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Old 01-23-2012, 10:29 PM
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I have the Velcro ones on all three bikes. Love them.
 
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On a really long road trip I use a Cramp Buster style. I rotate it so that resting the palm of my hand on it keeps the bike running down the road. A little pressure to pass or on an up-grade, a little less on a down hill, and if I move my hand away at all, the Throttle closes.
 
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy33
I guess I'll cast a dissenting vote. Bought one and gave it a try, but didn't like it so I popped it off. They're cheap enough, so why not give one a try and decide for yourself.
This was my experience, too. I rode with it for awhile, didn't like it, and could never get used to it. I found myself having little unintended throttle surges when accidentally bumping it. I gave it to a friend and shelled out the money to put cruise control on the FLHR.
 
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Left mine off one day after washing my bike and it drove me crazy not having it. I never thought I would miss it that much.
 
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My previously enjoyed RoadKing came with the Kury ISO grips and have the throttle boss on both grips works great to relieve pressure and rest wrists on long trips .

I really liked them .

After a long trip the GF complined of sore Wrists so i bought her ....Throttle Rockers ...for both sides on her 1999FXR3 for like $17 on sale . they are really nice ,easy to put on with the velcro straps and really help.
 

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Old 01-24-2012, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by santajim
I have the Kury ISO grips and have the throttle boss on both grips works great to relieve pressure, I can lay my hands on them with the cruise on and relax.
I have the same Kuryakyn ISO grip set up, but with only the throttle boss on the throttle side. Really like it!
 
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They are great for long trips. I have had 2 stolen though, just too easy for some a/h to rip em off.
 
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Originally Posted by DonN
They are great for long trips. I have had 2 stolen though, just too easy for some a/h to rip em off.
Sad when someone has to steal a $12 part. And hardly with the whippin' one might get from the bike's owner.
 
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Originally Posted by harleydavis
I have the same Kuryakyn ISO grip set up, but with only the throttle boss on the throttle side. Really like it!
The problem I see with the throttle boss is you can't get it out of the way, when riding in town. I think Kuryakyn is missing a good design idea by not putting a hinge on the throttle boss that lets the paddle flip up 90 degrees, so you can move it for stop and go riding.
 
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Old 01-25-2012, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by harleydavis
I have the same Kuryakyn ISO grip set up, but with only the throttle boss on the throttle side. Really like it!
I also have the helmet locks on the ISO grips as well as the bosses, extends grips a little but also give more area to rest hands on long trips.
Brenn after a while you don't even know it is there.
 


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