ISO Grips. Advice?/Help?

0vationdave · 11-16-2013, 07:09 PM

Hi all, just wondering....when I was working with chuckster making the hitch for the Vaquero, I noticed he had ISO grips on his Gold Wing. The GW has, from the factory, heated grips. So the ISO grips for that bike simply have a "clamshell" setup with two halves that go over the grips. What I liked was the diameter of the grips, they were large diameter, and felt really nice.

So my question is, if I get heated ISO grips, are they that large in diameter, or are they smaller? What I wanted in the end is larger diameter/heated grips, with racin-ray's mod. Just wondering if I should get the throttle mod on the stock grips, install a heater, and put the clamshell ISO's over it to get the diameter I want, or are they all that large?

Does that make sense??!??

Thanks,

Dave

napom · 11-17-2013, 12:30 PM

I don't have the answer for your - But have an option - Have you also looked at the Avon Air grips - very similar in initial appearance to the ISO's, but I like them much better than the ISO's as they are softer/cushyer, and they have raised bumps on the rubber so are grippyer, especially when wet. They aren't clamshells so the grips are fully rounded, not the two halves that Kury has, and just plain feel better in my hands. They are large diameter like the ISOs - I don't think you can put the clamshells over the stock grip, but I could be wrong.

I have a set of Avon heated grips in transit to Ray for the mod - once done he will be sending them my way and I will replace the non-heated Avons on my Voyager with them.

FYI: here are the Avon Heated grips

http://www.amazon.com/Avon-Cushioned...sim_sbs_auto_5

cactusjack · 11-17-2013, 01:19 PM

Avons beat ISO grips hands down. Pun intended. Everybody and their dog has ISO grips but Avons look and work better.

0vationdave · 11-17-2013, 08:32 PM

Thanks guys I will check out the avons. I think that ray actually offers them on his site, I will have to check.

Dave

yoda · 11-17-2013, 09:20 PM

I had Iso Grips for several years, but switched to Avons earlier this year. They are slightly smaller diameter, but I like the feel overall better than the Iso's. Can't comment on the heated aspect, as mine are the regular type with the throttle rocker.

RACNRAY · 11-18-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 0vationdave

Thanks guys I will check out the avons. I think that ray actually offers them on his site, I will have to check.

Dave

I do offer the Avon heated grips already modified, ready to install. PM me for the details.

THANX
RACNRAY

0vationdave · 11-18-2013, 11:12 AM

Thanks Ray, will do.

jesse d · 11-19-2013, 10:51 AM

Yes I agree that avons are more comfortable. I have ran iso grips on every cruiser and i have been missing out on the comfortable ones. Avons are going on my voyager soon.........

11-16-2013, 07:09 PM	#1
0vationdave Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Linden, Mi. Posts: 509	ISO Grips. Advice?/Help? Hi all, just wondering....when I was working with chuckster making the hitch for the Vaquero, I noticed he had ISO grips on his Gold Wing. The GW has, from the factory, heated grips. So the ISO grips for that bike simply have a "clamshell" setup with two halves that go over the grips. What I liked was the diameter of the grips, they were large diameter, and felt really nice. So my question is, if I get heated ISO grips, are they that large in diameter, or are they smaller? What I wanted in the end is larger diameter/heated grips, with racin-ray's mod. Just wondering if I should get the throttle mod on the stock grips, install a heater, and put the clamshell ISO's over it to get the diameter I want, or are they all that large? Does that make sense??!?? Thanks, Dave __________________ 2012 Lime Green Vaquero. Because chicks dig green Rockford Fosgate Punch PBR300X2 Amplifier Polk-Audio DB521 Speakers Rockford Fosgate Punch PEQ Equalizer Garmin Nuvi 4555 GPS Unit Kawasaki Aux Light Kit Ipod Kit w/4th Gen Ipod Laam Custom Seat w/modified Backrest Avon Grips w/RACNRAY's mod Aluminum Mirror Risers Clearview Large Windshield Chuckster Trailer Hitch 12v accessory plug VROC Member #36236 "I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways that won't work" - Thomas A. Edison Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-17-2013, 12:30 PM	#2
napom Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: VA Posts: 566	I don't have the answer for your - But have an option - Have you also looked at the Avon Air grips - very similar in initial appearance to the ISO's, but I like them much better than the ISO's as they are softer/cushyer, and they have raised bumps on the rubber so are grippyer, especially when wet. They aren't clamshells so the grips are fully rounded, not the two halves that Kury has, and just plain feel better in my hands. They are large diameter like the ISOs - I don't think you can put the clamshells over the stock grip, but I could be wrong. I have a set of Avon heated grips in transit to Ray for the mod - once done he will be sending them my way and I will replace the non-heated Avons on my Voyager with them. FYI: here are the Avon Heated grips http://www.amazon.com/Avon-Cushioned...sim_sbs_auto_5 __________________ 2011 Voyager ABS Thunder Air Kit Power Pro Cobra Tri-Ovals Wrapped Header Pipes Heat Deflectors (from ebay) CB/Rear Speakers Avon grips with Throttle Magic by RACNRAY Shiny Chrome stuff Michelin Commander IIs Kury T/S Mirrors Sagebrush Design tank bib w/pouch Russell Day Long Seat w/Backrest Lots of Miles and Many More Smiles! Blue Knights - Virginia II Ride With Pride Last edited by napom; 11-17-2013 at 07:52 PM.
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11-17-2013, 01:19 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Avons beat ISO grips hands down. Pun intended. Everybody and their dog has ISO grips but Avons look and work better. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-17-2013, 08:32 PM	#4
0vationdave Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Linden, Mi. Posts: 509	Thanks guys I will check out the avons. I think that ray actually offers them on his site, I will have to check. Dave __________________ 2012 Lime Green Vaquero. Because chicks dig green Rockford Fosgate Punch PBR300X2 Amplifier Polk-Audio DB521 Speakers Rockford Fosgate Punch PEQ Equalizer Garmin Nuvi 4555 GPS Unit Kawasaki Aux Light Kit Ipod Kit w/4th Gen Ipod Laam Custom Seat w/modified Backrest Avon Grips w/RACNRAY's mod Aluminum Mirror Risers Clearview Large Windshield Chuckster Trailer Hitch 12v accessory plug VROC Member #36236 "I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways that won't work" - Thomas A. Edison
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11-17-2013, 09:20 PM	#5
yoda Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 432	I had Iso Grips for several years, but switched to Avons earlier this year. They are slightly smaller diameter, but I like the feel overall better than the Iso's. Can't comment on the heated aspect, as mine are the regular type with the throttle rocker. __________________ I used to be indecisive, but now I am not so sure... Yoda VBA #01311 SCRC Chapter 289 07 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-18-2013, 11:12 AM	#7
0vationdave Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Linden, Mi. Posts: 509	Thanks Ray, will do. __________________ 2012 Lime Green Vaquero. Because chicks dig green Rockford Fosgate Punch PBR300X2 Amplifier Polk-Audio DB521 Speakers Rockford Fosgate Punch PEQ Equalizer Garmin Nuvi 4555 GPS Unit Kawasaki Aux Light Kit Ipod Kit w/4th Gen Ipod Laam Custom Seat w/modified Backrest Avon Grips w/RACNRAY's mod Aluminum Mirror Risers Clearview Large Windshield Chuckster Trailer Hitch 12v accessory plug VROC Member #36236 "I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways that won't work" - Thomas A. Edison
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11-19-2013, 10:51 AM	#8
jesse d Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 180	Yes I agree that avons are more comfortable. I have ran iso grips on every cruiser and i have been missing out on the comfortable ones. Avons are going on my voyager soon.........
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