I was out for a short ride this afternoon, and it occurred to me that my original handgrips have gotten pretty bad - hard and worn smooth.
I'm sure there are lots of crappy replacements out there... but what's good, or even great?
No, I don't need heated... ;)
Steve,
I have big hands, and have previously suffered from RSI. I've been using a thin foam tube over the OEM grips. This is like the Grab-On grips or foam you used to be able to get for bicycles.
Arnie
Yes, I have big hands as well; sometimes XL gloves aren't big enough.
Those over-grips stick well enough that they don't slip?
I put a set of Hot Grips http://www.hotgrips.com/ (http://www.hotgrips.com/) on my bike. Love 'em. They're bigger than stock and handy on chilly days.
Mine were put on top of an LSL kit handlebar, but they have sizes to fit everyone. If you do consider them, I'd recommend the variable heat switch. Let's me get the heat just right. :good2:
Quote from: Bob on October 28, 2009, 07:09:05 PM
I put a set of Hot Grips http://www.hotgrips.com/ (http://www.hotgrips.com/) on my bike. Love 'em. They're bigger than stock and handy on chilly days.
Mine were put on top of an LSL kit handlebar, but they have sizes to fit everyone. If you do consider them, I'd recommend the variable heat switch. Let's me get the heat just right. :good2:
Thanks for sharing, Bob; if I lived in ON I'd probably like a set of heated grips too!
But I'm in SoCal, and as I said in my original post...
Quote from: threejagsteve on October 28, 2009, 06:22:09 PM
No, I don't need heated... ;)
And since this topic didn't seem to generate much interest, I went and found a right-sized (130mm x 22mm & 25mm) pair that ought to do the trick:
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2jg4g0j.jpg)
And at $11 the pair including shipping, if I don't like 'em or they just don't last, I'm not out much! (the genuine Yamaha parts are ~$40, but that does include a new throttle bellcrank).
Quote from: threejagsteve on October 30, 2009, 02:43:58 AM
Thanks for sharing, Bob; if I lived in ON I'd probably like a set of heated grips too!
But I'm in SoCal, and as I said in my original post...
Fine... and I suppose you're not interested in my winter store techniques either, eh? :nea:
Steve,
I used Pro Grips. They are a gel grip and they cost around ten bucks. I like them way better than my original grips.
Dan
Quote from: 56 CHEVY on October 30, 2009, 08:21:51 AM
Steve,
I used Pro Grips. They are a gel grip and they cost around ten bucks. I like them way better than my original grips.
Dan
+1
The Pro Grips are my favs, but no one around here ever stocks the longer ones.
Randy T
Indy
I put a set of Grip Puppies on my FJR grips. Work great, don't move. They're about ten bucks at California Sport Touring: http://www.casporttouring.com/ (http://www.casporttouring.com/)
(http://www.casporttouring.com/store/graphics/00000001/grip%20puppy.jpg)
Quote from: Bob on October 30, 2009, 08:08:12 AM
Fine... and I suppose you're not interested in my winter store techniques either, eh? :nea:
Winter? Oh, yeah, that's when it rains a lot, and some days don't even get up to 60*F! (http://i38.tinypic.com/fjozko.gif)
BTW, my dad grew up in Ottawa... Remembering his stories about winter there, I stayed in SoCal after I finished my military hitch more than 30 years ago!
And Randy, Dan, and Chris, yeah, those I ordered are gel as well... from Sporting For Less... we'll see how
they work. ;)
Quote from: threejagsteve on October 30, 2009, 02:43:58 AM
Quote from: Bob on October 28, 2009, 07:09:05 PM
I put a set of Hot Grips http://www.hotgrips.com/ (http://www.hotgrips.com/) on my bike. Love 'em. They're bigger than stock and handy on chilly days.
Mine were put on top of an LSL kit handlebar, but they have sizes to fit everyone. If you do consider them, I'd recommend the variable heat switch. Let's me get the heat just right. :good2:
Thanks for sharing, Bob; if I lived in ON I'd probably like a set of heated grips too!
But I'm in SoCal, and as I said in my original post...
Quote from: threejagsteve on October 28, 2009, 06:22:09 PM
No, I don't need heated... ;)
And since this topic didn't seem to generate much interest, I went and found a right-sized (130mm x 22mm & 25mm) pair that ought to do the trick:
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2jg4g0j.jpg)
And at $11 the pair including shipping, if I don't like 'em or they just don't last, I'm not out much! (the genuine Yamaha parts are ~$40, but that does include a new throttle bellcrank).
Can you let me know where you found these grips?? TIA
Eric M
OOOOOOOPS I knew that rif program would come in handy.... TIA
Eric M
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on October 30, 2009, 06:48:53 PM
OOOOOOOPS I knew that rif program would come in handy.... TIA
Eric M
rif program?
I got the grips from Sporting For Less on eBay.
I have the Progrip 722's on my Gixxer. I really like them. Thin but just a bit of foam grip. Stylish too -if that's important to you...
(http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/motostrano_2078_47529888)
Cost was +/- $15.00
Dan
Eric, those are Galindo superbike grips. I run them on my YZF. They are a thicker grip, but not a soft gel material. They have been my preferred street bike grip for at least 10 years, probably more. They don't do a great job of canceling vibes, or providing much cushion, but do give a nice solid feel to the bars and wear well.
Kneedraggers gets around 9 bucks a pair. http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Galindo_Superbike_Grips--623919.html (http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Galindo_Superbike_Grips--623919.html)
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on October 30, 2009, 06:40:41 PM
Quote from: threejagsteve on October 30, 2009, 02:43:58 AM
Quote from: Bob on October 28, 2009, 07:09:05 PM
I put a set of Hot Grips http://www.hotgrips.com/ (http://www.hotgrips.com/) on my bike. Love 'em. They're bigger than stock and handy on chilly days.
Mine were put on top of an LSL kit handlebar, but they have sizes to fit everyone. If you do consider them, I'd recommend the variable heat switch. Let's me get the heat just right. :good2:
Thanks for sharing, Bob; if I lived in ON I'd probably like a set of heated grips too!
But I'm in SoCal, and as I said in my original post...
Quote from: threejagsteve on October 28, 2009, 06:22:09 PM
No, I don't need heated... ;)
And since this topic didn't seem to generate much interest, I went and found a right-sized (130mm x 22mm & 25mm) pair that ought to do the trick:
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2jg4g0j.jpg)
And at $11 the pair including shipping, if I don't like 'em or they just don't last, I'm not out much! (the genuine Yamaha parts are ~$40, but that does include a new throttle bellcrank).
Can you let me know where you found these grips?? TIA
Eric M
Quote from: threejagsteve on October 30, 2009, 08:08:53 PM
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on October 30, 2009, 06:48:53 PM
OOOOOOOPS I knew that rif program would come in handy.... TIA
Eric M
rif program?
I got the grips from Sporting For Less on eBay.
RIF= Reading is fundamental... I read your second post, saw where you got them and have a set on order 11.89 total.
Thanks Eric m
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on October 30, 2009, 09:40:08 PM
RIF= Reading is fundamental...
LOL OK, Eric, must've been after my time... (http://i36.tinypic.com/eziubp.gif)
If you are a hot weather thin glove or no glove rider these babies work best for me
http://www.progrip.it/default.asp?tip=2&ite=gri#top (http://www.progrip.it/default.asp?tip=2&ite=gri#top)
They do not last super long but they are cheap and can be replaced easily. They also come in every color known to man :good2:
Thanks Bill,
I am looking for some replacements to the stock grips.
Eric M
The Sporting For Less grips arrived with yesterday's mail, and I put 'em on today. Each has 'SUPER GRIP' molded in, which wasn't seen in the eBay pictures.
(http://i36.tinypic.com/1109emq.jpg)
Though I only had 'em out for about 20 mi., initial impressions are: Yes, they're much better than the worn-smooth original grips I had! They aren't as much larger diam. than stock as they appeared in the auction pics, but that could've been wishful thinking on my part. And although they ARE 130 mm long, the last 5 mm or so is a flange or lip, so they're effectively not quite as long as they could be. I'd like 'em better if they were 140 mm overall. Still, they're a real improvement! My overall rating: 8 out of 10.
For those who might not know it, an old trick to get your old grips off without cutting them is this: Take a long, thin screwdriver and, just underneath the old grip, slowly work it up the whole length of the grip. When it's all the way in, squirt a little Windex in the channel created by the screwdriver, then work the screwdriver all the way around the diameter of the bar, squirting a little Windex when it seems needed. Your old grips will then slide right off!
Oh, and geez, I really need to repaint my bar-end weights! (http://i34.tinypic.com/21o8xw6.gif)
Another great way to remove grips is with compresed air. Just remove the bar weights, using an air nozzle direct the compressed air in the end of the grip where it meets the bar. It will just slightly inflate the grip allowing you to slip the old grip right off. Installing is just as easy, direct the air into the open end of the grip with the other end making contact with the bar. It should slide right on and you can reposition the grips anywhere on the bar. Its very easy, simple and fast..
I ordered a set of these grips as well and will make sure to rotate the logo to the bottom...
Eric M
Quote from: Yamifj1200 on November 03, 2009, 09:15:39 PM
and will make sure to rotate the logo to the bottom...
Yeah, Eric, I thought aboout that, but then it occurred to me that the molded-in logo is actually functional in that it provides more gripping texture than the plain, flat rubber bar on the other side. 'Course I may get tired of looking at 'em and turn 'em next week! (http://i33.tinypic.com/6zopsh.gif)
Those look like a copy of the Galindo grips.... they have SUPER BIKE instead of GRIP molded in....
Steve,
I installed a set of Super Grips also, and while they are ok, I found my hand cramping on long rides and wishing for a larger diameter grip. What I've done is wrapped both grips with 3M GripTec cloth. It comes with an adhesive backing. I use it in conjuction with OironClad Grip tec gloves. The palms of these gloves are made of the same 'griptec' material. To get to the point, it makes for a nice grip whit plenty of friction and a little padding. The adhesive backed griptec material came with the two pairs of Oironclad 'griptec' gloves that I bought. The gloves are pricey, ($40 ? /pr) but comfortable. They are not a true motorcycle glove---no armour.
I've posted a pic of the gloves and griptec package in the gallery if you're interested.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/150_05_11_09_7_08_24.jpeg)
Quote from: RichBaker on November 04, 2009, 06:12:01 PM
Those look like a copy of the Galindo grips.... they have SUPER BIKE instead of GRIP molded in....
Ah, those sneaky Asian copyright-infringing knock-off artists are at it again! :lol:
Quote from: markmartin on November 05, 2009, 07:28:34 PM
I installed a set of Super Grips also, and while they are ok, I found my hand cramping on long rides and wishing for a larger diameter grip. What I've done is wrapped both grips with 3M GripTec cloth. It comes with an adhesive backing. I use it in conjuction with OironClad Grip tec gloves. The palms of these gloves are made of the same 'griptec' material. To get to the point, it makes for a nice grip whit plenty of friction and a little padding. The adhesive backed griptec material came with the two pairs of Oironclad 'griptec' gloves that I bought. The gloves are pricey, ($40 ? /pr) but comfortable. They are not a true motorcycle glove---no armour.
Interesting... Sort of the Velcro principle applied to handgrips and gloves, eh?
Actually my problem isn't so much that my hands cramp as that they go numb from carrying so much of my weight. I'm 6'3" and don't have very long legs for my height - my wife is "only" 5'10" and we both have the same inseams. So I probably wind up leaning into the bars a bit too much for long-ride comfort.