Aileron Hand Grips

ifishwalleye · 08-19-2008, 08:06 PM

does anyone use these grips, thinking of trying them.
does the clutch or brake handle hit the chrome piece in front
are they comfortable? etc any pros or cons appreciated
thanks

glider · 08-19-2008, 08:25 PM

Very comfortable, I had them on my last two bikes. No problems with hitting the chrome. Very much shaped to the hand too.

ifishwalleye · 08-19-2008, 08:32 PM

Glad to hear that, I haven't seen them at the dealers yet, but I really like the
looks of them on the website. I will going to change my handlebars this weekend, it will be a good time to replace the stock grips.
thanks

cdn-bigfoot · 08-19-2008, 09:38 PM

I have them too. They feel great. My hands don't tire after 6 or 8 hours riding, even several days in a row.
I have very large hands. They fit me well.
Not sure what sizes they might come in.

Davidw2415 · 08-19-2008, 10:30 PM

I also have been thinking of getting them. When I bought my Fatboy there was a Haritage Clasic setting a couple of bikes down from it that had the Aileron grips and they felt very compfortable and had a real nice look.

SledDog · 08-20-2008, 06:44 PM

I've had 'em on my road king for over a year. They're very comfortable...

ifishwalleye · 08-25-2008, 01:51 PM

installed the grips this weekend, very nice and comfortable
like the way I can roll the throttle with fingers. I also installed mini apes from
street bob, I like the new look and feel of the bars.

Davidw2415 · 08-25-2008, 08:46 PM

On a scale of 1-10 how how hard were they to install? how long did it take?

glider · 08-25-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidw2415

On a scale of 1-10 how how hard were they to install? how lonf didi it take?

Common David jump in there and do it. Follow this post and you'll be a pro at it in no time.

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ifishwalleye · 08-26-2008, 07:38 AM

It's an easy job to do, but I have done it before. I have a fix my hog dvd
for the sportster that I had. seeing someone take apart the controls was
very helpful. if you have a service manual it helps also. you will need to
loosen the throttle and idle cables all the way to remove the cable ends from
throttle grip, and then need to readjust them once everything is back together.
that's the most critical thing i would guess, and that not hard to adjust either.
just make sure when you turn the steering far left and right that your idle
does not change. you will need to remove the air cleaner to see the throttle
arm stop. this is all explained in the manual.
there is lots of help on doing this job on various forums, just do a search.

08-19-2008, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
ifishwalleye New Family Ride: 2008FXDC Join Date: 2008, Jul 14 Posts: 5	Aileron Hand Grips does anyone use these grips, thinking of trying them. does the clutch or brake handle hit the chrome piece in front are they comfortable? etc any pros or cons appreciated thanks

08-19-2008, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,393 My Mood:	Re: Aileron Hand Grips Very comfortable, I had them on my last two bikes. No problems with hitting the chrome. Very much shaped to the hand too. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

08-19-2008, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
ifishwalleye New Family Ride: 2008FXDC Join Date: 2008, Jul 14 Posts: 5	Re: Aileron Hand Grips Glad to hear that, I haven't seen them at the dealers yet, but I really like the looks of them on the website. I will going to change my handlebars this weekend, it will be a good time to replace the stock grips. thanks

08-19-2008, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
cdn-bigfoot Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Dyna Street Bob Join Date: 2008, Mar 09 Location: I am CANADIAN Posts: 185	Re: Aileron Hand Grips I have them too. They feel great. My hands don't tire after 6 or 8 hours riding, even several days in a row. I have very large hands. They fit me well. Not sure what sizes they might come in. __________________ ...let em hear you comin'.

08-19-2008, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Davidw2415 Community Star Ride: 06 Fat Boy Join Date: 2007, Dec 04 Posts: 572 My Mood:	Re: Aileron Hand Grips I also have been thinking of getting them. When I bought my Fatboy there was a Haritage Clasic setting a couple of bikes down from it that had the Aileron grips and they felt very compfortable and had a real nice look.

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08-20-2008, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
SledDog Play The Throttle Ride: 1994 Road King FLHR Join Date: 2008, Jun 21 Location: Tourist/Snowbird Infested Florida Posts: 223 My Mood:	Re: Aileron Hand Grips I've had 'em on my road king for over a year. They're very comfortable... __________________ 77 FXE "Shaker", 94 FLHR "Primitive Man", 96 FXD "Miss Low" My Newest "Harley", MV Agusta F4 1000 S (05) Track Day Bike: 2000 Ducati 996 SPS

08-25-2008, 01:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
ifishwalleye New Family Ride: 2008FXDC Join Date: 2008, Jul 14 Posts: 5	Re: Aileron Hand Grips installed the grips this weekend, very nice and comfortable like the way I can roll the throttle with fingers. I also installed mini apes from street bob, I like the new look and feel of the bars.

08-25-2008, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Davidw2415 Community Star Ride: 06 Fat Boy Join Date: 2007, Dec 04 Posts: 572 My Mood:	Re: Aileron Hand Grips On a scale of 1-10 how how hard were they to install? how long did it take? Last edited by Davidw2415 : 08-25-2008 at 10:17 PM.

08-26-2008, 07:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
ifishwalleye New Family Ride: 2008FXDC Join Date: 2008, Jul 14 Posts: 5	Re: Aileron Hand Grips It's an easy job to do, but I have done it before. I have a fix my hog dvd for the sportster that I had. seeing someone take apart the controls was very helpful. if you have a service manual it helps also. you will need to loosen the throttle and idle cables all the way to remove the cable ends from throttle grip, and then need to readjust them once everything is back together. that's the most critical thing i would guess, and that not hard to adjust either. just make sure when you turn the steering far left and right that your idle does not change. you will need to remove the air cleaner to see the throttle arm stop. this is all explained in the manual. there is lots of help on doing this job on various forums, just do a search.

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