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
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.
This is the best image I could find on the net quickly.
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 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.
Yeah. That is what I think as well. I have ordered a pair of Spider grips, but Ill drive past the bike shop on the way home to grab a pair of the foam ones as well to test them out.
What really tempts me is that I am sure that I have seen these types of grips of similar look/material on wsbk and motogp bikes before and always wanted to find out why some riders used them.
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