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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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what grips are you using,likes and dislikes,looking for a new set,does the rubber dampin the ride a whole lot?anyone using ness with the roller bearing in it.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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You'll see a ton of people answering "Kuryakyn ISO grips", but I like my HD Stealth grips. I doubt grips really cushion any vibration, if its that bad, you have other problems.

I like these grips because the rubber ridges allow you to hook the meaty part of your fingers so that you can loosen your grip a bit.

 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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I just ordered a set of grips from www.coolsac.com A chapter buddy got me turned on to them after seeing his. They're nice & fat with cushion. Can't wait to try them!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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I just put these on and so far they feel great. Look pretty good too.

http://avongrips.com/shop/products/C...zed-Grips.html

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Yup... I rock the ISO's. Pretty nice grips. My only complaint, is after a couple years of use, they become tacky (sticky). I have to end up cleaning them with a cleaner & toothbrush. Other then that... I like 'em! I would like to try a set of black leather grips, but every set I have seen / felt, feel like they are made of crappy-*** leather and the stitching looks to have been sewn by a 3 year old.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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yeah its one off those things i guess ya dont know till ya try it,just looking to get as many opinions as possible then make a purchase
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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I run the ISO's. They are nice and comfy. MY other choice are the Avons or PM renthal wrapped.

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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I use the HD knurled black aluminum grips. I got them because 1) I thought they looked cool, 2) they have a relatively small diameter...I don't like big fat grips. I was a little concerned at first because they are solid metal with no dampening rubber but honestly I can't tell that it makes any difference at all...I never have hand fatigue or numbness due to vibration.
 
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I run ISO on one of my bikes and they the most comfortable so far.

I run these on my lo, they are not for comfort, just looks.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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HD Diamondblack, fine with me. I always wear gloves so I don't ever feel heat on the metal grips, gloves have tacky rubber on the palms, so grip is fine too
 
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