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Old 08-19-2006   #1 (permalink)
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The non heated grips measure 1.25" OD.
Are the heated grips any larger? If so, what diameter?

My old numb geezer hands want larger pressure points. I might opt for heated if they solve this issue as well.
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I just measured mine with a caliper vernier...the heated grips start at 1.28 and quickly taper out to a larger diameter of 1.42 towards the bar end (measured at the top of the ribs).
80% of it is the 1.42 dia. and the ribs run lenghtwise.
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I had the Triumph heated grips fitted from new. They are OK but I don’t find them particularly comfortable, although they are warm which is the point of having them. It might be worth checking out aftermarket replacements for the standard grips from firms like Renthal and Motrax before buying the Triumph heated ones, unless you need the heat.
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I second lithium's comments. I got my factory grips fitted at the first service and they are ok from a feel/comfort perspective. Really good from a cold one :-)

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