Coke bottle v standard grips?

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Coke bottle v standard grips?

18 Sep 2023 10:49
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It's time to get new grips for my KZ305. I am considering grips that are thicker in the center than the ends.
I have never used this type of grip, but they look comfortable. What are pros and cons over standard grips?
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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

18 Sep 2023 16:13
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I'm not a fan of those bulge type grips.  But then again, my hands aren't overly large.  I think the real answer to "which grips are best" needs to be answered by the user.  My favorite are Oury grips.  They have a lot of rubber under the hand which helps damp vibration.

www.amazon.com/Oury-OSCROG10-Street-Moto...e-Grip/dp/B07CLR3TF3
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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

19 Sep 2023 05:31
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Another vote for Oury grips. 
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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

24 Sep 2023 10:29
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One more vote from me :)
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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

24 Sep 2023 15:17
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Another vote for Oury grips.  Glad they still make them.   
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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

24 Sep 2023 16:55
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I Like those grips a lot 
For me along with those is a good pair of riding gloves 
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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

25 Sep 2023 07:58
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I can't believe I'm the only one using Avon grips. I've used them on all my bikes for ages now...  
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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

25 Sep 2023 12:37
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These come from Airtech streamlining  
Feel really great
 

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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

25 Sep 2023 14:59
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Street Fighter LTD wrote:
These come from Airtech streamlining  
Feel really great
 


Those look just like the ProGrips that I use on the KZ 1000 LTD. They work great.
 
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Re: Coke bottle v standard grips?

25 Sep 2023 15:37
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I have a pair  . 
Airtech calls them their  Endurance Racing  Grips.    Very comfy

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