Grips!!

[Donjuan400ex]

its a simple question just want some input from any racers out there!! any suggestions on a good set of grips, i still have the stocker bars but just want a comfortable grip that wont shread my hands after a long day!!

[Shawthy33]

Odi Rouge's - lock on technology is the only way to go, and the grip pattern is awesome for long days.

[keller30]

I am running Spider grips as well as many others on this site. Can get them on ebay for about $12 shipped to your door.

Originally posted by Shawthy33
Odi Rouge's - lock on technology is the only way to go, and the grip pattern is awesome for long days.

i 2nd that...spiders were my favorite until i got the odi rogues...

[Donjuan400ex]

i found the odi rouge's on ebay!! they come with what looks like a locking end cap!! i see on the 400 you unscrew the endcap on the bars and should be able to pull off the grips!! how do the ODI's install on stock bars?

[Shawthy33]

Install on the ODI's is super easy,

Simply remove the stock grips and end caps

loosen your controls (Brake, Throttle, Clutch Levers) since Odi's are slightly longer than stock with the locking rings, your controls need to move about an 1/8-1/4 inch,

Slide the new grips on, tighten the locking rings,

Adjust your controls and tighten to the position you prefer.

Done, enjoy grips that never slide, move, loosen etc. They will stay in place for the life of the grip without a doubt.

[Donjuan400ex]

thanks for the info!! new grips ordered!!

[Shawthy33]

You won't regret it, they are what $18.99, some people around here say thats way to much to spend on grips, which is hilarious.

The one thing you are touching no matter what you ride - grips

A pair of crap grips that spin out of your hands which you need to replace all the time = $8, two pairs your at the price of Odi's

Oury and ODI from my experience are great! I hear Spider is good too but I havent tried them.

[trex trx400]

the odi's are they all the same size or is there a certain size i need to order. I'm looking on ebay not much or a selection but I think these are the right ones...stock bars

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ODI-Rogue-Lock-On-Grips_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3351cba0e1QQitemZ 220415631585QQptZPersonalQ5fWatercraftQ5fParts

[BakerRacing40]

i've thought about switching to odi's but right now i'm running pro taper pillow tops soft...

[sprayedgt]

I guess I'm the only one using Milano Gel grips? I've used many, many different brands and I like these the best.

[IcutMetl]

I had the Pro Taper Pillow Top grips; very comfortable and grippy! Now I have the Renthal kevlar grips; not as comfortable, but pretty close, and they seem to be holding up better. Would definitely like to try a set of those lock on grips though- do they work with twist throttles?

[Ba9801]

I am also running the ProTaper Pillow Tops, thay are very comfortable. I was going to get the Odi ones but they did not have them at my local dealer and I kinda needed new ones that day. Maybe I will get the odi's next time.

[Muzzgit]

Not wanting hyjack this thread but by jesus that signature is just too darn big. hahahaha

You forgot to mention what color your undies are. te he

Just jokes dude

it don't really matter what size you order...a friend of mine is an odi dealer and he hooked me up with a set that were a little shorter since i was having some fitment issues with my flexx bars...everything fit, but the few extra mm that the shorter ones gave me was nice...

if you want, i can hook you up with him...

[Lonestar_R]

I've done Spiders, scott, and out of all I like my Oury's the best. But you have to have big enough hands...they are thick.

Originally posted by Muzzgit
Not wanting hyjack this thread but by jesus that signature is just too darn big. hahahaha

the signature is like 1/5 of a page! lol Why isnt there a limit?

[Shawthy33]

Originally posted by FlewByU352
the signature is like 1/5 of a page! lol Why isnt there a limit?

But don't you respect his posts way more now, he owns three very long worded bikes.....

[b.lee]

Scott grips! lol!

Check out my sig. It's sexay :devil:

[Muzzgit]

Yeah, I forgot to mention. I bought "Pro Grips" from my local quad repair shop and they are very comfortable but they slip. Even with glue and stainless wire.

I have taken them off three times now and re-glued and wired them. This time they are stuck properly but I used "contact cement" instread of grip glue.

The guys at the shop said they have had a few complaints. To me, the Pro Taper grip glue does not hold.

Anyhoo, the grips are comfortable, and I don't seem to be wearing them out as fast since I put on a steering damper.

EDIT: I do not race.

[atv fan 28]

i love my Spider grips!!

[Ba9801]

Originally posted by Muzzgit
Not wanting hyjack this thread but by jesus that signature is just too darn big. hahahaha

You forgot to mention what color your undies are. te he

Just jokes dude

I was kinda thinking it was too big as well, I will look into shortening it

:D

Oh and my undies are blue

[MtnEX]

How do these lock-on grips lock-on actually?

Some sort of insert that goes in the bar ends?

If so, then how do you go about running these with hand guards that also connect with inserts in the bar ends.... such as ProBends?

My EX needs new grips pitifully bad!

[hypersnyper6947]

Originally posted by atv fan 28
i love my Spider grips!!

Me too spider A3 all the way

[RoadRage77]

Originally posted by FlewByU352
Oury and ODI from my experience are great! I hear Spider is good too but I havent tried them.

I 2nd both of these... ODI was a little harder compound, but they dont slide off in the rain like everyother pos grip i've had.

[dankbud42o]

Originally posted by FlewByU352
the signature is like 1/5 of a page! lol Why isnt there a limit?


agreed.

[MtnEX]

I find the sigs useful myself.

I like them because they let me know who has what, and who to ask about specific stuff.


Also, under certain topics, it gives me an idea of what poster has done what and has experience with what...

Proves useful sometimes.



For instance, by just looking at mine...

You might tell my opinion about competition.

Or you might know to ask me my opinions between Jardine & Yoshimura Exhaust... or Pro Armor & PRM... or ITP & Maxxis... or 400's & 450's... etc...

look at my sig for my view on long sigs

[Shawthy33]

Originally posted by MtnEX
How do these lock-on grips lock-on actually?

Some sort of insert that goes in the bar ends?

If so, then how do you go about running these with hand guards that also connect with inserts in the bar ends.... such as ProBends?

My EX needs new grips pitifully bad!

The lock on ring goes around the bar so it won't cover the open bar end that the hand-guards slide into. I will get up-close pictures tonight and post tomorrow, after a long weekend of riding, I love mine even more.

[Shawthy33]

As promised, pictures of my Odi Rogues installed.


The plastic end cap will pop right off (or just never put it on) if your installing Handguards. Love these grips

[MtnEX]

Originally posted by Shawthy33
As promised, pictures of my Odi Rogues installed.


The plastic end cap will pop right off (or just never put it on) if your installing Handguards. Love these grips

OK... I like'm...

[Brauap]

I like Pro Grip and the Pro Taper Pillows... ALOT!! I love the lever grips too- made by Pro Grip aswell! They are awesome! With the Pro Grip grips.. you may want to wear gloves.. but the lever grips are fantastic!

[Brauap]

Also, if you could, please do a search. There are my many threads on which type/brand of grip to use with many different prespectives..

God I love this site! :D ;)

[Shawthy33]

Originally posted by Brauap
Also, if you could, please do a search. There are my many threads on which type/brand of grip to use with many different prespectives..

God I love this site! :D ;)

New Threads aren't necessarily a bad thing

[dankbud42o]

Originally posted by speedyquad
look at my sig for my view on long sigs

lmao! touche'

[konastank]

I'm all about the lizard skin peaty lock ons. Look sick and work awesome!

[konastank]

I'm all about the lizard skin peaty lock ons. Look sick and work awesome!