I mount the bike from the right side, bars fully turned to the left by stepping on the right footpeg with my right foot and swing my left leg over the back rest. No more dragging my boot over the saddle. Went back to stock grips as prior owner had poor fitting Kuryakyn grips. Dismount is the reverse. Police mount and dismount from the right side of their motorcycle for safety reasons. I like starting from the high side and settling into the low side. Just have to keep your center of gravity over the seat.
Good video Max. I was on a trip with my 2005 Goldwing on the Tail of the Dragon with a friend of mine in 2011. I bought the bike used and it had those Kuryakin grips on the handle bars. This was my first trip on the bike. After we stopped at Deals Gap for a break we left to go to the other ride. On the road following the river the left grip on the handle bar slipped off in my hand on a straight part of the highway. We pulled off the road in a parking lot of a church. I had some Gorilla Glue in my kit to make the repair. We had to stay for an hour to let the glue set. If that grip failed on me earlier on that ride I would probably not be here today. Beware of after market parts on used bikes they may not be installed correctly.
This was one of my first modifications to my 2023 Goldwing, but yesterday I noticed the left grip has migrated left (outboard) about 0.25”. I guess I will have to remove, install now double-sided tape and reinstall. I’ve been using grip heat recently, so I’m thinking this is the cause of the grip migration. I’ve experienced no issues with the right grip. I didn’t think I was pulling on the grip during mount/dismount, but maybe I have. Thanks for the tip.
Step over...with brake grip closest to the tank...foot on peg, grab far side grip and apply front brake which makes you move chest over middle of the bike/tank...step over. If balanced right you're not killing the kickstand. There are lots of videos on this.
Does this same issue happen to the stock grips or aftermarket grips that completely replace the stock grips? If so then yes ill agree 100% . if not then the goldstrike grips are not that well engineered , imho i think the issue also comes from the adhesive used on the grip in conjuction with the heated grips making the adhesive loose its adhesion to the stock grip i suggest a stronger adhesive or a glue like one from gorilla glue to help withbthis issue. Im not a huge fan of grips that go over stock grips.
The stock grips are held on with a powerful adhesive. I've not seen one come loose. But they do wear out. Check out a few Wings, and the left grip will be worn and shiny compared to the right one. Also, I would be curious to know what the percentage of the heating element failing in the left grip is to the right one...
@@Traxxion exactly the stock grips as well as aftermarket grips use a strong glue (well atleast i do when i install them on other bikes) compared to double sided tape that goldstrike uses and pair that with the heating element on that tape..is no bueno and part of the issue i think. As for the stock grip ..no issues yet with mine or my friends new goldwings but time will tell ,now i did install new avon grips on a friends voyager and after 3k miles his right grip is very worn in one area already.
@@Traxxion: I can't speak for my 19 yet, but in all the time I had my bought-new 01, I had two failures of the heated grips - both were the control unit. I knew that because I never changed out the grips themselves. I don't remember one grip being more worn than the other when I traded the bike at 178K, but then again I wasn't looking.
I'll have to be a contrarian. I bought them and thought they were too big. Took them off and back to stock grips. I use my pegs to get on the bike but still pulled the rubber cover on the grips off. One does have to be gentle with them but they do go back easily enough.
Coming from a Harley with kuryakyn grips I couldn't wait to get these on my bike. Work fantastic with the heated grips and I love the larger diameter as the original grips felt like holding on to two pencils.
Hi Max or anyone, a couple of questions regarding the Goldstrike Grips. First, I am hesitant about removing the Factory OEM Bar End Weights to install these Grips. Those Weights are there for a reason, likely vibration resonance reduction...what say you? Next, how much do the Grips affect the transfer of heat to your hands when using the heated grip feature? Oh yeah, thanks for all of your information, insights and superior quality products! 👍
Everyone who has bought these grips that I know of, loves them. Almost every brand of aftermarket grip requires you to remove the Honda weights. If it was a problem, no one would buy any brand, never mind these. So I wouldn't worry. They do still transfer the heat from the heated grips. Capt Chuck says they loose a little bit of heat but he never runs them on high as a rule.
I've had these grips for about 20,000 miles now and love them. I have been more careful pulling on them since you told us about Capt Chuck having trouble. I think the heat goes through them just fine. It does take a little longer to get up to temp but not bad. I didn't notice much difference in the handlebar vibrations without the end weights. This motor vibrates slightly more than the previous motor anyway. If there is a difference, it's very minor.
The bike is really stable on the side stand. What works for me is to place my left foot on the peg and stand up. This makes it so that I don't have to throw my right leg as high. I'm tall enough to just step over the seat when I do this.
Max my inserts came out and I Step on my Goldstrike floorboard to mount the bike on the centerstand. Do you have a glue you recommend to re-attach the grip?
Nah. The *true* root cause is the rider backrest, which prevents fat guys like me from mounting the motorcycle in the traditional "sumo rassler" style. Of course, I end up occasionally kicking the saddlebag lid and the *passenger* backrest, but... PS: It's downright tough to type with the tongue in cheek.
That’s what I did! Had to remove them on my last trip. My question is, what kind of glue do you use to put them back on? I don’t want to destroy the OEM grips if I should have to take them back off.
@@strangejerry we just cleaned the original adhesive to reactivate it. We put a wrap of gaffer's tape around the grip to "thicken" it just a tiny amount, and give a cloth like surface for the glue to grab. We have done 2 like this, so far so good. Goldstrike is very good about making sure people are happy, you might ask them for some new rubber inserts.
I mount the bike from the right side, bars fully turned to the left by stepping on the right footpeg with my right foot and swing my left leg over the back rest. No more dragging my boot over the saddle. Went back to stock grips as prior owner had poor fitting Kuryakyn grips. Dismount is the reverse. Police mount and dismount from the right side of their motorcycle for safety reasons. I like starting from the high side and settling into the low side. Just have to keep your center of gravity over the seat.
Good video Max. I was on a trip with my 2005 Goldwing on the Tail of the Dragon with a friend of mine in 2011. I bought the bike used and it had those Kuryakin grips on the handle bars. This was my first trip on the bike. After we stopped at Deals Gap for a break we left to go to the other ride. On the road following the river the left grip on the handle bar slipped off in my hand on a straight part of the highway. We pulled off the road in a parking lot of a church. I had some Gorilla Glue in my kit to make the repair. We had to stay for an hour to let the glue set. If that grip failed on me earlier on that ride I would probably not be here today. Beware of after market parts on used bikes they may not be installed correctly.
This was one of my first modifications to my 2023 Goldwing, but yesterday I noticed the left grip has migrated left (outboard) about 0.25”. I guess I will have to remove, install now double-sided tape and reinstall. I’ve been using grip heat recently, so I’m thinking this is the cause of the grip migration. I’ve experienced no issues with the right grip. I didn’t think I was pulling on the grip during mount/dismount, but maybe I have. Thanks for the tip.
Damn. It sucks getting old.
HaHaHa!!!
Step over...with brake grip closest to the tank...foot on peg, grab far side grip and apply front brake which makes you move chest over middle of the bike/tank...step over. If balanced right you're not killing the kickstand. There are lots of videos on this.
"Cowboy mount"...th-cam.com/video/oOD9NnTevH0/w-d-xo.html
Very useful info. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Good info Max. Appreciate ya!
Happy to help!
Does this same issue happen to the stock grips or aftermarket grips that completely replace the stock grips? If so then yes ill agree 100% .
if not then the goldstrike grips are not that well engineered , imho i think the issue also comes from the adhesive used on the grip in conjuction with the heated grips making the adhesive loose its adhesion to the stock grip i suggest a stronger adhesive or a glue like one from gorilla glue to help withbthis issue.
Im not a huge fan of grips that go over stock grips.
The stock grips are held on with a powerful adhesive. I've not seen one come loose. But they do wear out. Check out a few Wings, and the left grip will be worn and shiny compared to the right one. Also, I would be curious to know what the percentage of the heating element failing in the left grip is to the right one...
@@Traxxion exactly the stock grips as well as aftermarket grips use a strong glue (well atleast i do when i install them on other bikes) compared to double sided tape that goldstrike uses and pair that with the heating element on that tape..is no bueno and part of the issue i think.
As for the stock grip ..no issues yet with mine or my friends new goldwings but time will tell ,now i did install new avon grips on a friends voyager and after 3k miles his right grip is very worn in one area already.
@@Traxxion: I can't speak for my 19 yet, but in all the time I had my bought-new 01, I had two failures of the heated grips - both were the control unit. I knew that because I never changed out the grips themselves. I don't remember one grip being more worn than the other when I traded the bike at 178K, but then again I wasn't looking.
@@tomboyd224 not everyone has trouble getting their leg over the bike, you must be one of them.
@@Traxxion: Guilty as charged. I'm told that it's nothing that losing 50-75 pounds wouldn't fix...
Hi Max. The trailer on the back... Is that a Unigo? Love your work 😃
I don't know the brand, I haven't ever seen anything like it.
I'll have to be a contrarian. I bought them and thought they were too big. Took them off and back to stock grips.
I use my pegs to get on the bike but still pulled the rubber cover on the grips off. One does have to be gentle with them but they do go back easily enough.
I'm with you Manny! They were less comfortable than the original grips for me also, so off they came!
Coming from a Harley with kuryakyn grips I couldn't wait to get these on my bike. Work fantastic with the heated grips and I love the larger diameter as the original grips felt like holding on to two pencils.
Hi Max or anyone, a couple of questions regarding the Goldstrike Grips.
First, I am hesitant about removing the Factory OEM Bar End Weights to install these Grips. Those Weights are there for a reason, likely vibration resonance reduction...what say you?
Next, how much do the Grips affect the transfer of heat to your hands when using the heated grip feature?
Oh yeah, thanks for all of your information, insights and superior quality products! 👍
Everyone who has bought these grips that I know of, loves them. Almost every brand of aftermarket grip requires you to remove the Honda weights. If it was a problem, no one would buy any brand, never mind these. So I wouldn't worry.
They do still transfer the heat from the heated grips. Capt Chuck says they loose a little bit of heat but he never runs them on high as a rule.
I've had these grips for about 20,000 miles now and love them. I have been more careful pulling on them since you told us about Capt Chuck having trouble. I think the heat goes through them just fine. It does take a little longer to get up to temp but not bad. I didn't notice much difference in the handlebar vibrations without the end weights. This motor vibrates slightly more than the previous motor anyway. If there is a difference, it's very minor.
The bike is really stable on the side stand. What works for me is to place my left foot on the peg and stand up. This makes it so that I don't have to throw my right leg as high. I'm tall enough to just step over the seat when I do this.
I demonstrate that in this video.
@@Traxxion I made my comment before finishing your video 😆
But it definitely demonstrates the technique.
Hey Max, Good Tip 🤗👍👍Reinhard out Germany
Max my inserts came out and I Step on my Goldstrike floorboard to mount the bike on the centerstand. Do you have a glue you recommend to re-attach the grip?
I don't, but I would try 3m Super 77 first.
What is that flat pad on the top of the area above the clutch lever?
It is a radar detector /accessory mount we make.
Disagree. Should have been designed to prevent this from happening. Also, should stand on footpeg.
Nah. The *true* root cause is the rider backrest, which prevents fat guys like me from mounting the motorcycle in the traditional "sumo rassler" style. Of course, I end up occasionally kicking the saddlebag lid and the *passenger* backrest, but...
PS: It's downright tough to type with the tongue in cheek.
:)
That’s what I did! Had to remove them on my last trip.
My question is, what kind of glue do you use to put them back on?
I don’t want to destroy the OEM grips if I should have to take them back off.
@@strangejerry we just cleaned the original adhesive to reactivate it. We put a wrap of gaffer's tape around the grip to "thicken" it just a tiny amount, and give a cloth like surface for the glue to grab. We have done 2 like this, so far so good. Goldstrike is very good about making sure people are happy, you might ask them for some new rubber inserts.
@@Traxxion I appreciate your help!
Nice try.... Not even close. They are defective even after multiple attempts.