. My ISO grips were on my bike, when I got it. They are symmetrical on my bike. I'm assuming that the throttle grip goes on one way, restricted by closed throttle position (no adjustment). The left side should have been adjustable, to match the throttle. I don't know, personally, if you can adjust them after they have been installed. I thought they were glued in place. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ '98 VT1100C3, 17,000+ miles, Nat'l Cycle bags, Cobra highway bar, Küry offset highway pegs, Cobra driving lights, unknown exhaust, Küry ISO grips.

11-14-2012, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aced It Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In your garage stealing parts off your bike Posts: 2,138	I had those on my M50 years ago; liked them - very comfortable. Eh, well I too have a rather symmetrical mindset so I'd say fix 'em! Every bike I've ever seen with those has them lined up off throttle. Throttle position is a variable, so what the h3ll are they trying to tell you??? I have custom tooled leather grips with words on them. Do you think I installed the throttle side so the words line up on throttle? Uh, no. It's YOUR bike - don't let them give you some other answer other than what YOU want to hear - you paid for it, right?! __________________ Keep the rubber side down ... unless of course you have a rubber head! My Road to Rod, 4° Advance Timing Mod, Tubeless Spokes, Walk Around Aced It ACE Service Manual: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/106488173/ACE%20Manual.pdf

11-14-2012, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
superdiver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ketchikan, Alaska, salmon capital of the world! Posts: 898	Tehy are not installed "correctly". but correctly can be a hard to define concept... they work...is that correct? I dont htink they got them on all the way and i HATE asymitry... Hell, if it were mine i would even PAY to have them corrected (err...made symetrical)...lol It would drive me nuts, untill i got used to it then I woldnt notice...lol __________________ My new to me 1984 VT700C

11-14-2012, 11:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Convict1997 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 675	Doesn't look right to me. I've never seen a set of ISO grips that weren't lined up. I'd go back to the dealer who installed and try to get them to line it up with throttle off. Since you've already picked up the bike and taken it home, they might want to charge you to do it over. __________________

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