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kball1313
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Pillow top grips

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Was just reading about grips. This spring I tried Pro Taper pillow top grips. I've got long fingers and always like a grip that's got a bit bigger diameter. These grips are cushy soft and hang on well especially when they're wet I found. They're so soft that they'll actually squirm a bit if you squueze or twist em. Not so much that they're sloppy of course but enough to take some vibes away. I run em on my enduro bike with flexx bars and i've started replacing the grips on the rest of the bikes with em too.

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tried those and didnt realy like them, they made my arms tired faster?, and the ring is made out of 67year old unimog tires,grip doughnuts fix that tho
if you like big grips try tag rebound, i like them, but they make my arms tired faster
but i think grips are mostly personal preference
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Post by seanmx57 »

yeah my grip tire me out too :lol:

Sounds like you figured out how to get some more power or more traction. Or you got puny hands
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Post by iggys-amsoil »

These are what I use. Rosco turned us on to them. I don't think I'll use anything else.
Only prob I see is water collecting in all the holes. Not really a prob in Cali though...

Thanks for bringing this up, I need to order 2 pair.

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For a few cents more Bikebandit has them too.

http://www.bikebandit.com/progrip-714-d ... ally-grips
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Post by TYSTYX »

I use Spider grips on my CR500 as well as on my CBR1000.
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I love those pillow tops i swear they take away quite a bit of vibration and my hands last alot longer. They last pretty well through small crashes as well.
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Post by sugarshane »

I replaced the big grips that Iggy posted with a set of Pillow tops.
The big ones lasted 2 rides before I ditched em. They are comfortable but gave me horrible arm pump. The Pillow tops are ok but I use Tag rebounds on my other bikes and so far I like them the best.
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Post by 2strokeforever »

progrip 778 and renthal kevlar work for me, gonna try spider grips soon
the 450 will have less power and will be harder to start, and will be heavier, but to make up for it it will require more maintenance.
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like progrip 971, feel great but when they start falling apart they go quick
last longer than renthal kevlar still
the 450 will have less power and will be harder to start, and will be heavier, but to make up for it it will require more maintenance.
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Post by Roostius_Maximus »

I like the super cheap ones that are labeled "CR style" , come moulded to the throttle tube and the other side locks on. :wink:
Think the last set came in a Moose package.
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Post by Rhino89523 »

Been running those Iggy grips for a long time, I love them, they feel great if you have a bigger hand.
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