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Author Topic: Oilhead Hand Grip Rubber  (Read 980 times)

Offline Bob_Roller

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Oilhead Hand Grip Rubber
« on: April 06, 2016, 10:02:35 PM »
I've been looking for replacement handgrip rubber for my oilhead .
Completely worn through on both grips, exposed heating elements as well .
BWM doesn't sell the rubber separate from the heated grips .
About $150 each to replace them  .
I posted on the R1150R.net forum and got some information, that Wunderlich has replacement rubber only for $38 for a set .
Can't get a link to work now !!!!! >:(
Damm Windows 10 !!! ;D

BMW Spiral Grip Set part number 7290596 .
« Last Edit: April 06, 2016, 10:04:39 PM by Bob_Roller »
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Re: Oilhead Hand Grip Rubber
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2016, 01:58:16 PM »
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Re: Oilhead Hand Grip Rubber
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2016, 05:51:48 AM »
Just a thought Bob, but would grip used for a tennis racket work?  Possibly the grip used on bicycle handlebars?  Not a perfect fix but might see you through for a while.
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Re: Oilhead Hand Grip Rubber
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2016, 10:45:53 AM »
Bengt, I installed the new grip rubber last week .
That is an option to use a rubber grip from a tennis racket, never thought of it !!!!!
« Last Edit: April 19, 2016, 10:47:16 AM by Bob_Roller »
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'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
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I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!
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