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Most comfortable grips for 94-97 VFR?

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  1. eth727

    eth727 New Member

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    Does anyone have any advice for upgrading to the most comfortable grips for 94-97 VFR? I heard about a guy installing 2 left hand BMW 1100S grips on his VFR but not sure of his year.
     
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    Wow hmmm I like my stock grips as I've tried others and ened up back to the stock one's, guess it depends what you're after...
     
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  3. eth727

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    Superbike Gel grips on '97 aren't comfortable on long rides

    The grips I have on my '97 are superbike ones and aren't that comfortable. I've never tried the stock ones though. I have to admit they do look plain and innocent like something you'd see on a scooter.
     
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    My favorite are the Pro Grip 669 gel grip - quite a few of my riding buddies use them too. We nick-named them the waffle grips because of the checker board pattern on the grip. I think you can see a pic in my gallery.
     
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    I just ordered a set of those based on your reccomendation the last time the subject came up. I think I have progrips now, but a different model. Next how-to 'Installing new grips' hehe
     
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    I like my BMW grips. Take a look on my website for pics. Avalible at any BMW dealership.
     
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    Reg - the correct Pro Grip number is 699 not 669
     
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    well, here's what I ordered. I think it's the same as you're saying...

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    Them's the ones - the're pretty comfortable and have good feel too. I guess i've been hooked on them for about 7-8 years. I tryed the feel on a buddy bike and it was like - I got to order these now! In our little riding group of 4,
    a '97vfr750, a zx9r, a tl1000 and me, we all have the grips also.

    - Silly shit, but bike comfort and ergos are my #1 pet peeve.

    BTW - I use a throttle rocker too. It's a big help with hand and wrist fatique
     
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    you know, I have seen you guys talking about it and thought about getting one. I actually have a 'real' cruise control that came with the bike but the prior owner uninstalled cause he said he didnt think a bike should have cruise. i haven't installed it though.
     
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    I have installed the Progrip gel 719s and find them to great.Can go wrong with any progrip gel grips.
     
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    I use my 'real/ car like' cruise control all the time/every time I ride.
     
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    hey guys, just finished upgrading my grips as well - had those terrible phome grips. Went for some Harri's Performance grips - great feel and less vibration to my hands - have found them really comfy on long rides - I just have the carbon fibre look but you can get specfic VFR ones - my dealer stocks them but check out www.lockitt.com/AccessoriesGrips2.htm
    Also installed some Ballards heat pads underneath without any drama's for the winter and have to say on cold mornings I don't know how i lived without them - better then the bulky ones you buy as the don't streach the grip - hope this helps
    Tim
     
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