When putting an old bike back together, my personal preference is for the most original appearance possible. However, one area in which I am coming up short involves grips. Anyone know of a supplier out there who can help? While Al has in his catalog, grips that appear to be Maguras, I am also seeking another style whose manufacturer I am uncertain of. These grips were basically smooth-surfaced, except for horizontal ribs, running across the surface, spaced approx 1/4" apart. These grips were common to 70's Hondas, like CR's. Dixie Motorcycle Supply, out of Columbus, Ohio, used to have them, but I cannot currently locate them on the web. POG member Keith L. put me on to the Flanders Co, and they do list some funky old grips, but not the ones I am looking for. Any help, folks?
Ted,
I thought the grips you are talking about were the early Hondas. Those have been my favorites over the years.
Ron Carbaugh
Ted we use Oriey? the sp is wrong . We get them from a small repair and accesory shop in town. Parts Unlimited may be his suppier.
John & Peter D.
Ted;
Try Viking motors he use to have a large supply of the Original Magura Grips. Have fun!
Thanks for the replies, fellows. I went through some old magazines and believe I found the name for the grips I am looking for:
Doherty. Ron, you are correct. The Dohertys were on Elsinores. I also had a pair on my '75 Honda MR175, and my son's first bike: a
'74 Honda MR50. By the way, are you gonna score that '74 Berkshire as a birthday present to yourself? It looks pretty nice. John, the
Oureys you are referring to are still manufactured, but I believe we are talking about two different styles. Aren't the Oureys "waffle" pattern? Thanks also to Doug for the tip on Viking. I'll check 'em out. By the way, my magazine search turned up a three-photo sequence of John going into the drink during the 1974 Lonesome Pine National Enduro.
Ted,
You would be surprised how many top riders enjoyed and used the Honda grips, even if the had other sponsers.
On the '74 I would like to own this bike, but I think it will go high and if it does so be it. It looks good and the owner is honest. I know I'm hurting myself by saying these things, but I tell it like it is.
Doug,
Thanks for the tip on Viking. I will give Don a call.
Ron Carbaugh
Ted, I use these, in diamond, grey, medium compound. They look amd feel vintage to me.
http://www.renthal.com/site/products/grips.htm
Bob
Use either the Renthal Diamond grip in firm or medium. These look like Magura grips but are much better. Never use the soft. It is too soft and easily destroyed with contact cleaner or gas.
You also can use OURY grips . Same as were popular throughout the 70's.
Cher'o,
Dwight
Dwight Rudder
7 time ISDT / E medalist
8 time National Enduro Class Champion.
Many thanks for the info, guys, especially the Renthal data. Their website includes excellent photos of the grips. However, the waffle-pattern Renthals, and the Ourys, are just not what I am looking for.
I believe Ron might be on the right track in referring to the Honda application. Hate to be such a pitnicker, but you guys know how it is - when you're after a certain item, nothing else will do. I have a good nos Honda parts source here in Ohio - Western Hills Honda. I will check with them on the Dohertys, see what they can tell me, and report. Thanks again. TED
Ted, you da man. Thank you. May I ask, how did you manage to score those parts numbers? Ted G.
Diamond pattern Renthals are not waffle pattern but much closer to original Magura grips.
Cher'o,
Dwight
Dwight Rudder
7 time ISDT / E medalist
8 time National Enduro Class Champion.
Ted: I currently work at a Honda/Harley dealership. Also worked at a Honda/Triumph/Penton/Husky dealership back in the day. Ted
I see what you mean about the Renthals, Dwight. Are they popular on Penton restos? I cannot tell from the images in Al's catalog what the grips he offers look like. The folks at Western Hills Honda came through for me on the Doherty's. Apparently, they (still) have them in stock. Anyone searching for parts for an old Honda should consider them. Contact Terry at
[email protected]. Stop in to see them at Vintage Days, too. They are all really nice people. Now, back to our Penton concerns . . .
Thanks guys for the info, I was wondering about the availability of the OURY grips. I use to use them on all of my bikes. I had forgotten obout them until I had heard that the man who made the grips had passed away. I was thinking it would be cool to have them on my current bikes.
Thom Green,I own and ride a 76 250 MC5 MX which I bought new.
Hey Thom, When you refer to the Oureys, do you mean the "waffle pattern" style? If so, those still appear to be readily available. For example, I found them in current catalogs, as well as the same grips, or at least similar-style ones, under the "Scott Hurricane MX"
brand. If you do get the Oureys, make sure they are not ATV grips. I saw those right in the dealer's stock, but of course that would be a pair that are both handlebar-size only, with no provision for a motorycle throttle drum. On the other hand, if you mean the raised-ridge, Doherty, "CR" grips, my buddies at Western Hills Honda have about half a dozen pair in stock, and can get more from Honda.
Hey T20SL Ted, Does your shop have any nos Honda parts? I've got 4 or 5 project bikes for which I need various items. How about you?
Does the "SL" portion of your moniker refer to the Honda model? I've got, among others, a really nicely done '70 SL350, but would really love to do an SL100 as a little brother to the twin. Ted G.
Ted,
Off the subject(but no too far). There is a tool bag like yours(the tan one) on ebay #2472587814. Looks like you have a nice collectable:).
Ron Carbaugh
Ted, no the T20SL refers to a model of a 1967 Triumph Cub that I have owned since 1965. Sorry, our shop sold out or returned to Honda all non current parts years ago. Ron : Thanks for the heads up. Ted A.
Ok, got another question about this, guys. I received the "CR" grips from Western Hills Honda, and also happened to purchase a new pair of grips for one of my modern street bikes. The "CR's" went onto a 1974 Honda XL70. However, both sets of grips are too short! They do not extend fully to the switch housings. Even on the XL, this distance is "set" because the control wires are routed inside the bars. Measurements show the oem grips to be just over five inches, but the replacements are under five inches, leaving a good 1/2" gap, which looks like heck. What is going on? I went through the same thing with my 1970 Honda SL350. To get the correct style & size of "blister-raiser" grips, I had to scrounge up some used originals.
T20Ted, can you shed any light on this? Incidently, I love Triumph Cubs, and consider T120's to be the best looking motorcycle ever built. Sorry to be referencing non-Pentons on our forum, guys, but given the examples noted here, I would think this situation is common to many applications, including John's bikes.
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I see what you mean about the Renthals, Dwight. Are they popular on Penton restos? I cannot tell from the images in Al's catalog what the grips he offers look like. The folks at Western Hills Honda came through for me on the Doherty's. Apparently, they (still) have them in stock. Anyone searching for parts for an old Honda should consider them. Contact Terry at [email protected]. Stop in to see them at Vintage Days, too. They are all really nice people. Now, back to our Penton concerns . . .
I use them on most all my restorations. Penton, PUCH, Hercules, Zündapp, etc.
Cher'o,
Dwight
Dwight Rudder
7 time ISDT / E medalist
8 time National Enduro Class Champion.