Another Spider Grips fan. I've had the same ones Chris linked to on my SV for a couple of years, still in pretty good shape. I'd like to try the new Peak Grip they're making, although it sounds like they might be designed more for comfort than great feel.
rraider: i would try the renthal dual or kevlar personally. That seems to be the most popular with track guys. They are made specifically for the track.
Domino XM2 super soft for me. They are not as 'supersoft' as indicated in the name and like them a lot better than the Rentals I've been running for years
Domino XM2 super soft for me. They are not as 'supersoft' as indicated in the name and like them a lot better than the Rentals I've been running for years
Out of curiosity, does anyone use Foam Grips here? At track days I see a lot of track/race bikes with foam grips. Is this mainly due to the cost or are they a bit more comfortable?
I will need new grips soon on the track bike and I like the Spider Grips that toejam suggested.
Must be an Aussy thing. I have NEVER seen a bike with foam grips here.
The kevlar grips last ok, but get nasty looking fast if you dont cover them when working on the bike or moving it.
I wear out grips where my right thumb is, and the ridge on the end of the bar the fastest. Anything full diamond I will use. Renthal, Driven. Doesnt matter.
Hell this year I dont think I kept the bike upright long enough to wear out a grip :lmao
But I generally go through about one set per year. Technically only the right one wears out, like I said where my thumb is due to blipping and throttle manipulation. That is the only place I have any constant pressure on a grip. Everything else my hands move a lot more.
i bet those things wear out FAST and have no real grip. that open-cell foam probably gets very slippy when wet too. the puffy nature probably reduces feel and action. i would give a set a go once to see it, but i bet that shit fails at everything.
I want to feel as if I am touching the ground. I dont want anything that would dampen the feel I get through the bike. No bar end weights, no squishy grips. I dont even like a stock seat (although I am using one right now).
I use Driven grips,(Not them stupid D3s) after switching from Renthals. I like the driven a little better because they are thicker than the Renthals without losing the feel.
I have the same ones that replaced my stockers... very comfortable and wont leave your hands hurting from the vibrations. Oh and price was perfect :beer:
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I just got the Spider Peaks for $17 shipped on eBay and they are the best grips I've tried to date. They made almost as much of a difference in perceived vibration as my weighted bar ends. I can take road trips now and the tapered cut does wonders to keep feel while absorbing vibration in the outers. Great for anyone who rides street or street and track...
The Spider Peak grips had help from a tire manufacturer to produce them for their Pikes Peak winning bike. I am going off memory, but when they were in our shop I believe they said Bridgestone helped them produce the compound on them.
Renthal kevlar dual-compound grips here. Have had them for months and even though the surface nubs are pretty worn, they're still just as tacky as they were when they were new.
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