what do you think of these grips?

FZR600 Forum

Moderators: Site Director, FZR Forum Moderators

Post Reply
User avatar
zero9243
Level 8.5
Level 8.5
Posts: 896
Joined: Wed May 28, 2008 3:23 pm
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Contact:

what do you think of these grips?

Post by zero9243 »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Y ... enameZWDVW

Grips aren't anything special right? I mean, it says "superbike grips" but like, idk i just like the solid black look i don't really know what else to look for in a grip....

help? :duh:
Upgrades:
  • Barnett Clutch------------------------------------------R6 Blue Dots, Front Master Brake Cylinder+Reservoir
    WP Adjustable Rear Shock----------------------------Vortex 520 Conversion with RK GB520GXW Chain
    V&H Header (4-1)--------------------------------------Swingarm Spool Mounts
    Cobra F1r Exhaust Can--------------------------------R6 Voltage Regulator
    Flo-Commander with Remote-------------------------Custom Airtech Passenger Seat
    Stage 7 Jet kit with Diffuser Caps--------------------Factory Pro Nickel Emulsion Tubes
    Wiseco 630 Kit------------------------------------------Custom Frame Slider Mounts
    Modking Hydraulic Clutch Kit--------------------------Hella Projection Headlight with Xentec HID Kit (H9 Bulb)
    Modking Aluminum Radiator Overflow Bottle--------




yamaha_george
5000+ Posts
5000+ Posts
Posts: 5853
Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 8:46 am
Location: west london UK

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by yamaha_george »

zero9243 wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Y ... enameZWDVW

Grips aren't anything special right? I mean, it says "superbike grips" but like, idk i just like the solid black look i don't really know what else to look for in a grip....

help? :duh:
Hi,
Grips should not be so hard or ridged as to give you sore hands , on the other side they should not be so soft that they get sticky and mess up your gloves if "accidently" get covered in oil/gas/ your fave bike cleaning solution.

look around your pals bikes look at theirs try the feel and settle for that just keep trying until you find something that is "you" and stick with that.

What ever you do do not use the foam style grips they hold all the liquids and turn into amess & screw your gloves stitching up !
User avatar
zero9243
Level 8.5
Level 8.5
Posts: 896
Joined: Wed May 28, 2008 3:23 pm
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Contact:

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by zero9243 »

yamaha_george wrote:
zero9243 wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Y ... enameZWDVW

Grips aren't anything special right? I mean, it says "superbike grips" but like, idk i just like the solid black look i don't really know what else to look for in a grip....

help? :duh:
Hi,
Grips should not be so hard or ridged as to give you sore hands , on the other side they should not be so soft that they get sticky and mess up your gloves if "accidently" get covered in oil/gas/ your fave bike cleaning solution.

look around your pals bikes look at theirs try the feel and settle for that just keep trying until you find something that is "you" and stick with that.

What ever you do do not use the foam style grips they hold all the liquids and turn into amess & screw your gloves stitching up !
gah! so many choices! haha. maybe i should just take a trip to a bike store by me and take a look. They might be what, 5 bucks more when i buy them at the store?
Upgrades:
  • Barnett Clutch------------------------------------------R6 Blue Dots, Front Master Brake Cylinder+Reservoir
    WP Adjustable Rear Shock----------------------------Vortex 520 Conversion with RK GB520GXW Chain
    V&H Header (4-1)--------------------------------------Swingarm Spool Mounts
    Cobra F1r Exhaust Can--------------------------------R6 Voltage Regulator
    Flo-Commander with Remote-------------------------Custom Airtech Passenger Seat
    Stage 7 Jet kit with Diffuser Caps--------------------Factory Pro Nickel Emulsion Tubes
    Wiseco 630 Kit------------------------------------------Custom Frame Slider Mounts
    Modking Hydraulic Clutch Kit--------------------------Hella Projection Headlight with Xentec HID Kit (H9 Bulb)
    Modking Aluminum Radiator Overflow Bottle--------




User avatar
95FZR600
2000+ Posts
2000+ Posts
Posts: 2972
Joined: Sat May 31, 2008 10:41 pm
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by 95FZR600 »

Pro-Grip has the best grips in my opinion but there are way many more out there.
2002 Yamaha R6-----2003 Yamaha R6

Image
ThisEndUp
Level 1.5
Level 1.5
Posts: 185
Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 8:58 pm
Location: No. NJ

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by ThisEndUp »

Same price.

That fleabay item is no bargain.

Go to a store and feel them out.

+1 what George said about foam grips.
'91 Yamaha FZR600
'09 Aprilia RS 125
'94 Ducati SS/CR 900
'75 Yamaha RD/TD350
'73 Suzuki TR500 Replica
User avatar
megaloxana
2000+ Posts
2000+ Posts
Posts: 2282
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 5:05 pm
Location: Hanover, PA 17331
Contact:

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by megaloxana »

I still have the 38k mile stockers on my bike. I did buy all black pro-grips last season and I liked them alot. Only problem is I have misplaced them :duh:
'92 FZR 600
Airtech R1 kit \*/ 520 conversion \*/ 14F-47R gearing
K&N pod filters \*/ Stage 3 jet kit \*/ Factory Pro shift kit \*/ Full V&H SS exhaust
Custom '02 R6 undertail \*/ YZF gas tank \*/ Raised via dogbones \*/ custom flush turnsignals
Full R6 brake set-up \*/ SS lines \*/ Progressive fork springs \*/ ZX2 coilpack


ADD YOURSELF TO THE OFFICIAL FZRONLINE GOOGLE EARTH MAP :bunny :banjoman
User avatar
tommyj27
Level 9.5
Level 9.5
Posts: 970
Joined: Wed May 07, 2008 10:59 am
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by tommyj27 »

megaloxana wrote:I still have the 38k mile stockers on my bike. I did buy all black pro-grips last season and I liked them alot. Only problem is I have misplaced them :duh:
did you misplace your handlebars as well?
User avatar
megaloxana
2000+ Posts
2000+ Posts
Posts: 2282
Joined: Thu May 15, 2008 5:05 pm
Location: Hanover, PA 17331
Contact:

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by megaloxana »

tommyj27 wrote:
megaloxana wrote:I still have the 38k mile stockers on my bike. I did buy all black pro-grips last season and I liked them alot. Only problem is I have misplaced them :duh:
did you misplace your handlebars as well?
not yet :tard:
'92 FZR 600
Airtech R1 kit \*/ 520 conversion \*/ 14F-47R gearing
K&N pod filters \*/ Stage 3 jet kit \*/ Factory Pro shift kit \*/ Full V&H SS exhaust
Custom '02 R6 undertail \*/ YZF gas tank \*/ Raised via dogbones \*/ custom flush turnsignals
Full R6 brake set-up \*/ SS lines \*/ Progressive fork springs \*/ ZX2 coilpack


ADD YOURSELF TO THE OFFICIAL FZRONLINE GOOGLE EARTH MAP :bunny :banjoman
User avatar
mrfreeze5
Level 8.0
Level 8.0
Posts: 811
Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:15 am
Location: Denver, Co

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by mrfreeze5 »

Ive got the same grips and I love them. They are soft and grippy, but dont get tacky or sticky. Very comfortable. Make sure you get the right size though. When I ordered mine they were advertised for a FZR but were about 10mm short. It wasnt a big deal since I am using aftermarket clipons and just cut the throttle tube down myself.
User avatar
Fizzinatorr
Level 6.5
Level 6.5
Posts: 662
Joined: Fri May 30, 2008 5:05 pm
Location: Middle of NJ

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by Fizzinatorr »

I had those on my hybrid in red

decent feel, comfortable won't find much better even in a store
8 Bikes so far...more coming too...Image

Finished my 2000 GSXR 750 -> Link here viewtopic.php?f=68&t=3617
User avatar
haunter
2000+ Posts
2000+ Posts
Posts: 2266
Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 9:17 am
Location: Urbana, Il USA
Contact:

Re: what do you think of these grips?

Post by haunter »

had those, enjoyed them. solid grips.

they still looked 6 months later when I sold the bike they were on, and that included alot of wintery riding
Post Reply