Grips wearing out

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JimN

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I bought Pro Taper pillow top grips when I built FarmHog. They are comfortable and I like em but alas, they are wearing out faster than I think they should. Kind of wearing out like the heels on shoes do. Have about 45 hours of ride time on them.
I waiting on a pair of ODI Rogue grips, but if I don't like them, they'll come off faster than it took to get them on.

If anybody cares to comment on any particular grips they like to use, I'm all eyes.

https://www.amazon.com/Odi-Rogue-Single-Ply-Motorcycle-Grips/dp/B007GLVCN0/ref=sr_1_4?sr=8-4

worn grips 1a.jpg
worn grips 2a.jpg
 
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JimN

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#5
Pretty neat. I'd consider buying 1 of their remaining V1 sets to check out, but I run a thumb throttle and it doesn't look like they have any dual 7/8 grips in the color I'd want.
If the ODI Rogue grips don't work for me, I will consider the V2 grips. I'd rather not fall into the habit of having to change grips 1 or 2 times a year because I keep buying cheap ones.
 
Skipp

Skipp

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#6
I have bought 13 sets from them…they go on everything I build unless it’s a special build….havent bought the same color twice….

i did not like they faded once I received them..
 
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JimN

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They look good. Unfortunatley they don't make that style in atv grips, since I run a thumb throttle.
Progrip
Heh, had to hit the translation button on their website. Much obliged. The company is going on the list, their 807 and 837 look interesting.
 
sparkwizard

sparkwizard

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#9
I buy bicycle grips from Amazon when I use a thumb throttle. Avoid the foam ones, but the silicone ones work great.
Do not use Dawn to slide them on. They will never stick. Use Windex.
 
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JimN

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sparkwizard said:
I buy bicycle grips from Amazon when I use a thumb throttle. Avoid the foam ones, but the silicone ones work great.
Do not use Dawn to slide them on. They will never stick. Use Windex.
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Pro taper recommended using wd40 on their grips. Worked out pretty good.
I read "bicycle grips" and started having 50 year old flashbacks. :D They have come a ways since then.

Minimichael said:
I have liked biltwell's king fu grips. Those little ribs are comfortable and durable.
https://www.biltwellinc.com/products/closeout-kung-fu-tpv-grips-light-grey?currency=USD&variant=40488858517546&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&stkn=3174b2ddea37&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijdlbr1m_fkiUk6ThrKwpeCxiQSu0_PXsxRlOnQJwPsYusUN1yibjLhoCqmIQAvD_BwE
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Lol. I looked at the biltwell grips. Besides the kung fu I like the looks of the recoil style also. Looking at the torker grips is where I got the "wears like soles on a shoe" analogy.
Since they advertise as motorcycle grips only, I have to call em to see if they will sell 2 "dummy" grips as a pair.

I should have the odi rogue's here today or tomorrow. I'll see how those work out and go from there.
 
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