RobATK94 1 Posted June 5, 2015 Last weekend at the curt Caselli fundraiser I was eye balling his daka rally bike and also the Baja rally XR650R. I noticed they both are running oversized foam grips. Anyone running these? Benefits? Lifespan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted June 5, 2015 i could see how an oversized grip would help on races over 100 miles thru rough terrain. my fingers get stiff and its more difficult to grab the brake or clutch , especially if i ride alot the month prior. i find myself letting go of the bar while riding to try and get my fingers to move Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted June 5, 2015 I use ProGrip 714-the largest grips I can find- I have large hands and hate small grips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted June 5, 2015 You can find these ProGrip "Rally Grips" at Clairemont Cycle Supply. Jaime is the only guy I know that stocks them locally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted June 5, 2015 You can find these ProGrip "Rally Grips" at Clairemont Cycle Supply. Jaime is the only guy I know that stocks them locally. pro grip rally grips.JPG progrip714.JPG that's what I have on my KLR... they're ok, but degrade in the sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobATK94 1 Posted June 5, 2015 Goofy footer - great mind think alike I guess. I couldn't find the foam ones, but found the rally grips. By the way cycle gear, San Marcos also stocks these. Hope to get some time with them this weekend. It just seemed weird that with all the grip technology out there I see foam grip on these incredible bikes. i can't remember seeing these on anything but older street bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted June 6, 2015 I use to run the foam grips on my street bike they just slid over my stock ones insanely comfortable,on my dirt bike I use pro grips rally also love them get great wear out of them. Gp motorcycles stocks them also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted June 6, 2015 So these just slide over the existing grips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted June 6, 2015 I put foam grips on my 990 after the KTM racer and employee I bought it from told me they did it to all the KTM rally bikes. They make a huge difference and dampen vibration considerably. http://www.ktmpartsexpress.com/progrip-786-foam-rally-grip-detail.htm?productid=20791088 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted June 6, 2015 I like those vacman will have to give a try. But oracle yeah this is what I had http://www.amazon.com/Woodys-M15-GRIPPUPPY-Puppy-Comfort-Grips/dp/B008FD6DXW worked great on street bike had on for 2 years and probably 17k miles made long freeway hauls nice. On like ur adventure I doubt they would last that long but even every year I think worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted June 6, 2015 Only thing to remember foam grips will hold any moisture from rain, washing bike, or riding on hot day without gloves I did that once was nasty. Just think sponge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted June 6, 2015 I like those vacman will have to give a try. But oracle yeah this is what I had http://www.amazon.com/Woodys-M15-GRIPPUPPY-Puppy-Comfort-Grips/dp/B008FD6DXW worked great on street bike had on for 2 years and probably 17k miles made long freeway hauls nice. On like ur adventure I doubt they would last that long but even every year I think worth it. Ok, thanks. I'm thinking about trying them on my work bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobATK94 1 Posted June 6, 2015 I gave the rally grips a shot and they felt pretty good. I don't know if it was mental or it actually IS better, but it seemed like it was easier to hold on to. And after 120, mostly dirt, miles my hands didn't feel as tired. They are larger then stock, but didnt feel like a huge harley grip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites