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Started by threejagsteve, October 28, 2009, 06:22:09 PM

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Yamifj1200

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


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"All unattended children will be served an espresso and given a puppy"

threejagsteve

Quote from: Yamifj1200 on October 30, 2009, 09:40:08 PM

RIF= Reading is fundamental...


LOL OK, Eric, must've been after my time...
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

ccmxr

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

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:
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Yamifj1200

Thanks Bill,
I am looking for some replacements to the stock grips.

Eric M


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"All unattended children will be served an espresso and given a puppy"

threejagsteve

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.



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! 
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

Yamifj1200

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


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"All unattended children will be served an espresso and given a puppy"

threejagsteve



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!
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

RichBaker

Those look like a copy of the Galindo grips.... they have SUPER BIKE instead of GRIP molded in....
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markmartin

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.



threejagsteve

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.
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"