Newbie looking for levers & grips...

[BadInBlack]

Hey Guys,

Looking to see if someone could point me to a site or brand for red colored levers and some cushy grips.

I see the levers all over the place, just don't know who makes a good quality set with good fitment and function as well.

Also, this is my first sport bike, so some grips that have some cushion to them would be good.

Thanks,
-Joel

 

[jakestolar]

ant red levers or red accents on the levers?

 

[BadInBlack]

I see some other Members recommending rideitmoto.com.

 

[McMurphy]

I have ride it moto levers, pretty decent. Heard a lot of people say the red came out kind of pinkish, may need to repaint. But they work well.

Their grips are kinda cheaply made, never put them on.

 

[50dro]

Rideitmoto is the way to go if you want to go the inexpensive route. I like the shorty levers myself but be prepared for the anodization (all colors, even black) to fade rather quickly on any lever at that price point. Here's a link where there's pages of reviews on Rideitmoto. Other than the fading, people seem to like them. Rideitmoto

If you have some additional money to spend you can go with ASV or Pazzo levers or the like but you'll pay closer to $200. I don't have any direct experience with them but they seem to be better quality all around (as they should be for the additional cost)

Good luck!

5-0dro
www.5-0dro.com

 

[boston]

Yah I need some too.

 

[turboschwinn]

ASB has some good grips ASB 5662 Gel Thick Grips and I just got CRG levers from them. Was looking at the less expense ones as well as the Pazzo's but in the end CRG has a roller bearing on the adjust lever making it easier to move one handed/gloved. Not worried about any fading, or failing of parts...got the shorty ones, work great, two minutes to install, $2 cheaper than the pazzo's with no roller bearing. Go ASB!

 

[RT Performance]

i skipped ride it moto and bought a set from a seller on ebay this time.
if you search well on ebay you can get them for 36 Shipped....The ride it moto grips looked cool but Chery and I both got sore hand from them.

Get shorty's you'll like them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280525178084?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

these are what i have coming for the Kaw should be here sometime next week

 

[Lesley]

Levers= CRG direct from the webite.

Grips: I use Grab-on's Johar (foam) cheap and wear out fast but very comfy and only $10.00 a set (approx)

 

[snrusnak]

As far as grips I like the cheapo foam ones you can get at cyclegear or even bikebandit.com and then I just slip them over top the factory grips, gives a lot more diameter and is easier on my hands. They are very cushiony too. Like $5-$10 a set if I remember correctly.

 

[Lesley]

Grab-ons $10.00 a set. No slipping and very comfy. The ones at cycle gear are no where as thick.

 

[snrusnak]

Grab-ons $10.00 a set. No slipping and very comfy. The ones at cycle gear are no where as thick.

Do you put them over the stock grips or no? The cheapos over the stock grips work well for me...

 

[ct1200]

I've got the ASV levers, got them thru Puzzeled here, nice smooth levers if you have the $$$.
Grips, I hear ya, been thru a few and still haven't found a set I really like yet.
Most are ok but nothing I would buy again.
This yr I picked ProGrips 801, a dual compound 2 toned, not bad.

 

[Lesley]

Do you put them over the stock grips or no? The cheapos over the stock grips work well for me...

Umm mine were $10.00 isn't that cheap enough.LOL Mine are what you see in the pic. They are not slipovers. They are the grips. MY CRG levers were high dollar but bolt right on and the gold matches well I think.


For the record I do NOT suggest these grips to anyone who pops wheelies or rides track style on the street.

heres the grip site link
http://www.grabongrips.com/motorcycle.php

 

[snrusnak]

Umm mine were $10.00 isn't that cheap enough.LOL Mine are what you see in the pic. They are not slipovers. They are the grips. MY CRG levers were high dollar but bolt right on and the gold matches well I think.


For the record I do NOT suggest these grips to anyone who pops wheelies or rides track style on the street.

Ok, yeah wasn't saying they aren't inexpensive just wondering how you use them. The ones I buy aren't "slip overs" either, but I slip them over to make a larger diameter. I have big hands and the small diameter bars/grips really take a toll on my hands. I also get really bad pains in my left hand, I had surgery on my hand years ago and my knuckles get sore easily, that's why I like the large diameter. I just buy whatever ones I find cheap...

My left hand gets sore very fast especially being clutch side. Been thinking of converting to hydraulic somehow...but like the simplicity of the cable, just hurts my hand especially in traffic.

 

[Lesley]

snrusnak,
I totally understand. My hands are skinny and I have long fingers. The Johar grab-ons are the largest I have found. Probably comparable to what you use but with only one grip. I was only suggesting the ones I use. Seriously though when you can just order a set I bet you like them just as much as what you have if not more.
Good luck with whatever you choose [up]

 

[jakestolar]

Ok, yeah wasn't saying they aren't inexpensive just wondering how you use them. The ones I buy aren't "slip overs" either, but I slip them over to make a larger diameter. I have big hands and the small diameter bars/grips really take a toll on my hands. I also get really bad pains in my left hand, I had surgery on my hand years ago and my knuckles get sore easily, that's why I like the large diameter. I just buy whatever ones I find cheap...

My left hand gets sore very fast especially being clutch side. Been thinking of converting to hydraulic somehow...but like the simplicity of the cable, just hurts my hand especially in traffic.

You know what they say about big hands. Ya gotta buy big gloves...
A hydraulic clutch isnt a mystery that you have to fabricate, there is a kit for the XB's

 

[snrusnak]

I have one more set to go through of the ones I bought last time(usually buy like 2 or 3 sets at a time), I may try those next to see what they're like. Thanks.

 

[BadInBlack]

Grab-ons $10.00 a set. No slipping and very comfy. The ones at cycle gear are no where as thick.

Yes, these look good...increased diameter! Exactly what I'm looking for! I'll check their site. Thanks![up]

 

[BadInBlack]

Levers= CRG direct from the website.

Yeah...I'll check these out also!

Thanks! [up]