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Old 03-20-2010, 06:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Grips?

Has anybody replaced there stock grips and if so what type did you install? Looking for suggestions.
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Old 03-20-2010, 08:15 PM   #2 (permalink)
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For standard grips I prefer Pro grip -gel grips, they provide just a bit more cushion for the hands.but I`m considering heated grips instead, I had heated grips on my Rs and i`m trying to decide if I need them on the ST.
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The good thing about grips is that they are pretty inexpensive.
A small thin philips and some WD40 gets the old ones off. Clean the WD40 crap off and slide the new ones on.
Due to an injury involving my right hand I have two different grips on.

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For standard grips I prefer Pro grip -gel grips, they provide just a bit more cushion for the hands.but I`m considering heated grips instead, I had heated grips on my Rs and i`m trying to decide if I need them on the ST.
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Old 03-20-2010, 11:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I just installed Oxfords on my bike and if memory serves me(ha) the Canyon boys suggested using compressed air to remove the grips, I was amassed, blow air in the end and just pulled the grip off, blow air in the end and just put the left grip right on- the grip just puffed right up- took maybe 15 seconds
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Thanks, I have started to look @ the Oxfords and they look like a good alternative. I have never replaced the grips on any of my bikes before so am wondering since the left is 7/8ths would that make the right grip 1 inch due to the throttle tube or are they both 7/8ths? Thanks in advance.
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