Need A New Set Of Handle Bar Grips...

pugheaven · 31 May 2012 at 13:55

... any recommendations? The rubber is basically perished on mine now, looking a little scruffy... just boggo super grip ones like this only scruffier lol:

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... made a mistake when ordering a new set with Gold ends, got them today and they don't match the brake/clutch lever I've bought below gold so... now they're on eBay.

However, need some bar grips, good quality ones... will contemplate Gold again if It can match these gold (very yellow gold) levers I've bought.. however, now I'm thinking just go straight forward quality grips with the silver bar ends I already have or black bar ends.

So, what can people recommend or should I just get another set of these ones above and then get bar light golden bar ends. The choice, the choice lol

pugheaven · 31 May 2012 at 14:32

Souleh said:
I use pro grips- would recommend. Had renthals (med compound) before which were good too but prefer the progrips

They just jumped to the top of my "possibles" list, nice them, cheers for the picture man, shows them nicely :cool:

EDIT: just found some nice bar ends that look exactly the same shade as my new levers...

http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/...085-bike-slim-motorcycle-bar-ends---18mm.html

pugheaven · 31 May 2012 at 14:58

MADMAN69UK said:
Or how about some comfort during the colder months, CLICKY

Man now your confusing the issue but you do have a good point man... **** lol. too many options lol...

How cold do hands get in the winter though, do these really make a difference?

pugheaven · 31 May 2012 at 15:24

arctine said:
Those levers/bar end weights are awful!

Hahaha, everyone to their own I suppose, I'm not convinced on the bar ends, have to admit, think it might be too much and I'll end up going Carbon which will go with my new wing mirrors and ram intakes (or possibly just keep my original silver anodised ones)... however I love the gold levers, really look nice in the flesh... and go with the front end of the bike... Each to their own I suppose :-)

pugheaven · 1 Jun 2012 at 11:35

Mmmm, deffo a consideration then as I do intend on using the bike in the winter (dry days only) but will use it!

pugheaven · 1 Jun 2012 at 11:42

4T5 said:
You could go for some Gel grips as you did mention some hand/wrist pain.

Yeah not sure if it's the angle I'm at, holding on too tight over prolonged use, not sure really maybe suddenly going and doing such mileage in 14 days, just strengthening up all different muscles suppose... tough one to call really. What I'll do is get out over weekend and over the next 2 week, just see how neck and wrists/hands are, see if they get used to the punishment.

pugheaven · 1 Jun 2012 at 16:54

Well, get this, I've been sat there looking and thinking about future mods etc, so, I've decided to sell the gold levers (just sold them for more than I paid as well, result) and I've ordered exactly the same short levers in Silver with RED adjuster... as I've got a couple of red bits on the bike, this then allows me to keep my original bar ends or go, silver, carbon...

I think I'm going to go "progrips" with the yellow gels etc... for now, don't need heated grips, it'd be a waste for the summer, and for now £15 nicker is fine with me.