Foam grips... should I keep them on?

utahninja · April 8th, 2010, 08:59 PM

When I bought my Ninja, I inherited a set of foam grips. I am thinking about getting rid of the foam grips for something else, as the foam seems too thick (1 1/2") and causes me to grip the throttle too much (if that makes any sense).

What does everyone think? Should I stay with the foam grips, or would you recommend another type of grip instead?

wayanlam · April 8th, 2010, 09:53 PM

imo you should find one that feels comfortable... an old used foamy grip is also probably really dirty from all the sweat of the old owner (if they didn't use gloves :P)

some people just like having something bigger to hold onto i guess, he he.

kkim · April 9th, 2010, 12:05 AM

grips are such a personal preference type of thing.

I'd say try checking some other bikes and find what feels comfortable for you, then change out your foam grips if they are causing you a problem.

dowmace · April 9th, 2010, 08:54 AM

My GPZ 550 had foam grips and I hated them, I suggest trying a different rubber grip and see how you like it, I doubt you'd choose the foam over them.

April 8th, 2010, 08:59 PM	#1
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	Foam grips... should I keep them on? When I bought my Ninja, I inherited a set of foam grips. I am thinking about getting rid of the foam grips for something else, as the foam seems too thick (1 1/2") and causes me to grip the throttle too much (if that makes any sense). What does everyone think? Should I stay with the foam grips, or would you recommend another type of grip instead? __________________________________________________ Ride Smart! Ride Safe!

April 8th, 2010, 09:53 PM	#2
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	imo you should find one that feels comfortable... an old used foamy grip is also probably really dirty from all the sweat of the old owner (if they didn't use gloves :P) some people just like having something bigger to hold onto i guess, he he. __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

April 9th, 2010, 08:54 AM	#4
dowmace ninjette.org member Name: Jonathan Location: Sapulpa, OK Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 65	My GPZ 550 had foam grips and I hated them, I suggest trying a different rubber grip and see how you like it, I doubt you'd choose the foam over them. __________________________________________________ I just wanna ride........

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April 9th, 2010, 12:05 AM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	grips are such a personal preference type of thing. I'd say try checking some other bikes and find what feels comfortable for you, then change out your foam grips if they are causing you a problem.