I have had spider, protaper, odi, and oury grips. My favorite grip so far has been the Oury Grip (bought from DFR). In my opinion they are the most comfortable and I never lose my grip with them
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I really need new grips on my quad and i was wondering what people on here would suggest.
I dont need heated grips or anything like that. Just something that is comfortable, good quality & at most $30 or so...
Thanks much
I dont need heated grips or anything like that. Just something that is comfortable, good quality & at most $30 or so...
Thanks much
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I like the renthal grips they are my favorite
Pro Taper Dual Compounds are a WIN in my books!
When I used to race mx and sx on my RM125, the Renthal half wafers were my favorite. That was a number of years ago though.
ODI lock on. You'll never have to mess with grip glue again.
btw, what i do is wrap two layers of electrical tape around the grip, and then tape a WD-40 straw to my air compressor. slip the grip on a little then stick the straw under it and blow it up, twist it around where you want it and pull the straw out. i have never had it slip or rotate on me, and theres no messy grip glue to fail on you.
Well since i didn't get a majority vote on this then what i take from it is that it all depends on personal preference..
I'll be checking out some grips at the local motorsports shop and take a second look at the ones you guys mentioned..
thanks
I'll be checking out some grips at the local motorsports shop and take a second look at the ones you guys mentioned..
thanks
oury are my favorite for sure.
ODI's are the best grip's ive used yet. 100% grip but the only bad thing is they are wider than most grips due to the locking mechanism. so you have to move your controls in just a little bit. but its worth it when your not always a having your grip's slip, or come off.
QUOTE (ballsdeep450 @ Mar 24 2009, 09:50 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=761803
I second that.ODI's are the best grip's ive used yet. 100% grip but the only bad thing is they are wider than most grips due to the locking mechanism. so you have to move your controls in just a little bit. but its worth it when your not always a having your grip's slip, or come off.[/b]
QUOTE (ballsdeep450 @ Mar 24 2009, 10:50 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=761803
If you get the ODI's, I recommend using loctite for the threads. I thought mine were tightened as much as possible until the throttle side slid off once when I landed during a jump (a little scary). The bolts had vibrated loose, so from then on I made sure to use loctite on them.... until I got rid of them for OURY's! [attachment=5492:cool.gif]ODI's are the best grip's ive used yet. 100% grip but the only bad thing is they are wider than most grips due to the locking mechanism. so you have to move your controls in just a little bit. but its worth it when your not always a having your grip's slip, or come off.[/b]
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i'm interested in hearing why you guys swear by OURY so much.
i've run stock grips, Pro Taper Full Diamond, Pro Taper Half Waffle and Pro Taper Full Waffle. Now i'm back to Half Waffle (stock type grip made by Pro Taper)
i have yet to come across that i didn't like, but then again, i've never come across a grip that i swore by. its what i ride with. i don't recommend them or not recommend them. i just ride with them.
so why do people swear by OURY? or Spider? and Pro Taper has a new Pillow Top. anyone ride those yet?
i also have a pair of brand new in the box ODI's for sale as well.
i've run stock grips, Pro Taper Full Diamond, Pro Taper Half Waffle and Pro Taper Full Waffle. Now i'm back to Half Waffle (stock type grip made by Pro Taper)
i have yet to come across that i didn't like, but then again, i've never come across a grip that i swore by. its what i ride with. i don't recommend them or not recommend them. i just ride with them.
so why do people swear by OURY? or Spider? and Pro Taper has a new Pillow Top. anyone ride those yet?
i also have a pair of brand new in the box ODI's for sale as well.
I enjoy my OURY's for a few reasons.
1st - Their big block pattern is easy to grip and I never feel my hand slipping on them.
2nd - The thickness of the grip makes my hand feel more comfortable on the bars. The stock grips and even spider grips were too thin for my liking as it felt like I was literally grabbing a metal bar with a very thin piece of rubber on it.
3rd - The thickness combined with the compound of the grip makes it soft which helps my hands absorb the impact better. My hands are actually less sore when I use these grips.
I used these grips with my twinwall bars and I loved them. Now I have the flexx bars, and combined with the OURY grips, hard landings and harsh bumps are much easier on my hands then they ever were with stock style grips/handle bars.
Hope that helps..... I could go on for longer probably but I'll stop now.... :blahblah:
1st - Their big block pattern is easy to grip and I never feel my hand slipping on them.
2nd - The thickness of the grip makes my hand feel more comfortable on the bars. The stock grips and even spider grips were too thin for my liking as it felt like I was literally grabbing a metal bar with a very thin piece of rubber on it.
3rd - The thickness combined with the compound of the grip makes it soft which helps my hands absorb the impact better. My hands are actually less sore when I use these grips.
I used these grips with my twinwall bars and I loved them. Now I have the flexx bars, and combined with the OURY grips, hard landings and harsh bumps are much easier on my hands then they ever were with stock style grips/handle bars.
Hope that helps..... I could go on for longer probably but I'll stop now.... :blahblah:
no worries.
all those points are understandable.
but i kinda like the thinness of my grips. i don't think i would be comfortable with a thick griip like the ODI, OURY, or Spider. i feel like they would be too fat. but like anything else, i'm sure i could get used to it.
all those points are understandable.
but i kinda like the thinness of my grips. i don't think i would be comfortable with a thick griip like the ODI, OURY, or Spider. i feel like they would be too fat. but like anything else, i'm sure i could get used to it.
Yea, personal preference is all it really is. If you like the thin feel, then just stick with it.
I ended up loving the thickness but it doesn't mean everyone will.
I ended up loving the thickness but it doesn't mean everyone will.
i might try the Pro Taper Pillow Tops when i need new ones.
so i guess after all this that and the other, i'm partial to Pro Taper..........
so i guess after all this that and the other, i'm partial to Pro Taper..........
I just bought some Renthals as thats all they had at the motorsports place i went to.
But i'll be checking out different types. i think the pillow top and/or thicker grips might work for me..
only one way to find out.
Thanks again guys.
But i'll be checking out different types. i think the pillow top and/or thicker grips might work for me..
only one way to find out.
Thanks again guys.
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