Driven Grips

R1up0n1 · 05-31-2008, 10:21 PM

I just ordered a set of black driven gel grips for my R1.
I've been doing some research and everyone is raving about these....so I figured I'd give them a shot. I got them for $17.00 no shipping. Some places were 12, but shipping costs took them over $23.00

I've used progrips in the past, but they always wore down so quickly, and when I wrecked my old R1 both grips flew off to god knows where and no one was ever able to find them...so hopefully these Driven grips will be a lot better.

http://www.motomummy.com/store/produ...2&cat=0&page=1

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-31-2008, 10:23 PM

even w/ grip glue they flew off?

R1up0n1 · 05-31-2008, 10:27 PM

yeah...but I didn't cake on the grip glue last time....I think this time I will, but not too excessive.

However with the speed I wrecked at....those grips probably wouldn't have held on too well with excessive amount of grip glue.

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-31-2008, 10:29 PM

dont over do it. too much and you'll get an uneven feel, i've heard.

R1up0n1 · 05-31-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

dont over do it. too much and you'll get an uneven feel, i've heard.

I'll just put a few strips down the bar that will hold it. I don't want the shit oozing out on the edges.

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-31-2008, 10:38 PM

xactly what your looking for.

after all, if you were to go down, is the first thing your going to be thinking about your 17 dollar grips or your 7.5k bike anyways, hah.

Mr Lefty · 05-31-2008, 10:54 PM

you might run a little under wear your palm would be but more on the underside where your fingers would be... and for me... since I two finger jones it 99% of the time... I could put a huge glob of glue under where my index finger WOULD be if I just gripped the bar and wouldn't notice shit.

Phenix_Rider · 06-01-2008, 09:41 AM

I used hairspray to mount my grips. No problems with them slipping. Just fog the inside, and the liquid spray acts as a lube until it dries. Whatever's cheap is perfect. No lumps or anything.

Mr Lefty · 06-01-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I used hairspray to mount my grips. No problems with them slipping. Just fog the inside, and the liquid spray acts as a lube until it dries. Whatever's cheap is perfect. No lumps or anything.

That's a pretty slick idea...

NeonspeedRT · 06-01-2008, 11:32 AM

Aquanet hairspray works awseome. You can buy a big can of it at walmart for around $2. Spray it on the inside of the grip and slide it on. Give it about 30 minutes to dry and you are good to go. The grips won't slip or ever come loose. I've done this with about 4 pairs of grips. It works perfectly every time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1up0n1

I just ordered a set of black driven gel grips for my R1. I've been doing some research and everyone is raving about these....so I figured I'd give them a shot. I got them for $17.00 no shipping. Some places were 12, but shipping costs took them over $23.00

I got my driven grips from Motomummy as well. I saw everyone on the R1 forums raving about them. So I put them on back in March. I just took them off last weekend. I put about 3000 miles on the bike between March and the end of May. Already they had several spots that were worn down on both grips. I'm talking like totally flat. I never had that happen with any pairs of progrips I ever used.

As far as comfort, I like the "grippy" factor of the grips. But I definatly felt more vibration in the handlebars with them. Even though they were a "gel" style grip. For the money, i'd go with a set of progrips everytime.

05-31-2008, 10:21 PM	#1
R1up0n1 Yo Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Touring / 1995 Intruder Posts: 163	Driven Grips I just ordered a set of black driven gel grips for my R1. I've been doing some research and everyone is raving about these....so I figured I'd give them a shot. I got them for $17.00 no shipping. Some places were 12, but shipping costs took them over $23.00 I've used progrips in the past, but they always wore down so quickly, and when I wrecked my old R1 both grips flew off to god knows where and no one was ever able to find them...so hopefully these Driven grips will be a lot better. http://www.motomummy.com/store/produ...2&cat=0&page=1

05-31-2008, 10:23 PM	#2
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	even w/ grip glue they flew off?

05-31-2008, 10:27 PM	#3
R1up0n1 Yo Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Touring / 1995 Intruder Posts: 163	yeah...but I didn't cake on the grip glue last time....I think this time I will, but not too excessive. However with the speed I wrecked at....those grips probably wouldn't have held on too well with excessive amount of grip glue.

05-31-2008, 10:29 PM	#4
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	dont over do it. too much and you'll get an uneven feel, i've heard.

05-31-2008, 10:38 PM	#6
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	xactly what your looking for. after all, if you were to go down, is the first thing your going to be thinking about your 17 dollar grips or your 7.5k bike anyways, hah.

05-31-2008, 10:54 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	you might run a little under wear your palm would be but more on the underside where your fingers would be... and for me... since I two finger jones it 99% of the time... I could put a huge glob of glue under where my index finger WOULD be if I just gripped the bar and wouldn't notice shit.