Grips

[templetommy]

Does anyone have a recommendation for grips on a R/75/5. i would like more padding than the OEM

[montmil]

You do not say what grips you currently have so my response may not answer your question. Also, an individual's hand size and the amount of vibration one accepts plays an important part in the selection process. That said...

I have the Magura OEM grips on my R100S -fairly large and having a square-ish cross section- and enjoy them.
Both my R65s have Italian-made, very dense patterned-foam grips that are quite comfortable. Purchased thru Cycle Gear, IIRC.

Monte Miller

[Zombie Master]

Try looking for dual sport grips. I've been using them for a while and they damp down vibes. They are gel like. They take longer to heat up with under grip heaters:

Like these:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pro- ... port-grips

[jjwithers]

After 29k miles, my foam grips are done.
I just bought a pair that Zombie Master recommended. I'll keep you posted...

[Duane Ausherman]

My foam grips died after about 4-5 years, but I loved them.

[2valve]

Steve D has some pretty cool grips that he uses on his RS. Hopefully he will chime in with the info /picture.

[Rob]

I am partial to these, myself. Quite comfortable on my somewhat buzzy CBR250R. May not look the part, but I prefer function over form.

Yes, you have to customize to fit them to metric bars.

https://www.google.com/search?q=GRIPS+G ... gws_rd=ssl

[Texer]

Hello Sage members. I am new here, and I have been riding my '70 SWB for 5 years with my own quaint shop work (indebted to many, including members here). So far so good. Taking more things apart this winter though, want to ride out of the state (I know...).

Anyway... I put Italian grips similar as to those shown and I think I should have bought more because I really like them over the originals. Btw I replaced the Low US bars with S bars if that makes a difference.

[Duane Ausherman]

One changed that a person can feel with different length bars is the rpm at which the vibration increases. Yes, the engine has the greater affect, but with a different bar length one can sense a change. Shorter is generally better.

We generally adjust the carb cable so that both carbs pick up at the same time. This reduces that shake at that rpm just above idle. That is rarely the best place to adjust it.

One can leave the left side cable locking nut just a bit loose. That means loose enough that you can move it by hand, but tight enough that it won't move during operation. Then find a long stretch where you can ride it at the worst rpm. Reach down with the left hand and gently adjust the cable for the lowest rpm. Be sure to count how many twists you give it both up and down. That way you can set it back very close to the original setting. It you don't feel a change, then you just aren't sensitive enough to notice. If it gets worse in either direction, then it was set the best it can be for both idle and cruise rpm. You are very lucky, as less than 1/3 are like that.

[Rob]

Anyway... I put Italian grips similar as to those shown and I think I should have bought more because I really like them over the originals. Btw I replaced the Low US bars with S bars if that makes a difference.

You won't get much argument here about the benefits of S (or "Euro") bars.
I had them put on my R65 at my initial service back in 1980. My dealer thought I was crazy when I pitched a fit because he did not install them for when I picked up the bike initially. He told me to "ride a while with the US bars to see if I liked them".
I thought his customer service attitude was terrible. He wanted to charge me for the additional bars and cables and brake line, while it was clearly stated in the sales brochure that the bike could come either way, and I told him during the (cash) purchase exactly what I wanted. Mid-western mentality, at its finest.

I see melville has not made the leap on his airhead, yet. Surprising, with his bicycle racing heritage.

Oh - and welcome!