frEEk
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posted June 29, 2006 02:42 PM
touring grips
anyone replaced the grips with something more comfortable for longer trips? which ones did you use and how happy with them were you?
   
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park12r
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posted June 29, 2006 10:40 PM
i remember some guys using bmw grip...i just cant remember which forum
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Triggerman
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posted July 02, 2006 07:00 PM
I am getting these softer rubber grips put on soon they are 35 bucks CDN they are about 1/4 '' thick and look like they will be tons better , when i go and get them this week i will post the name of the Co that produces them , i am excited about these , that kinda lame eh LOL.
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Scooter
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posted July 02, 2006 11:38 PM
 Edited By: Scooter on 3 Jul 2006 00:42
I have these on every bike I own(5) Cant beat 'em for the price. Pro Grip Gel 699 "superbike" grips. Your local dealer should be able to get them in a day.
http://www.shop.com/op/~Sportbike_Gel_Grips_699-prod-12313072
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=18597&department=656&Division=6
Oh yeah, your in the grat white north...
http://www.dynamohumm.com/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=25209
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frEEk
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posted July 03, 2006 10:57 AM
thx for the feedback guys.
i think i'll give those a try scooter, since you obviously find them very satisfactory. any particular reason you prefer #699 over the other options? looks from the product pics that they are a touch thicker than the others (713 and 780 i think?).
triggerman, i'd still like to hear what you find too.
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Y2KZX12R
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posted July 03, 2006 12:43 PM
Freek, I use the gelgrip "pro grips" and a set of "ape hangars" on the bike.
Between the two its way better than stock.
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frEEk
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posted July 03, 2006 01:27 PM
u use the 699 model too?
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Y2KZX12R
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posted July 07, 2006 02:56 AM
699?
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frEEk
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posted July 07, 2006 08:22 AM
yah, the model # Scooter mentioned. there are several models of the gelgrip pro grips that fit the 12.
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maximus
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posted July 07, 2006 07:34 PM
Are they that good? I always thought no matter what you get you will still go numb, Has anyone tried heated grips?
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Scooter
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posted July 09, 2006 11:40 AM
quote:
i think i'll give those a try scooter, since you obviously find them very satisfactory. any particular reason you prefer #699 over the other options? looks from the product pics that they are a touch thicker than the others (713 and 780 i think?).
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feek, yeah the 699 has a rectangle pattern that seems to help circulation in the hands. I usually have a new spare set hanging in the garage. Put a set on my TL yesterday. They're a little thicker than about any other grip I've seen other than those "Johar" foam grips http://www.huntwilde.com/Johar.htm They're nice but the foam seemed to deteriorate after a season or so.
tried the "724", look good but nowhere near as comfey.
http://www.shop.com/op/~Progrip_Dual_Density_Road_Grips_724-prod-12313737?xit_recom=1
had the "780" on wifes ZR7. very soft only much thinner,( for smaller hands?) she now has 699's
http://www.shop.com/op/~Progrip_Sportbike_Race_Grip_780-prod-12312994?xit_recom=1
never rode with 713's but they seem a tad thinner than the 699.
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Y2KZX12R
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posted July 09, 2006 04:32 PM
Yea I run the 699's.
Mine are safety wired in the 3 grooves 3 times around with stainless safety wire.
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frEEk
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posted July 09, 2006 05:46 PM
installed them today. went on easy, feel nice so far. only slightly thicker, but certainly software. look forward to trying them out.
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MAXIMUS
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posted July 09, 2006 06:41 PM
cool let us know freek, thanks.
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Scooter
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posted July 18, 2006 07:31 PM
Well?
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted July 22, 2006 04:41 AM
I used the 780 on her 600 and she liked them well enough....I mostly just use the stock ones as I ALWAYS wear gloves....so it doesnt really matter
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frEEk
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posted July 30, 2006 09:48 AM
seems they worked just fine. tho they don't feel much softter when inspected, they definitely felt more comfy when i swapped from my 12 to the stock 14 (which uses the same grips as the 12 and 10 and 6..). i'd have to say i'm quite happy with them. jsut don't expect them to be as cushy as the foam grips you commonly see on cruisers.
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the_other_big_Mike
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posted July 30, 2006 07:16 PM
quote:
Yea I run the 699's.
Mine are safety wired in the 3 grooves 3 times around with stainless safety wire.
+1
Same setup for me as well, still gettng a little "buzz" thru the Helibars though...Thinking of stuffing some foam inside the bars as suggested on another board...
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Akrapovic Full Race System, PC3, BMC Race Filters, Puig Windscreen, Helibars, Pro Grips, Clear Alternatives LED Integrated Tailight, Gilles Rearsets, Extreme Graphics Hugger, Engine Ice, Dino Hinge, Muzzy Block Off Plates..
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