grips

derf · 07-21-2011, 01:22 AM

Ok odd question but how often do change your grips? The only reason I ask is that I can remember changing grips in the past, but its been like a once every other thing, this year I'm on my 3rd set on the CBR and 2nd on the KLR. The KLR got a few thousand miles out of the last set of grips, but the CBR got maybe 250 miles out of a set of renthals before I wore through the rubber to the bar. In the past I am guessing I was getting about 10k out of a pair of grip

Rangerscott · 07-21-2011, 01:46 AM

Over 50k on the vfr's stockers. Unless they are super soft, I dont see why theyd were out.

derf · 07-21-2011, 01:52 AM

Yeh I like the softer compound ones, but this last set just wore through in 3 rides plus a handful of short commutes.

they were wearing like they were pencil erasers, just rubbing right off

Trip · 07-21-2011, 06:45 AM

You are gripping the bars way too hard. Relax your grip.

Or you are buying shitty grips.

G-Rex · 07-21-2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

You are gripping the bars way too hard. Relax your grip.

Or you are buying shitty grips.

What he said.

The only time I've ever had to replace grips was if someone got too overzealous with tie-downs and ripped them.

I'm going on 9 years and 70,000 miles with the stock grips on the Busa and they look perfect. You need to relax there Skippy.

jtemple · 07-21-2011, 09:33 AM

I replace mine when the texturing gets worn smooth. Usually about once a year.

Rangerscott · 07-21-2011, 09:46 AM

Id hate to be your weiner.

Phenix_Rider · 07-21-2011, 09:47 AM

I chose the last option

Otherwise, never. I don't see how they'd wear out, unless you are using pencil erasers?

Phenix_Rider · 07-21-2011, 09:49 AM

I have worn out my shift lever rubber boot though. Twice

jtemple · 07-21-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Id hate to be your weiner.

My weiner = owned.

View Poll Results: How often do you change your grips
less than 1000 miles	1	7.69%
1000-5000 miles	0	0%
5000-10,000 miles	0	0%
10,000 plus	5	38.46%
When taters whore of an ex wife can suck a grapefruit through them with no problem	7	53.85%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

07-21-2011, 01:22 AM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	grips Ok odd question but how often do change your grips? The only reason I ask is that I can remember changing grips in the past, but its been like a once every other thing, this year I'm on my 3rd set on the CBR and 2nd on the KLR. The KLR got a few thousand miles out of the last set of grips, but the CBR got maybe 250 miles out of a set of renthals before I wore through the rubber to the bar. In the past I am guessing I was getting about 10k out of a pair of grip __________________ Last edited by derf; 07-21-2011 at 01:25 AM..

07-21-2011, 01:52 AM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Yeh I like the softer compound ones, but this last set just wore through in 3 rides plus a handful of short commutes. they were wearing like they were pencil erasers, just rubbing right off __________________

07-21-2011, 01:46 AM	#2
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Over 50k on the vfr's stockers. Unless they are super soft, I dont see why theyd were out.

07-21-2011, 06:45 AM	#4
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,269	You are gripping the bars way too hard. Relax your grip. Or you are buying shitty grips.

07-21-2011, 09:33 AM	#6
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I replace mine when the texturing gets worn smooth. Usually about once a year.

07-21-2011, 09:46 AM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Id hate to be your weiner.