Member Contributer Willy Posted January 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2011 I know we all have favorites. I bought a used 6th gen last fall. It came with very large diameter foam grips. They're okay. I'll be swapping to Heli Bars as a first upgrade and I'm curious if there are any particular brands or styles to consider. I'm not a race rocket. And most of my rides are - and will be - limited to day rides of a couple hundred miles at a shot. I did a forum search and didn't find any threads on this. I appreciate any opinions out there. Thanks in advance, Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanadianKen Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I've gone through a couple sets of Pro Grips - I think the number was 719. (Going from a failing memory). They are not expensive - I think maybe $15 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallican525 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Not that I'm a big fan of the stock grips, the big foamies are probably grip puppies that you can just cut or peel right off. I also am a fan of progrip, don't remember what # I'm using off hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jaimev34 Posted January 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2011 I am a fan of the stock grips. They last forever. Not as squishy as some others, but I lik'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted January 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2011 I like the larger diameter, and firmness of my heated grips. My hands were cramping with the stockers. I have big hands. I had foam grips on my GTS. Never cared for 'em. Too much insulation from the bars. I don't care for thick gloves either which is why I love the heated grips. I can wear thinner gloves for better feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bryan217 Posted January 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2011 Personally, I prefer the thick foam Grip Puppies. I fnd it more comfortable gripping them, especially on a long ride,over the thin, hard stock grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I am a fan of the stock grips. They last forever. Not as squishy as some others, but I lik'em. Yes to this, but I think I'm going to try a set of Renthal diamond grips in the harder compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcincy Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I usually use Pro Grips and have been through just about every rendition they make. Can't really go wrong with any of them (comfortable - good traction) and they look good IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted January 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2011 on the pro grip 719's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Knife Posted January 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2011 The stock grips feel as thin as a pencil to me. I just installed Koso heated grips and they are just the right diameter. I'll slip Grip Puppies over them for long rides (for comfort). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Chuckster Posted January 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2011 +1 on Pro Grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 It depends what your looking for in your grip comfort or feel. I can attest to progrips and many dealers/ cycle part stores stock many different types of them. I have the progrip 719 and recently put grip puppies on top of them and they are awesome. I was looking for something a little bigger and they seem perfect. for 9.80 shipped you can't really go wrong. When buying them don't worry about grip glue or any of that stuff. I have been using hair spray for years and its even easier to put them on then using soapy water. I just cut the old ones off and slide the new one on with a healthy amount of hair spray and it dries almost instantly and won't ever slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted January 21, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2011 My favs are the Pro-Grips 699. Even put them on the ST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ryanme17 Posted January 22, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 22, 2011 Another vote for stock grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I never really liked all the fancy schmansy grip designs they have out there with all sorts of doodad patterns that mostly do not really add to the grip's performance, plus the grips tend to age, looks-wise, and all of the sudden they just look cheap. I just stay with Pro Grips with the simple fine file pattern (Dont remember what model number it is). Switch.jpg Here's my OEM Style Grip heater switch install I did to my 4th gen<br /><br />Beck 95 VFR and they feel good and look great forever! Beck 95 VFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Back in the 80;s I normally didnt wear gloves, and I luved foam grips. Im still using stock grips going into the 5 year mark on the VFR. They last a long time, but they would be horrible without gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Infidel Posted January 22, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted January 22, 2011 Personally, I prefer the thick foam Grip Puppies. I fnd it more comfortable gripping them, especially on a long ride,over the thin, hard stock grips. I use these on my Bike and couple that with the Tourmaster Gloves I use with the Gel Palm and wow my hands feel great. DSC05348.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WERA910 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Oury road grips are the best... have them on all but the Gixxer and spares ready incase any wear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallican525 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Oury road grips are the best... have them on all but the Gixxer and spares ready incase any wear out. Never seen them before, I may have to grab a set, they look comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Willy Posted January 23, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 23, 2011 All, thanks for the suggestions. It's given me an inventory of ideas to look into. I've liked the grip puppies ok but they are a bit large and mushy. But I don't have much personal experience to compare them to. So your replies will be helpful and as I make the changeover I'll post back up. Only problem now is shelling out for Heli Bars when I have 20 other projects around her I need to finish first... Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 All, thanks for the suggestions. It's given me an inventory of ideas to look into. I've liked the grip puppies ok but they are a bit large and mushy. But I don't have much personal experience to compare them to. So your replies will be helpful and as I make the changeover I'll post back up. Only problem now is shelling out for Heli Bars when I have 20 other projects around her I need to finish first... Cheers! I have the 07 Anniv RWB and installed Heli Bars too. I went with Rizoma grips simply because they look so sick. Metal grips obviously won't be as comfy, but they do give great grip and they look incredible. I'll try to get a pic of them and post soon. DSCN1560.JPG DSCN1561.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer doubled Posted February 10, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2011 I've gone through a couple sets of Pro Grips - I think the number was 719. (Going from a failing memory). Do I buy the "closed end" or the "open end" model for my 06 vfr? Thanks in advance, ---David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted February 10, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2011 Open end. You have bar ends right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bryan217 Posted February 10, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2011 I have the 07 Anniv RWB and installed Heli Bars too. I went with Rizoma grips simply because they look so sick. Metal grips obviously won't be as comfy, but they do give great grip and they look incredible. I'll try to get a pic of them and post soon. DSCN1560.JPG DSCN1561.JPG Those Rizomas do look nice. I had a set of Driven D3's that look very similar, that I had every intention of putting on my VFR, until I put the Grip Puppies on. Then I fell (back) in love with the thickness and softness. I ended up selling the Driven's on a local forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted February 10, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2011 I know we all have favorites. I bought a used 6th gen last fall. It came with very large diameter foam grips. They're okay. I'll be swapping to Heli Bars as a first upgrade and I'm curious if there are any particular brands or styles to consider. I'm not a race rocket. And most of my rides are - and will be - limited to day rides of a couple hundred miles at a shot. I did a forum search and didn't find any threads on this. I appreciate any opinions out there. Thanks in advance, Willy Pro Grip 699s aka - Waffle grips - I have use these for years. Very comfortable http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/4489/ITEM/Pro-Grip-699-Open-End-Sportbike-Gel-Grip.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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