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What Size are your handlebars?
Handlebars come in two diameters - 7/8" or 1"
You can determine the diameter of your handlebars by wrapping a thin
strip of paper around them and marking where the paper overlaps
itself. A Post-it note works perfectly.

Tip: Most bikes, other than cruisers, have 7/8" handlebars.
Harley, Victory, and most Japanese/British Cruisers use 1" bars.
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Do you need a grip with open or closed ends?

Tip: All our grips are available with either open or closed
ends. Many bikes use an open ended grip because they have handlebar
end weights. End weights are heavy metal cylinders (used to dampen
vibration) which are inserted into the outer ends of the handlebars.
Harley, Victory, and some other motorcycles don't have end weights
and need a grip with closed ends.
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How long are your present grips?
Be sure to measure the entire length as shown but don't include an
end weight, if present, in your measurements.

Before selecting a grip, keep in mind, you don't need to precisely
match your current grip's length.
A shorter grip will always function perfectly. However, for cosmetic
reasons, we'd suggest a grip that is not more than 1/4" shorter than
your current length.
A longer grip can also be used. Hot Grips® can extend past
the handlebar ends without the need for any additional support, thanks to
their rigid inner heating core. If you have grips with closed ends,
you can select any length that suits you. If you want to install a
longer grip with open ends, then your end weights must be spaced
outward so that they don't bind against the end of the throttle grip
(which would prevent it from turning).
We offer 2 different end weight spacers kits -
click here
to see them.
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