So it is time for some new grips.

Discussion in 'General VFR Discussions' started by Vfryellow, Aug 25, 2012.

  1. Vfryellow

    Vfryellow New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2012
    Messages:
    90
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Map
    I need to install new grips on my 2000 vfr. What are you all using? Looking for comfort and good grip.
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #1
  2. mello dude

    mello dude Administrator

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2006
    Messages:
    4,358
    Likes Received:
    429
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Southwest Ohio
    Map


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #2
  3. rbednar

    rbednar New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    127
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Schooley's Mountain, NJ
    Map


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #3
  4. Durk

    Durk New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2012
    Messages:
    408
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Pittsburgh, PA
    I just put the pro grip 724s on after reading the positive feedback they get on here.
    I have to hit a stretch of slab for my work commute and my right had would be asleep in a minute.
    With these new grips I got a few tingles but nowhere near the flat out numbness.
    I put them on without grip glue, and there is some twisting. I'm going to redo them this winter with glue..
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #4
  5. taylor65

    taylor65 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2011
    Messages:
    545
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    florence, al.
    Map
    I use safety wire combined with glue to keep mine from spinning. There is usually groves in the grips for the wire. I had the progrip superbike grip I can't remember the number on for about two years. Figured I could stand some slimmer grips as I hadn't had anymore nmbness . That first ride back on slimmer grips and my hands mainly my right one were going numb to the point of hurting . Went back to the pro grip and the numbness was gone
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #5
  6. DaHose

    DaHose New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2011
    Messages:
    1,003
    Likes Received:
    85
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Napa, CA.
    Map


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #6
  7. Keager

    Keager Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2007
    Messages:
    1,359
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    East Moline, IL - my own 'hood
    Map
    don't laugh, but I use break cleaner to hold mine in place. Spray the insides of them good, slide them on (acts like a lube to slide them on) then once the break cleaner eats away the rubber a little, it melts them to the plastic. Sounds harsh, but never had any problems. Ever. When I put them on, I use my hand to support it, holding it on and just use my other hand to slide it on. works great, takes longer to remove the old ones before putting the new ones on. Replaced the factory grips after about 1 month of new, and never given me any issues.
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #7
  8. experience780

    experience780 New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2012
    Messages:
    200
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    centerville, IA
    I've used hair spray before. Acts as lube going on but acts as glue once dry and its cheap
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #8
Related Topics

Share This Page