New Handlebar Grips

[Domenic]

I need new handlebar grips. Had Gel Progrips but they are tearing apart after two years riding. Anything better out there for track riding?

 

[jtsgsxr6]

I just ordered a set of Renthal Road Race grips in firm compound. Should be in this week and I can let you know my initial impressions.

 

[HondaGalToo]

I like the Driven gel grips. I've had them for a couple of years. Like 'em better than ProGrips, and I was a huge fan of progrips. They will probably be shot after a couple of seasons, though.
I hear good things about Renthal, may try them next.

 

[ronhix]

The thinner Renthal grips (light gray ones) work well for me. They give really good feedback from the front. They don't last long, but they are inexpensive.

 

[749scott]

ronhix;135612 wrote: The thinner Renthal grips (light gray ones) work well for me. They give really good feedback from the front. They don't last long, but they are inexpensive.

x2 :agree:

 

[upnadam]

x3 :agree:

 

[Olde English]

+1 on the Renthal Soft (light grey) grips.

 

[mattf]

+5 on the Renthals....been running both the yellow Kevlar and the new dual compound versions, both are great and seem to be holding up better than the Renthal full softs.

 

[Domenic]

Renthal grips it is!
Thanks everybody. Asking for opinions on this board gives me real trackrider feedback for a trackrider. Sooooo much better than some google review from some unknown magazine or some sport rider message board.

 

[sobottka]

i find the renthal grips to be too thin and like the larger diameter of stock grips.

 

[ronhix]

sobottka;135672 wrote: i ... like the larger diameter ...

I'll bet you do.

 

[Demps]

haaahaaaa

:adore:

 

[sobottka]

oh yeah?
:wow: just when you think you know a guy

ronhix;135612 wrote: The thinner... (...ones) work well for me. ...really good ...from the front.

:rainbow: uttahere:

 

[greeny]

Domenic;135665 wrote: Renthal grips it is!
Thanks everybody. Asking for opinions on this board gives me real trackrider feedback for a trackrider. Sooooo much better than some google review from some unknown magazine or some sport rider message board.

just stay away from the hard compound. that's what i have on my bike due to availability at the time and i'm not a big fan - lots of vibration. go with either the med or soft and just plan on replacing them a little sooner.

 

[vinny337]

ronhix;135612 wrote: The thinner Renthal grips (light gray ones) work well for me. They give really good feedback from the front. They don't last long, but they are inexpensive.

:agree:

 

[ronhix]

greeny;135692 wrote: ... stay away from the hard... that's what i have ... due to availability at the time and i'm ... a big fan ... of vibration.

You have issues Bro.

 

[gkotlin]

Jedi Master Heath Locum once told me. "clipons with Renthal soft grips."

Heath has spoken. I comply.

 

[madriders86]

pfffffff just wrap a roll or two of baseball grip tape around the bar. You'll never have to replace that stuff and it feels goood maaaan.

 

[Trent1098S]

So, how does one go about removing / replacing grips? I want to salvage the grip on the old Ducati bar and it seems to be superglued on...

 

[ERB68]

Trent1098S;135826 wrote: So, how does one go about removing / replacing grips? I want to salvage the grip on the old Ducati bar and it seems to be superglued on...

Trent take a thin long screw driver and force it up between the bar and grip. Spray a mild solvent like WD-40 to help brake up the grip glue. Brake clean works real good and when dry will leave the adhesive attached.