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Old 04-19-2016, 10:49 PM
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Does anyone make thin leather covers/wraps that could go over the stock grips? I've looked around and can't find any.

I have heated grips and don't really like the few, but crazy expensive, options for switching them out. I'd think it would have to be thin so as to not choke off all the heat, and because a super thick grip sucks. Stippling or something for grip would be good too.

Maybe Captain Itch can chime in. I've looked at his website and it doesn't look like he offers anything like this. Would anyone else but it or am I crazy?
 
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That would be a good product if such exsisted. Most grips get sticky over time and a liner such as that would also solve that problem.
 
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That would be a good product if such exsisted. Most grips get sticky over time and a liner such as that would also solve that problem.
Yeah it's the "sticky" I'm tired of fighting.
 
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Chilhowee has them. I love them over my stock grips. The photo on the page shows fringe, but you can get them wiithout:

https://www.chilhowee.net/grip-covers.html
 
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Grip puppies. They are foam, not leather but fit over existing grips and let the heat through. I got them off Amazon for $10. Added extra comfort to the grips and they aren't sticky anymore.
 
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how about just getting new grips
 
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how about just getting new grips
New stock grips? No thanks.
 
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Grip puppies. They are foam, not leather but fit over existing grips and let the heat through. I got them off Amazon for $10. Added extra comfort to the grips and they aren't sticky anymore.
Do they last long?
 
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Chilhowee has them. I love them over my stock grips. The photo on the page shows fringe, but you can get them wiithout:

https://www.chilhowee.net/grip-covers.html
Exactly what I had in mind, thanks!
 
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no, new different grips. try arlen ness, i picked these up and their the same size as stock, so the won't feel to big to hold. infact they are rubber knurled, easier to hold.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arlen-Ness-B...VW1X48&vxp=mtr
 


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