Rustbucket

http://www.ourygrips.com/ Thicker than your average grip, great comfort for me, nicer than grip puppies IMHO...

I've thought about dremeling off that damn tab so I can rotate the bars to a better position for me. I know what it's for, but there's gotta be a better way - plenty of bikes with clipons out that that do give you that flexibility...

Randy - Thanks for taking an interest in the VFR - I'll be in for a set when they're ready - was going to be purchasing a set of Uly pegs but this definitely seems like a better option! And thanks Tightwad - you are the man as always!

Really? You must have a different product than me - mine still look new after being on the bike for a year - they've gone through all sorts of weather and been generally neglected...

The friendly man in brown delivered presents to me yesterday, including the stomp grip kit I ordered per Dave's suggestion (for an '03 954). I took a few pics of the install and finished product - see below. I'm really happy with them. They're inconspicuous (to the extent something that size could ever by inconspicuous), and riding with them is really great. I've had them out for a ~2hr ride (my Reg/Rec crapped out :fing02:). The installation was easy, if finicky. I don't have a hairdryer or heat gun, so I left them in the sun for a bit before putting them on. Cleaned the sides of the tank with alcohol before applying. Getting them on is just a matter of taking it a little at time and bing patient. I sketched a template based on the first side and flipped it to match locations. I think these guys are worth every penny. Fit isn't perfect, but it's good enough got me. Interestingly,the universal Stompgrip kit I bought earlier only came with one sheet - enough for one side of the bike. Given that the one universal sheet was $35.00 and the 954 kit ran $35.99, I'd go for a precut kit just for the value. I suppose someone more picky then me might trim them to match a bit better. Anyways - gallery is below. Stomp Grip and RegRec 032.jpg As they came Stomp Grip and RegRec 036.jpg My substitute for a heat gun :fing02: Stomp Grip and RegRec 034.jpg One side done. Interestingly, the logo is upside down. I didn't see any other way to put them on, thoguh... Stomp Grip and RegRec 037.jpg Template to locate the second one symmetrically with the first. Stomp Grip and RegRec 039.jpg And the finished product :fing02: Honestly, they look better in person. The bottom follows the accent line along the bottom part of the tank. Stomp Grip and RegRec 040.jpg

Yep, that's what it sounds like. I just ordered the kit (along with a fancy Shoei helmet - yay! :fing02: ). I'll post up how the kit fits on my '99 when it arrives.

I emailed Dave at Stompgrip and this was his reply: I'll probably order that kit sometime next week...

Sent them an email - I have a universal kit and have cut out templates several times and never gotten it to work - I'd be all over a precut kit.