Post by: Robbus on 30 July 2013, 07:14:17 pm
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 (http://www.renthalroad.com/File/product_grips.aspx) in 32mm diameter but they're a bit of a weird colour :crazy I should engage my brain at some point too and measure the diameter of the current grips!
Any suggestions?
Cheers,
Rob
Post by: Punkstig on 30 July 2013, 07:48:08 pm
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!
Post by: Robbus on 30 July 2013, 07:51:58 pm
Cheers,
Rob
Post by: Punkstig on 30 July 2013, 07:56:04 pm
Degrease the bar before putting new grips on.
Post by: elbrownos on 30 July 2013, 08:24:57 pm
Motorcycle handlebar grip removal. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf-EKwyER74#)
Post by: Punkstig on 30 July 2013, 09:06:01 pm
Post by: Doddsie on 30 July 2013, 11:27:35 pm
Post by: Robbus 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 ;)
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 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330722264897)
Cheers.
Rob
Post by: comicsans on 01 August 2013, 10:05:43 am
Post by: Robbus on 01 August 2013, 10:36:34 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
Post by: comicsans on 01 August 2013, 12:36:37 pm
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 (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 (http://youtu.be/vWX4Nddkz8o)
Post by: Robbus on 01 August 2013, 01:38:53 pm
Cheers,
Rob
Post by: comicsans on 02 August 2013, 08:13:50 am
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
Post by: Robbus on 02 August 2013, 12:24:45 pm
Post by: Robbus on 03 August 2013, 06:02:47 pm
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
Post by: comicsans on 06 August 2013, 09:18:08 am
Post by: Robbus on 06 August 2013, 03:52:40 pm
These are the grips I fitted:
http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/renthal-road-race-grips-medium-p-402459.html (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 (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
Post by: mars696 on 06 August 2013, 04:26:51 pm
I had the medium.The throttle grip last just 6 months :(
Post by: Punkstig on 06 August 2013, 06:26:14 pm
You can either get used to the new ones or as you said put heated ones back on!
Post by: Robbus on 06 August 2013, 06:27:59 pm
Happy to hear the grips won't last >: ahh well!
Cheers,
Rob
Post by: apage16 on 26 October 2013, 01:42:08 am
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.