News:

This forum is run by RPM and donations from members.

It is the donations of the members that help offset the operating cost of the forum. The secondary benefit of being a contributing member is the ability to save big during RPM Holiday sales. For more information please check out this link: Membership has its privileges 

Thank you for your support of the all mighty FJ.

Main Menu

Do you use a aftermarket grip?

Started by aigram, May 12, 2020, 09:08:06 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

aigram

Does anyone have a good user story to share about their aftermarket grip? I'm looking for something with more support than the foam grips offer.
Some criteria: Anything with chrome is out of the question.
Alex
1989 FJ1200 3CV

JPaganel

I've used aftermarket grips on many of my bikes, but it's usually because I swap them out for heated ones.

I'm not what you're looking for in terms of "support".  Are you looking for softer, or firmer, or something else?
1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

aigram

My '89 has foam grips installed by the PO that look very similar to the foam grips available on RPM. IMO, they just are not that comfortable after anything more than an hour of riding..and to be honest, they look cheap. Since foam seems like one of the least firm options out there, I'm looking for something firmer.
Alex
1989 FJ1200 3CV

aigram

However, I will say that the one thing the foam grips are good at is reducing vibration transfer. I have the RPM bar ends and with these foam grips I don't get a lot of vibration into my hands.
Alex
1989 FJ1200 3CV

rlucas

Several years ago I found some off-brand foam grips at J.C. Whitney. They were obviously a cruiser\Harley-oriented item (dumb eagle insert on the end of the grip, which popped right out...). What I like about 'em is that they're really, really firm foam. They've held up remarkably well, going on well over 5 years with no sign of deterioration. Unfortunately, J.C. Whitney no longer lists them, but somebody out there has to have them. Oh, and they were cheap, too.
We're not a club. Clubs have rules. Pay dues. Wear hats and shit.

"Y'all might be faster than me, but you didn't have more fun than I did." Eric McClellan (RIP '15)

FJ1200W

Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA

FJ Flyer

Chris P.
'16 FJR1300ES
'87 FJ1200
'76 DT250

Wear your gear.


Millietant

Quote from: FJ1200W on May 13, 2020, 08:10:45 AM
I used these for decades. Great company and products.

https://grabongrips.com/motorcycle-grips-1

Wow, hadn't heard of Grab On Grips since the early 1980's  :sarcastic: :sarcastic:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

FJ1200W

Quote from: Millietant
Wow, hadn't heard of Grab On Grips since the early 1980's  :sarcastic: :sarcastic:


Yep, same owners, made in America.

I had them on all my motorcycles "back in the day".

K&N Superbike bars, of course ;)
Steve
Columbia, Missouri
USA

aviationfred

For standard grips on a pre-1991 FJ, the best I came up with was a set of plain Pro Grip 711 grips.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323633092435

With the use of a set of Grip Puppies over the Pro Grips.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/123899028067

This set up has worked very well for me. The foam of the Grip Puppies is a higher density than the 100% foam grips. The combo also creates a slightly larger grip diameter and I find it less fatiguing for my hands.

On my 95 there is much less vibrations in the handlebars. I use Koso Apollo Heated grips sold by RPM. These also have a slightly larger grip diameter than standard grips. I absolutely love these grips. I just recently installed these heated grips on my Honda VFR.

http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=KOSOGrips&cat=1

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor


ELIMINATOR

Barrel shaped grips work for me, standard grips are cylindrical. Barrel grips are ergonomic by comparison, personally I find them more comfortable.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dunstallmotorcycles.com%2Fproduct%2Fbeston-style-gt-grips%2F&psig=AOvVaw2sMOb2sDHAB7ZC0wY5MVv6&ust=1589567860923000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCIDs-O__s-kCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

Those aren't the ones I have, just showing you the shape.
BMW 1150GS
Moto Guzzi California 3

Millietant

Quote from: FJ1200W on May 13, 2020, 08:25:01 PM
Quote from: Millietant
Wow, hadn't heard of Grab On Grips since the early 1980's  :sarcastic: :sarcastic:


Yep, same owners, made in America.

I had them on all my motorcycles "back in the day".

K&N Superbike bars, of course ;)

I used to order mine direct from the USA in the late 1970's and early 1980's - I saw them in Motorcyclist Magazine and the journo's gave them good reviews, so I thought I'd try some  :biggrin:
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

Charlie-brm

Dads_FJ beat me to it. I also use the Pro Grip 714. I'm on my second or third set and a friend of mine with way more motorcycle experience than I, covets them. One of the first things he spotted on my FJ.

Hands aren't much different from feet. There is that soft arch across the middle of the palm. It needs support. The 714 has a slight but noticeable arc in the profile. This link clearly shows that bulge.
Pro Grip doesn't feature that like it's a big deal, but, it's a big deal. They also have some give but won't mush up. They look firm and they are. Things that look comfy just because they are soft are usually ( -----).

Pro Grips are under $20 and off the pegboard rack. You just might have to work a little harder to find the particular 714.

https://fortnine.ca/en/pro-grip-714-dual-sport-grips
If someone wants to see any images I refer to in posts, first check my gallery here. If no bueno, send me a PM. More than glad to share.
Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012