Author Topic: Grips? (Read 4487 times)

Robbus · « **on:** 30 July 2013, 07:14:17 pm »

Hi all,

I'm thinking of changing my bars to the highly recommended Renthal 758s - although must admit to thinking about bucking the trend with 754s

I've got some no-name heated grips on currently which are unlikely to survive removal, and I don't find them comfy anyway as I've apparently got big hands. I stuck on some grip puppies at the weekend which has improved things but has gone slightly too far on the diameter front, so I'm looking for some recommendations for bog standard grips, the only ones I've found so far that tempt me are Renthal Kevlar jobbies in 32mm diameter but they're a bit of a weird colour

I should engage my brain at some point too and measure the diameter of the current grips!

Any suggestions?

Cheers,
Rob

Punkstig · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 July 2013, 07:48:08 pm »

I tried them Kevlar ones and they're bullshit,
Lovely grippy rubber but bollox do they last any longer.
I've tried several and personally I like the extra circumference the heated grips have, I find I have more throttle control with them!

Robbus · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 July 2013, 07:51:58 pm »

Ta fella, that's saved me a tenner then. I wonder what the chances are of getting my old grips off in one piece, well clutch side anyway? Hmmmm!

Cheers,
Rob

Punkstig · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 July 2013, 07:56:04 pm »

Use a screwdriver and spray wd40 (preferably with the little straw) inbetween the grip and the bar, wiggle the screwdriver around between the grip and the bar and it should come off quite easily.
Degrease the bar before putting new grips on.

elbrownos · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 July 2013, 08:24:57 pm »

I found this technique works well


Motorcycle handlebar grip removal.

Punkstig · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 July 2013, 09:06:01 pm »

Yeah- do that with a screwdriver whilst spraying wd40 in there, comes off even easier than the vid!

Doddsie · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 July 2013, 11:27:35 pm »

grip puppies any good? Thought about getting some a while back but had visions of them twisting and not gripping properly????

Robbus · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 July 2013, 08:54:55 am »

Thanks all, I'll see if I can get the grip off before purchasing any replacements, that's me, like to live dangerously

Quote from: Doddsie on 30 July 2013, 11:27:35 pm

grip puppies any good? Thought about getting some a while back but had visions of them twisting and not gripping properly????

Well they were a bit of a bugger to get on, probably as my grips are at the upper end of the size scale, but got there with plenty of soapy water. I'm definitely noticing the difference in comfort so worthwhile even if it's only a temporary measure. I got them from this seller, offer of £12 was accepted:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330722264897

Cheers.
Rob

comicsans · « **Reply #8 on:** 01 August 2013, 10:05:43 am »

i went for a set of the renthal 755-01-BK for my fzs600 i cut an inch off either site and im loving them! i got my left grip off with a screwdriver and some wd40 the right one comes off with the throttle assembly. i can take a picture tongiht if you want to see how they look.

Robbus · « **Reply #9 on:** 01 August 2013, 10:36:34 am »

I caved in yesterday and ordered the 758s plus some bog standard renthal grips (to get the order over £30 for free delivery

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Quote from: comicsans on 01 August 2013, 10:05:43 am

i went for a set of the renthal 755-01-BK for my fzs600 i cut an inch off either site and im loving them! i got my left grip off with a screwdriver and some wd40 the right one comes off with the throttle assembly. i can take a picture tongiht if you want to see how they look.

It'd be good to see your set up, did you drill your bars or go for the file down and tape option on the controls?

Cheers,
Rob

comicsans · « **Reply #10 on:** 01 August 2013, 12:36:37 pm »

i filed them down it seemed too much hard work to drill them the left control will move if you push it hard enough but its no big deal really.

The renthals out of the box are really wide i would recomend taking an inch off either end and also i bought these bar ends from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Bar-End-Plugs-Crash-Protectors-titanium-alloy-22mm-steel-bars-/151077722541

also check this video from delboys garage on ebay http://youtu.be/vWX4Nddkz8o

Robbus · « **Reply #11 on:** 01 August 2013, 01:38:53 pm »

Cracking stuff, that vid's spot on, just need to wait for the postman to deliver now!

Cheers,
Rob

comicsans · « **Reply #12 on:** 02 August 2013, 08:13:50 am »

Details

FZS600 Renthal 755-01 Medium Handlebars

It was a little dark when i got home last night so i took a picture this morning, as you can see even with taking an inch off either side there still pretty wide.

Its a hell of alot better riding position than the originals.

Ben

Robbus · « **Reply #13 on:** 02 August 2013, 12:24:45 pm »

Thanks for the pic! My bar has just arrived, I'm currently making revving noises at my desk

Robbus · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 August 2013, 06:02:47 pm »

Got the bars on today, shouldn't have worried about getting the old grips off as I was able to pull them straight off, no messing with screwdrivers and WD40. I put some Renthal medium grips back on, much smaller diameter, my plan of sticking the grip puppies on them is slightly flawed due to the fact they've been stretched by the heated grips, hopefully they'll shrink back a bit, time will tell.

I haven't cut the bar, thought I'd see how it was for the time being, easy enough to shift things along the bar though if I do decide to.

Only had a very short ride but it feels good, will be having a long ride back over the hills tomorrow so that'll be a good test for comfort.

Cheers,
Rob

comicsans · « **Reply #15 on:** 06 August 2013, 09:18:08 am »

post some pics! have you got a link to the grips you bought?

Robbus · « **Reply #16 on:** 06 August 2013, 03:52:40 pm »

Still waiting on some bar ends - small biketek ones bit like the ones you suggested.

These are the grips I fitted:
http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/renthal-road-race-grips-medium-p-402459.html

I'm not loving them, too small a diameter but bearable on the new bar. Will have to do something about them though sooner than later. I did find these which sound perfect:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co.uk/14/71/982/4647/PRODUCT-REVIEW/Pro-Grip-842-Gel-Duo-Density-Cruiser-Grip.aspx

But only available from the US so get to be a silly price to get them here. I'll probably end up putting the heated grips back on unless my grip puppies magically shrink back so they'll fit.

Pics will come some when.

Cheers,
Rob

mars696 · « **Reply #17 on:** 06 August 2013, 04:26:51 pm »

Renthal road race grips are very good,but they worn out prety fast.
I had the medium.The throttle grip last just 6 months

Punkstig · « **Reply #18 on:** 06 August 2013, 06:26:14 pm »

It's a weird feeling going from heated grips down to normal ones, the thicker ones have a similar effect to a quick action throttle, all be it on a smaller scale.
You can either get used to the new ones or as you said put heated ones back on!

Robbus · « **Reply #19 on:** 06 August 2013, 06:27:59 pm »

Here's some pics as the bar ends were waiting for me when I got home.

Details

Happy to hear the grips won't last

ahh well!

Cheers,
Rob

apage16 · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 October 2013, 01:42:08 am »

Quote from: comicsans on 02 August 2013, 08:13:50 am

Details
FZS600 Renthal 755-01 Medium Handlebars
FZS600 Renthal 755-01 Medium Handlebars

It was a little dark when i got home last night so i took a picture this morning, as you can see even with taking an inch off either side there still pretty wide.

Its a hell of alot better riding position than the originals.

Ben

Hey Ben,

How are the bars different to the originals? I'm looking for a little more height as well as the width. Just can't decide which Renthals to get!

Ta.