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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Mr B on March 13, 2013, 12:06:02 PM

Title: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: Mr B on March 13, 2013, 12:06:02 PM

Looking for some grips to fit a 1929 Humber. The bars are 1" so the left grip is no problem, but the twistgrip is a side pull with an outside  diameter of 1 3/8". Looked everywhere to find one, any ideas?
Andy

Title: Re: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: james04k on March 21, 2013, 06:48:48 AM

If you can't find in your local market then the best option is to go on ebay and amazon.

Title: Re: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: JFerg on March 21, 2013, 08:50:41 AM

For the big fat grips on the early AMAL straight pulls that pull outside the handlebar, try www.vintage-replica.cz

Never bought anything from him, but he is responsive and teh stuff looks good.

JFerg

Title: Re: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: Goldy on March 21, 2013, 06:16:29 PM

Try the vintage motorcycle club
http://www.vmccshop.net/c/539/handlebar-grips

Title: Re: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: Mr B on April 03, 2013, 02:03:08 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I'd drawn a blank with eBay and the VMCC shop, and was about to try the guy JFerg recommended when a friend suggested Jeff Hunter Engineering in Hall Green, Birmingham. He takes a bit of getting hold of, but once I did I found he has the moulds to make rubber bits for just about anything. Cost for my grips was £20 plus £3 p&p. Below is a photo of the bike they're for.
Andy

Title: Re: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: Bomber on April 03, 2013, 02:15:27 PM

Wow it's OHC and a saddle tank too, nice bike Mr B!

Title: Re: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: Mr B on April 03, 2013, 02:55:37 PM

Quote from: Bomber on April 03, 2013, 02:15:27 PM

Wow it's OHC and a saddle tank too, nice bike Mr B!

Thanks, Bomber. When it's back on the road it will look slightly different, a bit more sporting....

Title: Re: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: oldmule on April 03, 2013, 10:53:48 PM

http://motomaniastore.com/parts/details/amal-throttle-1928-1935-gummi-left-right-long-100

:)

Title: Re: Odd size handlebar grip wanted
Post by: Mr B on April 04, 2013, 03:32:37 PM

Quote from: oldmule on April 03, 2013, 10:53:48 PM

http://motomaniastore.com/parts/details/amal-throttle-1928-1935-gummi-left-right-long-100

:)

Well spotted oldmule. They're a bit longer than I need but I can cut them to size. Thank you.