Grips

[SanDiegoMike]

Would like to get your opinion(s) on good grips. Right now, I have plain black rubber ones with ribs on them that get a little uncomfortable after awhile. I have superbike-style bars, and my riding position is very comfortable for me except for the grips. Any suggestions?

SDMike

[GNEPIG]

.. is this what you have?

[SanDiegoMike]

No...mine have ribs that are approx. 1/8" wide and run the length of the grip with no change in grip diameter.

[Pat Kelly]

(personal preferance here):
I too have the superbike bars. I use solid rubber grips. I don't like foam grips. I ride in the rain (sponge) and I feel they're too fat. Same with padded grips.
I use solid, hard, ribbed GRIPS (stop thinking that). Padding is in the gloves.
My E has the original Yamaha grips that came from the factory. My LG (with the bars) has Oury grips.

[GNEPIG]

.. the grips in the picture are called grand turismo [i think] MikesXS sells them for $5 bucks a set try them, they work for me..
. but like Pat has said its a matter of prefefence because i like the fat foam ones.. i like the gloves idea also

[81xsproject]

have to go w/ pig's recommendation. I just got them on mine and love them. Not only are they very comfortabe but they larger diameter makes the throttle seem less touchy and smoother to operate.

[DeanR]

On the recommendation of some people here, particularly xs650mike, I just put on Oury grips. Had to order them, as nobody around here stocks them. Love em so far. Good size, nice rubber compound, look good and are comfy.

[50gary]

I like the OEM Yamaha sport bike R1/R6 grips. I have them on both of my XS. Superbike bars on one and homade clubman style on the other, the clubmans I run upside down though.
Cheers, 50gary