I have stuck with the stock grips as long as I could stand it. Seems like the ribbed stock grips are eating my hands. Anyways I have looked at the "custom" grips from BRP and Kuryakyn ISO. I would like some feedback on both if possible. I know there are many with the ISO grips, hopefully some with the BRPs. I dont have any chrome other than the 6spoke wheels and worried that the ISOs would stick out(shiny chrome)..Opinion on looks and functionality please.....Thanks in advance for any opinions.
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Advice Needed on Grips
- Thread starter stgilmer
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Thanks Bean, I knew it needed to be 7/8 just didn't know how comfort level stood up between the 2 before I ordered. The BRP ones are cheaper$ but are they really cheap as they look and no better than stock.
This is what I went to.
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Very interesting!:thumbup:...I don't get the numbness like I hear others having. Those definately look comfortable.
Dragonrider
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There's a thread here somewhere, where someone painted the chrome on the ISOs black - looked sweet. I have ISOs on all my bikes, wouldn't use anything else...
But they feel like one too!
bjt
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I thought you could order those from KewlMetal, they black powdercoat the metal parts on the ISO grips. I can't find them now in their store. Maybe it wasn't them who offered the blacked out ISO grips. :dontknow:
stormtrooper
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I use ISO grips on all my bikes.Chrome looks ok but black or any color powder coated would be nice.
Grips
I went with the Can Am Upgrade Grips with the Can Am Billet inserts. Then I added a set of Grip Puppies over the grips. Hand comfort has been much improved.
'09 SE5/trunkliner/tank bag, CalSci Windshield, Upgrade Grip w/ billet inserts & Grip Puppies/Can AM Custom Seat/Yoshimura Exhaust.
More add-ons to come.
I went with the Can Am Upgrade Grips with the Can Am Billet inserts. Then I added a set of Grip Puppies over the grips. Hand comfort has been much improved.
'09 SE5/trunkliner/tank bag, CalSci Windshield, Upgrade Grip w/ billet inserts & Grip Puppies/Can AM Custom Seat/Yoshimura Exhaust.
More add-ons to come.
Tom in NM
New member
try relaxing
Shane, new grips are fine - BUT, if the stock grips are "eating your hands" or if after riding for about a half hour they leave imprints on your hands that don't go away after 5 minutes - you are gripping too hard. This is especially apparent if you are riding without gloves. If you usually wear gloves and feel up to it, try a ride without them and see how your hands look after a short ride.
Your throttle hand should show more "tread" and show it for a little longer. Of course, everyone has different muscle tone and circulation, so it is up to each rider to evaluate their grip. Also, some rides and road conditions do require a strong grip - but in general, I think most riders are overdoing it. It is an easy habit to get into.
New grips will make a difference, but keep in mind, if you are gripping the handlebars too hard, the problem will probably still be there - and it will most likely move up to your wrists, elbows, shoulders and back over time.
Tom
Shane, new grips are fine - BUT, if the stock grips are "eating your hands" or if after riding for about a half hour they leave imprints on your hands that don't go away after 5 minutes - you are gripping too hard. This is especially apparent if you are riding without gloves. If you usually wear gloves and feel up to it, try a ride without them and see how your hands look after a short ride.
Your throttle hand should show more "tread" and show it for a little longer. Of course, everyone has different muscle tone and circulation, so it is up to each rider to evaluate their grip. Also, some rides and road conditions do require a strong grip - but in general, I think most riders are overdoing it. It is an easy habit to get into.
New grips will make a difference, but keep in mind, if you are gripping the handlebars too hard, the problem will probably still be there - and it will most likely move up to your wrists, elbows, shoulders and back over time.
Tom
I always ride without gloves, never cared for them unless its real cold out. I thought maybe I was gripping too hard, which I was back when I first started riding the spyder. Learned a long time ago not to do that, wind travels through my body into the steering, not fun. I have a print after riding on my throttle hand but it takes no where near 5 mins to go away. Grips were one thing BRP went cheap on, IMO. They are more like a cheap bicycle grip.
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