klr in forward air's smallest container ?

[Michael]

Does anyone have a recommendation for Larger diameter grips? The hands are not as limber as they use to be and it would be easier to hold especially the throttle if they were larger and maybe softer. Michael

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

Pro Gel grips from Fred at Arrowhead Motorsperts in Moab. Criswell

On May 15, 2008, at 1:20 AM, Michael wrote: > Does anyone have a recommendation for Larger diameter grips? The hands > are not as limber as they use to be and it would be easier to hold > especially the throttle if they were larger and maybe softer. > > Michael > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bass Jay]

I wear XXXL gloves and was getting hand fatigue from squeezing the handle bars. I picked up a pair of grip puppies ( www.casporttouring.com ) two weeks ago. They fit over your regular grips and even help reduce vibration. I really like them a lot. $8.20 delivered, get the smaller size, the large size is for Harleys or larger than stock diameter handlebars. Jay ________________________________ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:21 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Grips Question Does anyone have a recommendation for Larger diameter grips? The hands are not as limber as they use to be and it would be easier to hold especially the throttle if they were larger and maybe softer. Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[yovern@juno.com]

This is what I have on all my bikes, http://tinyurl.com/47mreu .Did not get them from this person. Been using them for many moons. They are not soft, just large diameter. Have fun & Ride safe, Anthony D16 '83 R100RS '03 GL1800A 5a. Grips Question Posted by: "Michael" libertyeagle@... libertyeagle Wed May 14, 2008 11:20 pm (PDT) Does anyone have a recommendation for Larger diameter grips? The hands are not as limber as they use to be and it would be easier to hold especially the throttle if they were larger and maybe softer. Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Don Montgomery]

Top post If you are inclined to add heated grips, they tend to be a larger diameter but pretty firm, ask Fred H about them. The heat is soothing on the hands as well. Also a Cramp Buster type item allows you to hold the throttle open w/o griping it so hard, you will likely need to adjust it out if the way when you need to do low speed throttle modulation (off road riding, not parking lots) but its easy to reposition. I also have one of the throttle locks installed for long stretches of road so I can exercise the right arm/hand and stretch side to side while underway. Don M

----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:20 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Grips Question > Does anyone have a recommendation for Larger diameter grips? The hands > are not as limber as they use to be and it would be easier to hold > especially the throttle if they were larger and maybe softer. > > Michael > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

[fasteddiecopeman]

Mike, I bought some barrel-shaped bicycle grips ($5) at a bike shop, look like foam, and they're great. Used lots of WD40 to install, and used work gloves to push the throttle one on. Cheers, Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" wrote: > > Does anyone have a recommendation for Larger diameter grips? The hands > are not as limber as they use to be and it would be easier to hold > especially the throttle if they were larger and maybe softer. > > Michael >

[Chris Norloff]

Has anybody shipped a KLR in Forward Air's smallest container? They give the internal size as 61x44x44 inches. That gives about 75 in. on the diagonal. It looks like if you take the front wheel off, the KLR would fit on the diagonal. Not sure if the handlebars might have to be loosened or removed. thanks, Chris