Two Wheels Better

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My favourite OEM-type hand grip, non-heated or otherwise, is BMW's 32 72 1 458 395 (L) & 32 72 1 458 396 (R). They look like this, are cheap enough at less than US$13 each, and have open ends for 'bar end weights. They're softer than the original hand grips, get slightly wider the further out you rest your gloved hand, and go on like an easy breeze. When the heated grips on my Oilheads, etc., wear out I carefully slice off and peel the rubber back - like removing the hide from a rabbit - and lube this version a bit and slide them on (also very carefully) rather than buy expensive new heated grip assemblies.
Note: if using them as replacements for heated grip (to replace the outer skin) then buy two RH side grips (32 72 1 458 396) as these fit over the heated grip internal guts.

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