What are the thickest grips?

setasai · December 22nd, 2011, 09:29 PM

Can anybody provide input on the thickest grips? I have relatively large hands and the stock grips are wayyyyy too small. I've even tried progrips 719 and they're about the same size.

I'm considering trying out Progrips 842 cruiser grips.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...iser-Grip.aspx

Mountain Dew · December 22nd, 2011, 09:34 PM

The Driven D3s are pretty thick.. Not sure how they compare to those or the others you've tried.

My suggestion would be to somehow mod your bars to accept 1" grips or something.

DaBlue1 · December 23rd, 2011, 06:14 AM

Bikemaster http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.ac=SLI_SERP makes some foam grips which are thick and cushy, but I felt they were too thick with winter gloves. So I stuck with the Pro-gel grips.

Cazper · December 23rd, 2011, 09:54 AM

I don't actually have a solution... just a statement. I personally don't actually grip all the way around the grips... I usually just rest my hands on the bars. Even the throttle I don't wrap my hand completely around.

So here's my question... is it a problem of firmly gripping the grips? Also, how long do you typically try to do that?

setasai · December 23rd, 2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

I don't actually have a solution... just a statement. I personally don't actually grip all the way around the grips... I usually just rest my hands on the bars. Even the throttle I don't wrap my hand completely around.

So here's my question... is it a problem of firmly gripping the grips? Also, how long do you typically try to do that?

Heh same. I dont grip it all the way around either but I put grip puppies on and loved the larger size. It made it much more relaxed of the grip. I find that even when I'm just trying to accelerate, with narrow grips, I feel less "in tune" with the throttle.

Thanks for the tip though. All riders should conciously keep in mind to use loose grips but my issue is truely the size.

The reason why I dont like grip puppies is because it is very insulating for my heated grips and so I think if it was thicker but not "grip puppies + stock grip" thick, I might have a good middle ground.

December 22nd, 2011, 09:29 PM	#1
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	What are the thickest grips? Can anybody provide input on the thickest grips? I have relatively large hands and the stock grips are wayyyyy too small. I've even tried progrips 719 and they're about the same size. I'm considering trying out Progrips 842 cruiser grips. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...iser-Grip.aspx __________________________________________________ 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Sport Touring Style: ZG ST; Symtec heated grips; RAM GPS w/ mUSB; DIY reshaped seat; DIY Givi E21 Sidecases; 15T sprocket

December 22nd, 2011, 09:34 PM	#2
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	The Driven D3s are pretty thick.. Not sure how they compare to those or the others you've tried. My suggestion would be to somehow mod your bars to accept 1" grips or something. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 23rd, 2011, 09:54 AM	#4
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I don't actually have a solution... just a statement. I personally don't actually grip all the way around the grips... I usually just rest my hands on the bars. Even the throttle I don't wrap my hand completely around. So here's my question... is it a problem of firmly gripping the grips? Also, how long do you typically try to do that? __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

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DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Bikemaster http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.ac=SLI_SERP makes some foam grips which are thick and cushy, but I felt they were too thick with winter gloves. So I stuck with the Pro-gel grips.