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Old 04-30-2014, 10:27 PM
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Has anyone done this that maybe they have some pictures of? I have been trying for a while now to find some pegs and grips that really speak to me and just can't seem to find anything that works. I think I have found some Avon pegs that I like, but I think using the matching grips would be too much.

I know its my bike and I need to make it how I want it, but I want to know if anyone has actually been able to make a mix match pair work and look good. Thanks guys! I know you won't let me down!


UPDATE: To make it clear, what's everyone's opinion on this combo?

These Pegs:


With either these:


Or these:



What I would like is for the grips and pegs to help add to the look of the bike but not BE the look. Let me know what you all think!

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Really are you serious?

Ok look no where does it day you have to match pegs and grips. Well maybe if you ask a HD dealer.

Get the grips and pegs you want and think look good its not a fashion show you dont have to match your eyes to your shoes.
 
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Hey Kevin, Try a google search for grips and scroll through the different styles. When you find something that fits your style, make a note of the name/brand/style and then do a more specific search to see options, bar size, colors, included throttle sleeve, etc.
You may be overthinking it and find an inexpensive amal style rubber grip may fit the look. Or you may find the slickest anodized machined grips.
Same with the pegs.
If you had a specific bike/s you wanted to pull some inspiration and iseas from you should post it here. People here can identify the parts/look you are going for and hopefully narrow your search. Cheers.
 
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Its kind of hard to look at the grips and pegs at the same time, especially when you're riding.

So get the ones that seem to give you the most comfort/style you're after.

If they match, and you're into that then congrats but no one really cares but you.
 
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Originally Posted by WvDragon
Really are you serious?

Ok look no where does it day you have to match pegs and grips. Well maybe if you ask a HD dealer.

Get the grips and pegs you want and think look good its not a fashion show you dont have to match your eyes to your shoes.
Haha sorry, i didn't mean it to sound like if I was asking if it was allowed or anything, more like if anyone had been able to make it work and look good.

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Hey Kevin, Try a google search for grips and scroll through the different styles. When you find something that fits your style, make a note of the name/brand/style and then do a more specific search to see options, bar size, colors, included throttle sleeve, etc.
You may be overthinking it and find an inexpensive amal style rubber grip may fit the look. Or you may find the slickest anodized machined grips.
Same with the pegs.
If you had a specific bike/s you wanted to pull some inspiration and iseas from you should post it here. People here can identify the parts/look you are going for and hopefully narrow your search. Cheers.
Thanks for the input, and maybe you're right, I could just be over thinking it. I'm just not happy with what's there, but I'm also just not happy with what I can find.

My combo that I'm thinking of is Avon Gatlin pegs, the smooth ones, and Harley X2 grips.

The other combo is the same pegs but with black avon grips.

I can't decide which would be a better match or if either would.
 
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My pegs are not even remotely similar to my grips.

 
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I ordered my grips yesterday, and have zero intention of buying matching pegs.
 
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http://www.sevensinschoppers.com/category_s/151.htm

I'm thinking about ordering Galaxy Grips and matching pegs for my bike.
 
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Updated the first post so everyone knows what I'm talking about
 
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Function over fashion. Every. Single. Time.
 
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