H8 PVMT
lovin' life
Thinking of getting new grips for the bike but I know nothing about 'em. Anyone have input on grips, brands and the like?
Grips?
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Just put pro grips dual compounds onView attachment 44333
Edite: these are pg 838 rd bk cost me 13 $ on amazon
Edite: these are pg 838 rd bk cost me 13 $ on amazon
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William
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ebster1085
Junior Member
D3 grips from RideItMoto.com are very nice. Great Rizoma knock off and I believe as lot of members on here run them.
mikesova
Junior Member
the stock grips kind of stink, but with some grip puppies they're all good.
'Nuther Grip Puppy fan here. They slide over the stock grips. They reduce vibration, and make the grips slightly larger in diameter (very comfortable with my big hands), they also have more friction than the plastic stocks so you don't have to grip them so hard.
I installed my first set in 2007 and last winter the left-hand side started splitting (would've thought the throttle side would've worn out first) so I bought another set, but only replaced the left side, now I've got a spare to replace whichever side wears out next.
Probably my favorite, and cheapest, mod! :thumbup:
Mudkipz137
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I'm interested in these, I HATE how small in diameter the stock grips are. Are these pretty easy to put on, and with it overlapping over stock grips does it cause issues?
Do they have something to expand the diameter of grips, besides overlapping ones? Can you buy a thicker throttle tube? I dislike these small grips, it hurts my hand after a while.
Mud
You have to wet the insides with soapy water, and then push them on from the ends; my thumbs are pretty sore once they're on. The second one went on a bit easier, even over my ThrottleMeister.
I don't know of a way to make them even bigger, 'cept a roll of duct tape.
I have the D3 grips and with the FZ1 bar swap I did makes for an awesome combination for comfort and control. :thumbup:
Got mine from MotoMummy.
JimStl
Junior Member
A little OT, but H8 PVMT, your bike is looking awesome in you avatar pic! :rockon:
Circle
Junior Member
Had the OEM ones, and wanted to get something thicker for comfort.
And, well... they've got little skulls...
And, well... they've got little skulls...
Guitar Man
Keep moving!!!!
I put Pro Grips on mine and it made a world of difference. The stock ones are too hard. Definitely a simple cheap mod to do for some added comfort and reduced stress.
fox426
Junior Member
Hey Lefty, I'm going the same route. Do you use any riser with the FZ! Bar?
H8 PVMT
lovin' life
Thanks! I'll take a little OT for topics like that. :thumbup:
Nope, I found the FZ1 bar to be perfect for me without any risers. I just did a 6 day 2600 mile ride in June without any back, neck or wrist aches. :thumbup:
fox426
Junior Member
thanks, lefty, how tall are you, I'm 6'2" (considering risers???)
Wh0M3
Junior Member
I'm having the same issue, the left started with a small cut and now is almost completely split.
Spider Grips! Bigger and many formulas! They are like glue to my glove! Yes, Also with FZ1 bars. . .
PEAK ROAD is shown here. . . Wicked Sticky Grips, nothing like stock!
PEAK ROAD is shown here. . . Wicked Sticky Grips, nothing like stock!
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