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Jim 'smooth' Brewer
September 15th, 2010, 07:35 AM
Maybe this is mundane, but I need to put new grips on my Ape. I still have the stock ones on my Ducati, which are ok, but I'd sure like something a little more comfortable, yet functional.

What's your favorite?

glenngsxr
September 15th, 2010, 07:45 AM
I'm a big fan of the renthals. They are pretty small in circumference so they don't feel huge in your hand (something I never have experienced anyways, hehe). They are pretty sticky and come in different compounds. If you like to be stuck to the bars, get the soft compound. I like to slide my hand around on the bars so I much prefer the hard compound. Something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Renthal-Diamond-Road-Grips-Medium/dp/B0031725WA

glenn #62

Jim 'smooth' Brewer
September 26th, 2010, 11:28 AM
Thanks Glenn.. I have those on my dirt bike, but I wanted something a little thicker and squishier on the Ape.

Otis likes the Galindo Superbike ones (http://www.galindodesigns.com/superbike.html) so I tried those and like 'em.

phildrummond
October 11th, 2010, 12:31 PM
Glad to hear, Jim. I have a set sitting in my office, bound for the R6 next year. Those Renthals are too skinny for me, too. Throttle hand cramps within a few laps.