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Post by tghun71 on May 21, 2009 7:18:00 GMT
Hi , guys.
can anybody tell me if they have changed the grips on their handlebars?
the ones on mine are worn and am looking to replace them.
so many to choose from on the net but unsure as to the size I would require.
I anyone has changed theirs, what type did you go for and why?
thanks in advance
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Post by doyle on May 21, 2009 8:26:36 GMT
Just fitted Oxford heated grips to my D9. The bars are 22mm diameter.
If you struggle with cold hands in winter, I would strongly recommend heated grips. They are FANTASTIC ;D, and I live in a warmer climate than you!
Just my humble opinion. They are seriously good. Easy to fit too!
Greg.
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Post by pilgrim on May 21, 2009 14:11:31 GMT
I changed my worn out ones for a pair of Pro Grips. They were the only ones in the shop! They are slightly cushioned so take some tingles out at the bars. They should be standard size for 22mm dia. bars. Check yours before buying though. One will be bigger than the other to fit the throttle sleeve.  |
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Post by metalforever on May 21, 2009 19:41:02 GMT
Renthal medium compounds, although i havent used them on the divvy they were always excellent on the 400's.
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Post by CD on May 22, 2009 7:57:22 GMT
Go the extra for some heated grips. I'd not be without mine.
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Post by bobh on May 22, 2009 18:13:04 GMT
If you don't want heated grips, I've used Motrax ones in the past. Dual compound with some cushioning and grippy in the outside so you don't have to grip the throttle hard. And among the cheapest too. I think they do two lengths - for the Divvy (in fact any Yamaha) you need the longer ones.
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Post by mikestrong on May 23, 2009 6:13:13 GMT
I can never work out how to fit them on. Is there a special way?
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Post by pilgrim on May 23, 2009 13:48:49 GMT
You mean apart from the throttle on the right Slow Poke....... ;D  Seriously, I think you wanted to know how to get them on easily. Spray the insides with hairspray and they slide on a treat. The hairspray sets in a few minutes and they're solid! I think you can use other types of spray if they don't dry straight-away. (Spray paint or clear laquer.............) Try a test on a couple of centimetres of the bars first. |
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Post by bobh on May 23, 2009 16:06:27 GMT
I've always managed OK with petrol. It doesn't stick the grips to the bars (or twistgrip) as such, but it softens the rubber to form a soft bond, a bit like a Post-It. It seems to be enough to pass the MoT, but it's a lot easier to get them off again if and when you need to - just push a screwdriver between the grip and the bar, then squirt a little water into the gap and work it round and inwards.
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