If I want to change my stock handgrips...

[sonny]

No glue required. Not only do they look sharp they are very comfortable. Very high quality. Plus some guy in Texas vice China still has a job.

 

[Stillserving]

I've been putting off getting some new grips...and they replaced BAD! I need something with the ends open or semi-open as I run handguards, especially in the winter and I have a brake-away throttle lock so i need something that'll be compatible with that too. Any suggestions?

 

[barbagris]

I've been putting off getting some new grips...and they replaced BAD! I need something with the ends open or semi-open as I run handguards, especially in the winter - Any suggestions?

You can still use Avon - Their tip is to cut the end off with a hacksaw. I jest not. Works too.

 

[1olbull]

If girth is the aim - then look at Grip-Puppies and similar. These are a sleeve over the original.
I use Avon on the R3.

I tried a set of those.
They were comfy and reduced grip pressure to hold and twist the throttle . . . Until I rode in the sun at temps above 90.
They $hit the bed!

 

[barbagris]

. . Until I rode in the sun at temps above 90.
They $hit the bed!

Work fine here and we're often at those temps in summer. Another option is something like Fork Leg Gaiters – Proline cut shorter obviously. Thinner but you can always double/triple stack.

 

[1olbull]

Work fine here and we're often at those temps in summer. Another option is something like Fork Leg Gaiters – Proline cut shorter obviously. Thinner but you can always double/triple stack.

Humidity perhaps?

 

[barbagris]

Humidity perhaps?

Grip Puppies are English so Humidity should be OK.

I'd guess more something used for cleaning. I have a wide range of solvents in my workshop - can be quite revealing how some rubber/plastic resists (or does not) certain classes of solvents. I use Dog Shampoo and water on the rare occasions I actually wash my bikes - usually just need to remove bugs and they come off (usually) with just water.

 

[1olbull]

Grip Puppies are English so Humidity should be OK.

I'd guess more something used for cleaning. I have a wide range of solvents in my workshop - can be quite revealing how some rubber/plastic resists (or does not) certain classes of solvents. I use Dog Shampoo and water on the rare occasions I actually wash my bikes - usually just need to remove bugs and they come off (usually) with just water.

Sure . . . Just water AND elbow grease!

 

[barbagris]

Sure . . . Just water AND elbow grease!

Ah but that would be American Elbow Grease - Full of Taco Bell and McDonalds oil - These both induce me to toiletry visitation as well.

 

[barbagris]

tbh - There is a set of AVON grips I wish I knew fitted an R3 (even though AVON only advertise them for Harleys) - Avon Boss Performance Anodized Rubber - There could be some alignment/ergonomic issues I think.