Most comfortable grips for 94-97 VFR?

eth727 · 08-08-2006, 09:58 AM

Does anyone have any advice for upgrading to the most comfortable grips for 94-97 VFR? I heard about a guy installing 2 left hand BMW 1100S grips on his VFR but not sure of his year.

RVFR · 08-08-2006, 12:31 PM

Wow hmmm I like my stock grips as I've tried others and ened up back to the stock one's, guess it depends what you're after...

eth727 · 08-08-2006, 01:16 PM

The grips I have on my '97 are superbike ones and aren't that comfortable. I've never tried the stock ones though. I have to admit they do look plain and innocent like something you'd see on a scooter.

mello dude · 08-08-2006, 02:40 PM

My favorite are the Pro Grip 669 gel grip - quite a few of my riding buddies use them too. We nick-named them the waffle grips because of the checker board pattern on the grip. I think you can see a pic in my gallery.

reg71 · 08-08-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mello dude

My favorite are the Pro Grip 669 gel grip - quite a few of my riding buddies use them too. We nick-named them the waffle grips because of the checker board pattern on the grip. I think you can see a pic in my gallery.

I just ordered a set of those based on your reccomendation the last time the subject came up. I think I have progrips now, but a different model. Next how-to 'Installing new grips' hehe

Joe Foe from Buffalo · 08-08-2006, 08:01 PM

I like my BMW grips. Take a look on my website for pics. Avalible at any BMW dealership.

mello dude · 08-09-2006, 09:23 AM

Reg - the correct Pro Grip number is 699 not 669

reg71 · 08-09-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mello dude

Reg - the correct Pro Grip number is 699 not 669

well, here's what I ordered. I think it's the same as you're saying...

mello dude · 08-09-2006, 02:20 PM

Them's the ones - the're pretty comfortable and have good feel too. I guess i've been hooked on them for about 7-8 years. I tryed the feel on a buddy bike and it was like - I got to order these now! In our little riding group of 4,
a '97vfr750, a zx9r, a tl1000 and me, we all have the grips also.

- Silly shit, but bike comfort and ergos are my #1 pet peeve.

BTW - I use a throttle rocker too. It's a big help with hand and wrist fatique

reg71 · 08-09-2006, 05:58 PM

you know, I have seen you guys talking about it and thought about getting one. I actually have a 'real' cruise control that came with the bike but the prior owner uninstalled cause he said he didnt think a bike should have cruise. i haven't installed it though.

M-Crew · 08-09-2006, 08:17 PM

I have installed the Progrip gel 719s and find them to great.Can go wrong with any progrip gel grips.

Joe Foe from Buffalo · 08-09-2006, 08:34 PM

I use my 'real/ car like' cruise control all the time/every time I ride.

raggi76 · 08-09-2006, 08:50 PM

hey guys, just finished upgrading my grips as well - had those terrible phome grips. Went for some Harri's Performance grips - great feel and less vibration to my hands - have found them really comfy on long rides - I just have the carbon fibre look but you can get specfic VFR ones - my dealer stocks them but check out www.lockitt.com/AccessoriesGrips2.htm
Also installed some Ballards heat pads underneath without any drama's for the winter and have to say on cold mornings I don't know how i lived without them - better then the bulky ones you buy as the don't streach the grip - hope this helps
Tim

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08-08-2006, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
eth727 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 09-05-2006 05:16 PM Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Most comfortable grips for 94-97 VFR? Does anyone have any advice for upgrading to the most comfortable grips for 94-97 VFR? I heard about a guy installing 2 left hand BMW 1100S grips on his VFR but not sure of his year.

08-08-2006, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
eth727 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 09-05-2006 05:16 PM Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Superbike Gel grips on '97 aren't comfortable on long rides The grips I have on my '97 are superbike ones and aren't that comfortable. I've never tried the stock ones though. I have to admit they do look plain and innocent like something you'd see on a scooter.

08-09-2006, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
reg71 Squidleyous Maximus Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Today 03:20 PM Location: Central Coast, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR 800, 2003 YZ 450 F, 1990 Suzuki DR 100 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,427 Thanks: 4 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	you know, I have seen you guys talking about it and thought about getting one. I actually have a 'real' cruise control that came with the bike but the prior owner uninstalled cause he said he didnt think a bike should have cruise. i haven't installed it though. __________________ _____________________________________________________ Reg71 - Central Coast, CA 98 VFR 800 - 5G Brotherhood

08-09-2006, 08:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Joe Foe from Buffalo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Last Online: 10-29-2008 06:09 PM Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I use my 'real/ car like' cruise control all the time/every time I ride. __________________ Joe Foe from Buffalo :-) http://www.bikepics.com/members/joefoefrombuffalo/

08-08-2006, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
RVFR Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 08:44 PM Location: Olympia Wa. - Find Me! My Ride: 97 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,520 Thanks: 26 Thanked 55 Times in 50 Posts	Wow hmmm I like my stock grips as I've tried others and ened up back to the stock one's, guess it depends what you're after...

08-08-2006, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
mello dude ProGeek Wackjob Anomaly Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 04:25 PM Location: Southwest Ohio - Find Me! My Ride: '98VFR800 and '99 Valkyrie - one to go fast, one to go slow, not necessarily in that order. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,806 Thanks: 10 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	My favorite are the Pro Grip 669 gel grip - quite a few of my riding buddies use them too. We nick-named them the waffle grips because of the checker board pattern on the grip. I think you can see a pic in my gallery.

08-08-2006, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Joe Foe from Buffalo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Last Online: 10-29-2008 06:09 PM Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I like my BMW grips. Take a look on my website for pics. Avalible at any BMW dealership.

08-09-2006, 09:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
mello dude ProGeek Wackjob Anomaly Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 04:25 PM Location: Southwest Ohio - Find Me! My Ride: '98VFR800 and '99 Valkyrie - one to go fast, one to go slow, not necessarily in that order. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,806 Thanks: 10 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	Reg - the correct Pro Grip number is 699 not 669

08-09-2006, 02:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
mello dude ProGeek Wackjob Anomaly Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 04:25 PM Location: Southwest Ohio - Find Me! My Ride: '98VFR800 and '99 Valkyrie - one to go fast, one to go slow, not necessarily in that order. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,806 Thanks: 10 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	Them's the ones - the're pretty comfortable and have good feel too. I guess i've been hooked on them for about 7-8 years. I tryed the feel on a buddy bike and it was like - I got to order these now! In our little riding group of 4, a '97vfr750, a zx9r, a tl1000 and me, we all have the grips also. - Silly shit, but bike comfort and ergos are my #1 pet peeve. BTW - I use a throttle rocker too. It's a big help with hand and wrist fatique

08-09-2006, 08:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
M-Crew Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 11-27-2007 02:15 PM Location: Brooklin on,Canada My Ride: 1998 vfrfi 1980 hawk Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have installed the Progrip gel 719s and find them to great.Can go wrong with any progrip gel grips.

08-09-2006, 08:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
raggi76 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 07-24-2007 04:03 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia My Ride: 1995 VFR750f 2006 WR450F Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey guys, just finished upgrading my grips as well - had those terrible phome grips. Went for some Harri's Performance grips - great feel and less vibration to my hands - have found them really comfy on long rides - I just have the carbon fibre look but you can get specfic VFR ones - my dealer stocks them but check out www.lockitt.com/AccessoriesGrips2.htm Also installed some Ballards heat pads underneath without any drama's for the winter and have to say on cold mornings I don't know how i lived without them - better then the bulky ones you buy as the don't streach the grip - hope this helps Tim

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