What's everyone's preferred grips?

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DJS721 11/20/2019 9:08am
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Sheriff245 wrote:
OEM Yamaha

The stock Honda and Kawi grips are good too.
Muscle-Milk-KTM wrote:
I run the OEM Yamaha ones as well. MXA always say they give them a sore thumb, I’ve never had a problem.
Agree, I use the OEM Honda grips 53165-KPT-305 and 53166-KPT-305 on all my bikes regardless of brand. These are not far off from OEM Kawasaki either


For me, best combo half waffle and compound, plus durable and inexpensive
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delonick347 wrote:
The new Emig soft compounds for the win. Fight me.
peelout wrote:
Pro Taper Pillow Tops, knifes or fists bro?
Dirt bike joust, with handlebar of choice.
theycallmeebryan 11/20/2019 9:37am
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Renthal Kevlar half waffle is my preferred.

I've tried many different grips on my bikes. ODI lock-ons are OK but can't run them on my Alta's (throttle tube), and they are quite hard. Also, they are tough to install and remove on the left side grip because of the gnurling. Renthal Kevlar half waffles are kind of "medium" in softness, last a long time, have good girth for my big hands, and look the best imo.
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crc245 11/20/2019 9:45am
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A'ME only. Made in the good ole' US of A and have many options: half, full, colors, clamp-on, heated, mtb, bmx, watersport, and more...

https://amegrips.com/

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Cross-It-Up 11/20/2019 10:18am
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Does the waffle go on top to give you more grip or on the bottom to give your palms a break and provide grip for your fingertips? Also, on the throttle side, do you match that grip with the clutch side or align it at like 1/2 throttle or something? Always wondered about that.
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BobPA 11/20/2019 10:40am
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ODI lock on half waffle here. Pro Tapers need a quick filing on the left side....makes install much easier.

I will never use conventional grips again. Safety wire on grips is more out of date than kick starters.
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soopah noviss 11/20/2019 10:48am
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Cross-It-Up wrote:
Does the waffle go on top to give you more grip or on the bottom to give your palms a break and provide grip for your...
Does the waffle go on top to give you more grip or on the bottom to give your palms a break and provide grip for your fingertips? Also, on the throttle side, do you match that grip with the clutch side or align it at like 1/2 throttle or something? Always wondered about that.
This is an excellent question. I typically run the waffle grid where my fingers will rest when holding the grip. Palms get the diamond/smooth side.
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Falcon 11/20/2019 11:17am
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I like a big grip, so Tag Cradle medium compounds are for me. Unfortunately, they don't make them anymore. Sad

I guess I'm going back to Renthal Full Waffle soft and wrapping the handlebar with cloth tape first, like I used to do.
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Harv379 11/20/2019 6:24pm
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Pro Taper Tri Density Full Diamond - or - Spider SLX Slim MX Grips for more comfort/off road races
garagedog 11/20/2019 6:53pm
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I tried these Tag grips once. Tons of grip for sure and on the softer side.

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crusher773 11/20/2019 7:08pm
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Renthal full diamond medium
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Mucktub 11/21/2019 12:54am
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Old school mushrooms.

And new school Emig lock on's.
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I ran ProTaper pillow tops for years but I recently changed to Renthal full diamond. I’m not a big fan of “bulky” feeling grips.
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JA33 11/21/2019 1:30am
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Rental full diamond medium, they reduced my armpump alot
muGz.147 11/21/2019 6:46am
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P-H-O-E-N-I-X

I've been running these since their release. I've got most of my supported riders using them as well. As an enthusiast, as well as a small town-Midwest based powersports dealership, I like to support the small business/local guy aspect of this industry whenever I can. I've run all of the other brands at some point in my 37 years of riding motorcycles, and I'm a big fan of these. Low cost, they come with grip wire supplied, and they're just an awesome 50/50 style grip. This company is clearly about the grass roots, weekend warrior, love your dirt bike mentality of this sport that made most of us fall in love with it in the first place. I feel like I'm putting my money back into something great by going this route...but that's just me.


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twotwosix 11/21/2019 6:48am
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Pro Taper Pillow Top Lite


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JMX82 wrote:
Renthal Full Diamond Soft [img]https://www.renthal.com/image/cache/catalog/moto/product/grips/g089-900x900.jpg[/img]
Renthal Full Diamond Soft

I use to use half waffle or Pillow Top grips and would get really bad arm pump and lose grip quickly. I have really small hands... These babies saved my life! They help out a lot since they are so thin. They wear out pretty fast but they are so cheap it doesn't really matter.
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Generally I don't care what grips are on the bike, they're grips, no need to over think it...it doesn't really matter.

I generally buy based on durability...and for durability purposes: Renthal Kevlar full waffle or Scott full waffle. I've had great luck with the A'me grips as well.

Only grip I can say that I don't care for all that much are the Pro Taper Pillow tops...just no feeling on those things, and if they ever get wet they get slippery...so I always find myself gripping the bars too tight. But I'll run those without any complaints either.
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Mr. Afterbar 11/21/2019 11:21am
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Renthal full diamond soft for life.
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Titanium 11/21/2019 1:07pm
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Renthal Ultra Tacky / tapered. The compound gets tackier as it gets wet, not the most durable but the grippiest IMO!
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Titan1 wrote:
Generally I don't care what grips are on the bike, they're grips, no need to over think it...it doesn't really matter. I generally buy based on...
Generally I don't care what grips are on the bike, they're grips, no need to over think it...it doesn't really matter.

I generally buy based on durability...and for durability purposes: Renthal Kevlar full waffle or Scott full waffle. I've had great luck with the A'me grips as well.

Only grip I can say that I don't care for all that much are the Pro Taper Pillow tops...just no feeling on those things, and if they ever get wet they get slippery...so I always find myself gripping the bars too tight. But I'll run those without any complaints either.
Where are you getting Kevlar full waffles?! I’ve looked all over for some
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Titan1 11/21/2019 2:00pm
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Titan1 wrote:
Generally I don't care what grips are on the bike, they're grips, no need to over think it...it doesn't really matter. I generally buy based on...
Generally I don't care what grips are on the bike, they're grips, no need to over think it...it doesn't really matter.

I generally buy based on durability...and for durability purposes: Renthal Kevlar full waffle or Scott full waffle. I've had great luck with the A'me grips as well.

Only grip I can say that I don't care for all that much are the Pro Taper Pillow tops...just no feeling on those things, and if they ever get wet they get slippery...so I always find myself gripping the bars too tight. But I'll run those without any complaints either.
Wade221 wrote:
Where are you getting Kevlar full waffles?! I’ve looked all over for some
Rocky Mountain. I haven’t bought them in over a year (been on Scott’s since then) maybe they don’t sell them any more?
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ODI
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Has anyone here tried out the Mika thin grips? I got a free set in a gift bag from a Honda dealership and was going to try them out in a build I am wrapping up.
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davidgrip 11/21/2019 3:12pm
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Very important as the 1st point of contact. Renthal Half Waffle Soft. Also Acerbis Hand guards. A little protection to keep you Riding.
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Ramrod 11/21/2019 3:17pm
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Motofinne wrote:
Pro Taper Pillow Top lock-on grips.
I've just gone to these also. They are very good.

They are not as big feeling as regular pillow top.
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Hcallz5 11/21/2019 3:23pm
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Renthal full waffle soft
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Kiwimoto 11/21/2019 3:36pm
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Renthal full diamond soft user here and the kids get the same treatment
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Alex.434 11/21/2019 3:52pm
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garagedog wrote:
I tried these Tag grips once. Tons of grip for sure and on the softer side. [img]https://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0158/8033/tag_metals_rebound_low_pro_mx_grips_grey_black_750x750.jpg[/img]
I tried these Tag grips once. Tons of grip for sure and on the softer side.

My man! These grips right here are my jam. I buy a few sets at a time normally because they can be hard to find.

https://tagmetalsracing.com/moto/us/product/low-rebound-grips/

ON SALE RIGHT NOW. STOCK UP BOYS
https://www.btosports.com/p/tag-metals-rebound-grips/option/lgrey

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