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beardylondon:
I'm after some new handlebar grips for my 1976 550K (US import), as the one on the bike are very soft and rubbery and twist easily, more so on left hand.  However the new ones below look like hard plastic? Were they originally like that?

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB550K-1976-USA/part_70876/

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB550K-1976-USA/part_70877/

I found an old thread saying non genuine aren't are long enough, an d I'd prefer genuine anyway, presume these are the best?

Sesman:
I found that the pattern grips are about 15mm shorter than originals leaving an unsightly gap between the switchgear and grip. At least that’s what I discovered….perhaps I was unlucky.

Perhaps a member with original grips can advise on length allowing you to make enquiries?

beardylondon:
Further checking, I might not have OEM anyway, this is what's on my bike now:



which is more like after market ones:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275073680347?

taysidedragon:
Beardy, have you used grip glue on your "twisty" grips? A squirt of hairspray before fitting will work too.

beardylondon:
no, as I haven't bought new ones yet, these are pretty knackered

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