Grips?

[threejagsteve]

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...

[Arnie]

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

[threejagsteve]

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?

[Bob]

I put a set of Hot Grips 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. 

[threejagsteve]

I put a set of Hot Grips 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.  

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...

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:



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).

[Bob]

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?   

[56 CHEVY]

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

[rktmanfj]

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

[FJ Flyer]

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/

[threejagsteve]

Fine... and I suppose you're not interested in my winter store techniques either, eh?  

Winter? Oh, yeah, that's when it rains a lot, and some days don't even get up to 60*F!

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.

[Yamifj1200]

I put a set of Hot Grips 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.  

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...

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:



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

[Yamifj1200]

OOOOOOOPS I knew that rif program would come in handy.... TIA


Eric M

[threejagsteve]

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.

[Dan Filetti]

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...



Cost was +/- $15.00

Dan

[the fan]

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

I put a set of Hot Grips 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.  

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...

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:



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