grips - Page 3

skiergirl · 07-22-2011, 02:34 PM

I've never changed a grip on a sport bike - never needed to I haven't found that they wear at all.

now MX grips about once per year it appears it will happen....

Mr Lefty · 07-22-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Ever consider a cover?

I use these on my HDs. Not cause I'm wearing out my grips but because they are comfortable and I like that they increase the girth of the grip as well. (quit you perves)

http://www.grabongrips.com/motorcycle.php

Same here... I have the Oxford heated grip wraps... they only worked for one trip, then the right grip went out. I tried fixing them but no use, but the wrap portion is still there, because the larger grip is more comfortable and kills much of the vibs from the 400cc thumper

Rangerscott · 07-22-2011, 04:43 PM

I might have to give those a try on my ER-6N. There is hardly any girth on those handles. They have a small diameter and you know it hurts clutching a pencil than a baseball bat.

Mr Lefty · 07-22-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I might have to give those a try on my ER-6N. There is hardly any girth on those handles. They have a small diameter and you know it hurts clutching a pencil than a baseball bat.

try these... http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-util...rap-grips.html

add girth, as well as heat

Mikey · 07-22-2011, 05:30 PM

The only bike I've ever changed grips on was my '88 GSXR 1100, but it was a 20 year-old bike that had lived outside on a small island for most of its life, so the stockers were worn out. All my other bikes have been nothing but stock grips.

I did just add a crampbuster yesterday due to all the commuting miles I've been putting in, and love it so far.

derf · 07-23-2011, 11:07 AM

Ive been using mx grips on my street bikes for a few years, they seem to be more comfortable to me

G-Rex · 07-23-2011, 02:04 PM

I must be one of the few here who has actually had grips like that before.

Foam is a bad idea mmkay. Once they get wet, well, they will hold that water, and they will go bad even faster than the stockers.

Been there done that won't do it again.

Particle Man · 07-23-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

I must be one of the few here who has actually had grips like that before.

Foam is a bad idea mmkay. Once they get wet, well, they will hold that water, and they will go bad even faster than the stockers.

Been there done that won't do it again.

I can count on one hand the number of folks around here that will ride when rain is even in the forecast

Mr Lefty · 07-23-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I can count on one hand the number of folks around here that will ride when rain is even in the forecast

Trace is one... shit he's in car washes...

here's what I was using... they're still on the bike... even though the relay isn't
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/5368/482/

Cutty72 · 07-23-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Every 10k miles or so. The sun kills 'em for me.

Sun can't see the grips when your hands are on them. Hands are supposed to be on the grips when you're riding.
Clearly this means you don't ride enough. Get out there pussy.

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I can count on one hand the number of folks around here that will ride when rain is even in the forecast

You're right... and it seems to get worse the more time goes on.

View Poll Results: How often do you change your grips
less than 1000 miles	1	7.69%
1000-5000 miles	0	0%
5000-10,000 miles	0	0%
10,000 plus	5	38.46%
When taters whore of an ex wife can suck a grapefruit through them with no problem	7	53.85%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

07-22-2011, 05:30 PM	#25
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	The only bike I've ever changed grips on was my '88 GSXR 1100, but it was a 20 year-old bike that had lived outside on a small island for most of its life, so the stockers were worn out. All my other bikes have been nothing but stock grips. I did just add a crampbuster yesterday due to all the commuting miles I've been putting in, and love it so far. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

07-23-2011, 02:04 PM	#27
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I must be one of the few here who has actually had grips like that before. Foam is a bad idea mmkay. Once they get wet, well, they will hold that water, and they will go bad even faster than the stockers. Been there done that won't do it again. __________________

07-22-2011, 02:34 PM	#21
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	I've never changed a grip on a sport bike - never needed to I haven't found that they wear at all. now MX grips about once per year it appears it will happen....

07-22-2011, 04:43 PM	#23
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I might have to give those a try on my ER-6N. There is hardly any girth on those handles. They have a small diameter and you know it hurts clutching a pencil than a baseball bat.

07-23-2011, 11:07 AM	#26
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Ive been using mx grips on my street bikes for a few years, they seem to be more comfortable to me