Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: zsiska on September 02, 2011, 05:00:30 AM
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I am in need of some extra thick grips. I have tried a few different grips and presently have grip puppies on. I have pretty large hands and they get cramped with thin grips. To give you an idea of the size of my hands, I can wrap my hand around a soda can and my thumb overlaps all but my pinky finger. May not seem big, but try putting your hand around a can and see how they compare. I have some on my Vstar that are pretty comfy, but I don't think they have them to fit the Concours. These are them. http://www.newspeedmaster.com/html/iso_grips.html (http://www.newspeedmaster.com/html/iso_grips.html)
So any ideas from big handed people would be great.
Thanks
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MFI has those black foamies that cost maybe $20. They are way larger that stock. I used to put those on my Silverwing. You can cut the end off and still use your bar end weights. MFI is having a sale this weekend - 20% off everything even special orders.
The Myrtle Beach Walmart stocks these too. Up for a ride?
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These should do the job, I have these and hand cramps are gone..My glove size is 2xl to 3xl. Don't know where they can be had, but worth the search..
I sliced off the end caps to accommodate the Throttlemeisters.
Sunline Grand Touring Grips
http://www.amazon.com/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips-Black/dp/B001D23CD6 (http://www.amazon.com/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips-Black/dp/B001D23CD6)
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/16201/ITEM/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/16201/ITEM/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips.aspx)
(https://by2.storage.live.com/items/5D1B07AB13E38D3C!394:Scaled1024/PB280349.jpg?psid=1&ck=0&ex=720)
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I can wrap my hand around a soda can and my thumb overlaps all but my pinky finger.
:yikes:
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I too have the same problem. I went to the bike master grips. 20 bucks in the 7/8 size. I went for the 150mm long one for more room. Wish I had a better photo.
(http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_22432/TRUNK2.jpg)
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I can wrap my hand around a soda can and my thumb overlaps all but my pinky finger
You have webs between your fingers by any chance? ;D
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Well maybe I do. Here you go
(http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_22432/CRUISE%202.jpg)I too have the same problem. I went to the bike master grips. 20 bucks in the 7/8 size. I went for the 150mm long one for more room. Wish I had a better photo.
(http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_22432/TRUNK2.jpg)
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These should do the job, I have these and hand cramps are gone..My glove size is 2xl to 3xl. Don't know where they can be had, but worth the search..
I sliced off the end caps to accommodate the Throttlemeisters.
Sunline Grand Touring Grips
http://www.amazon.com/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips-Black/dp/B001D23CD6 (http://www.amazon.com/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips-Black/dp/B001D23CD6)
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/16201/ITEM/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/16201/ITEM/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips.aspx)
(https://by2.storage.live.com/items/5D1B07AB13E38D3C!394:Scaled1024/PB280349.jpg?psid=1&ck=0&ex=720)
Curse you!!! you got me all hopeful that there was finally a source for my favorite grip - but nope - out of production it seems!
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I put Harley Davidson sized replacement foam grips OVER the usual grips. They last a couple years, but are pretty cheap. I just use the foam, I throw away the chrome pieces. I also used gel palm gloves that make everything feel thicker. Between the two I think it will work for you. Good Luck
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I also used gel palm gloves that make everything feel thicker.
Yeah, I'm not going to touch that comment.
Where do I get gloves that make everything feel longer? :rotflmao:
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Jon, thanks for being a gentleman. I didn't see that one until you pointed it out.
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I have the same grips that F-106 has, but I took off the end caps and did some trimming so I could use my handlebar weights.
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I have ordered some grip buddies (not puppies) these are made by a guy in the BMW group and I saw them at the Finger Lakes Rally.
He makes two styles, they are neoprene, both let your heated grips keep your hands warm.
When I get them in, I will post up some pictures. They wrap around your grips and velcro together.
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zsiska,
first connie owned i used tennis racket wrap to get the bulk. you have a choice of colors. should come with a wide and small rubber band to secure the end. with practice you can perfect a pattern to suit yourself before the final wrap. available at a multitude of places. btw--you purchased the jensen from me.
roger
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zsiska,
first connie owned i used tennis racket wrap to get the bulk. you have a choice of colors. should come with a wide and small rubber band to secure the end. with practice you can perfect a pattern to suit yourself before the final wrap. available at a multitude of places. btw--you purchased the jensen from me.
roger
Thanks for the grip tip.
The Jensen is wonderful. I have ridden through several rain storms that I could barely even see the road and it never failed. One of the best things I have I have added.
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Ok so I tried several different grips at several dealerships. Didn't want to order blindly and get stuck with some that wouldn't work. So I went to Walmart and bought 2 packages of Wilson tennis grip tape. Wrapped them both around and I am getting close. I think one more package will do it. That is just for the throttle side. For anyone wanting a cheap way to thicken their grips, I would suggest it. If you pull it tight while wrapping it and get your lines right, you can barely tell it is grip tape. I also bought the smooth kind rather than the perforated. And in the end (not counting the grip puppies I already had on there) it will cost me a total of about $10.
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Zak,
Sum beach, you do like em bulky. I think I only used one tape per side! Glad to hear you may have found a solution.
Roger