Other Handlebars, Grips & Controls
About Other Handlebars, Grips & Controls
Parts that do not sit under handlebars, levers or switches end up in this category, so the listings are mixed. The samples include heated, air-cushioned and memory foam grips, bar end sets, alloy bar packs, and cable and brake line kits sized for ape hanger and other tall bars.
Cable and line kits are the part most often needed after a bar change. They are sold for a bar height and bar style, often with the model and year range of the bike, and the listings mention details such as ABS and black vinyl. Measure your bar height and compare it with the kit before ordering. For grips, confirm the bar diameter and whether the bike has a cable throttle or throttle-by-wire, which listings mark as TBW. Heated grips need a power connection, and air-cushioned and memory foam grips are made to take some of the vibration out of the grip.
Brands in this category include COLONY, COVINGTONS, AIRHEAD, Drag Specialties and Arlen Ness. For the bars themselves see Handlebars, and for plain grips and throttle parts see Grips, Covers & Pads and Throttle Controls. The whole group is Handlebars, Grips & Controls. Pick your bike in the Ride Finder at the top of the page for kits made for your model and year.
FAQs on handlebar cable kits and grips
How do I choose a cable and line kit for taller handlebars?
Match the kit to your bar height and bar style, and to your bike's model, year and options such as ABS. Kits are listed for specific bars, such as 12-inch to 18-inch ape hangers. Measure your planned bar height and compare it with the height range in the listing.
Do I need a new brake line when I raise my handlebars?
Often yes, if the stock hydraulic line is too short. A line that is stretched or pinched at full lock is unsafe. A longer line means opening the brake system and bleeding it, so have it done by someone confident with brakes and test the brakes before riding.
What does TBW mean in a grip listing?
TBW stands for throttle-by-wire. It marks grips or throttle parts made for bikes that read the throttle position electronically instead of with throttle cables. Choose the cable or TBW version to match your bike, and read the fitment line in the listing.
Do heated grips drain the battery?
Heated grips use electric power from the bike, so they add load to the charging system. Most bikes with a healthy charging system can run them, but check the grips' power draw and your bike's spare capacity, and do not run them for long with the engine off.
What is the difference between air-cushioned and memory foam grips?
Air-cushioned grips have air chambers in the grip that soften vibration. Memory foam grips use a foam layer that compresses under your hand. Both aim to reduce hand fatigue, and which feels better is a matter of preference. Check the bar diameter and throttle type in the listing.
