I've been reading allot on here lately and I just wanna share something to be aware of and would like any one else to add.
I had did allot of work on my bike the first couple years I got it. One thing I did was change the handlebars and grips which both were fine, actually I want to go back to the old "roto tiller bars" on my 80 Special. For my street cruising I like them allot better...
Point is I changed the grips which originals are strong as can be ,still. The new ones the ends started blowing out real quickly. I was turning off my block and next thing u know I'm down spinning on the street engine revving. It was just morning so it was damp and idk for 100% that this is what happened, I was going slow due to the damp road, due to the end of the grip blow out they were definitely walking inn. I think the grip rubbed on the switches and when I rolled off the throtle it didn't spring back. It just stayed spun the tire and came out from under me like it was on ice. A little embarrassing but I've seen a video of a guys head getting crashed like a grape cause a box truck didn't see him on a left turn I believe it was.
ANY information or experience any one could share to Keep us safe no matter how obvious or easy it may seem to you please do share.
I had did allot of work on my bike the first couple years I got it. One thing I did was change the handlebars and grips which both were fine, actually I want to go back to the old "roto tiller bars" on my 80 Special. For my street cruising I like them allot better...
Point is I changed the grips which originals are strong as can be ,still. The new ones the ends started blowing out real quickly. I was turning off my block and next thing u know I'm down spinning on the street engine revving. It was just morning so it was damp and idk for 100% that this is what happened, I was going slow due to the damp road, due to the end of the grip blow out they were definitely walking inn. I think the grip rubbed on the switches and when I rolled off the throtle it didn't spring back. It just stayed spun the tire and came out from under me like it was on ice. A little embarrassing but I've seen a video of a guys head getting crashed like a grape cause a box truck didn't see him on a left turn I believe it was.
ANY information or experience any one could share to Keep us safe no matter how obvious or easy it may seem to you please do share.