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« on: August 03, 2011, 12:00:06 PM » |
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http://www.grabongrips.com/motorcycle.phptrying to get larger grips. anybody use these? slip over sounds like a good way to go, but......... have no desire(or money) to buy the whizbang, doitall grips. just need something larger for my arthritis. i have the stock grips. thanks
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The Anvil
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« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2011, 12:03:54 PM » |
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They used to sell neoprene slip-over grips that increased the diameter considerably. Guys with the all metal custom grips used to like them for cold weather riding. You might still find em at Competition Accessories.
I just looked at Compacc.com and they sell the grab-ons. I'd say go for it. They're not expensive and I know at least a few guys who liked the very similar ones I've seen.
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ricoman
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2011, 12:22:39 PM » |
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Several riders around here (me included) wrap the grips with tennis racquet tape.
Cheap enough at wally world. If/when it gets dirty, throw it away and do it again.
Works well.
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Master Blaster
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2011, 12:34:14 PM » |
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on both my ZX14 and the Concours 14 I use foam dirt bike grips, about 5-6 bucks a pair. On the ZX I replaced the stock grips with them, on the Connie I just streached them over the stock grips. When the foam starts to go south, just replace them.
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2011, 01:08:10 PM » |
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Although the Valk grips are plenty large enough for me, that wasn't the case with the V-Strom. I am using a similar product called "Grip Puppies" on it. The Puppies are available from California Sport Touring. I like 'em  |
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solo1
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2011, 01:23:02 PM » |
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I'm with Six2Go here. The grip puppies work great on my Vstrom too.
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sugerbear
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2011, 02:18:06 PM » |
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thanks everyone. looks like grip puppies are made for the goldwing size. think i'll try a pair |
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2011, 07:44:35 PM » |
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Grip puppies on my ST1300 took the bars from holding razor blades to a comfortable ride.
5 years 5 months and 82,000 miles later they are still comfortable.
Use LOTS of very soapy water to slide them on.
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sugerbear
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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2011, 09:00:51 AM » |
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bought some no name over grips. instructions said to use hair spray. slide on over the stock grips. kinda foam looking. made a big difference. thanks everyone |
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