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Broke thottle grip - recommended source for replacement?

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To make a long story short, I almost dropped my 1982 GS750E today in the parking lot at work. It turned into a controlled lay-down from a standing position. As I attempted to keep the bike from going over I had a death-grip on the throttle (the bike was falling to the left). The plastic sleeve under the grip broke off at the right hand control switch body. Aside from now having no throttle the bike is fine. I didn't even dent the tank.

Does anyone know where I can source a replacment right-hand control, or if I can just replace this plastic sleeve that the grip goes over and which appears to actually connect to the throttle cables? I haven't opened up the switch block yet to get a look inside.

Thanks.

- Tim
 
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Thanks! The funny thing is, I was due for new grips anyway and have been trying to decide if I want foam ones or rubber ones.

Cheers.

- Tim
 
I'll put in my two cents for the rubber ones, especially ones called Sunline Gran touring grips. They stay "grippy" when wet, are confortable and can't beat the price. I have them two bikes and would never go with anything else.
http://www.cycleshopusa.com/p2042.htm
 
Grips

Grips

Thanks for the info! One of the reasons I haven't replaced them yet was the issue of finding something I liked. I would like to stick with the rubber type, as I haven't heard much good about the foam ones.

- Tim
 
use safety wire for your grips - keeps them from sliding off.
 
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