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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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I picked up a set of raised clipon's from ranchome (that he originally got from Sprock) and I need some recommendations for comfortable grips. Keep in mind that I'll be "commuting" about 1200 miles roundtrip to work this summer, so comfort is a must. What's a good, comfortable set of grips?

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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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I have Foamies on most of mine - comfortable cheap & expendable , but usually last only a season. At 7 or 8 bucks - that's okay with me.

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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Sprock
I have Foamies on most of mine - comfortable cheap & expendable , but usually last only a season. At 7 or 8 bucks - that's okay with me.

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Thanks for the link Sprock. I forgot to mention I have a crampbuster on the throttle, so I'm not too sure how well foamies would work.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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i get mine at bicycle/ mountain bike shops. they have alot of different kinds and designs of grips.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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I know you said Summer but I love my Oxford heated grips. Even as just grips they're good and... grippy... Plus they're obviously great when Summer's over! That's gonna be a first upgrade for any bike I get in the future. I love the gran turismos on my old CB550 but I'm considering Oxfords for that too.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Ive been looking for something similar too... The stock grips wear on my hands... Anyone using Jel grips? If so how are you liking them

Idea of Foam is not appealing to me
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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i recently got these

Pro Grip 719 RVGS Open End Gel Grip - Street Motorcycle - Motorcycle Superstore

theyre inexpensive, very comfortable. and they fit on the bars very tight so theres really no need to glue them on.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by thedrewski86
I know you said Summer but I love my Oxford heated grips. Even as just grips they're good and... grippy... Plus they're obviously great when Summer's over! That's gonna be a first upgrade for any bike I get in the future. I love the gran turismos on my old CB550 but I'm considering Oxfords for that too.
Yep. summer. I had a set of Symtec 5 zone grips on my old ATV and loved them. I haven't passed on the idea of heated grips, though. I went for a quick ride today with my new Alpinestars "wind block" gloves and while they do block the wind, they don't stay very warm.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sjona2011
i recently got these

Pro Grip 719 RVGS Open End Gel Grip - Street Motorcycle - Motorcycle Superstore

theyre inexpensive, very comfortable. and they fit on the bars very tight so theres really no need to glue them on.
Thanks for the link. I will check those out
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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+1 sjona2011... Ive glanced at these a couple of times on previous orders with Superstore... Think its time to just order em
 
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