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Buellyxt
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 10:41 am: |
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For those of you who might have been wondering about the Gripster frame pads, I can attest that there is, indeed, a three-fold benefit. Like many, I was looking for a little less heat off the frame in summer, even with the comfort kit installed. Richmond, VA summers can be brutal. So, before a 250 mile ride this past Friday, I got around to installing them. The heat is more of an afterthought now. Vibration coming off the frame, which I never really minded, is deadened quite a bit, and the extra grip is fantastic. I have long legs (6'2"), so the frame dimensions have always felt a little narrow to me since owning the bike. Feels pretty solid now. As far as changing positions going in and out of hard turns, I can't say either way from the roads I was on, but I can say that I felt more confident holding the bike in big sweepers. Had to check the speedo a little more often because of it. Cheers.
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Harleywern
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 11:31 am: |
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I've got them last year and more than happy with my purchase. Also I think they improve the looks of the bike
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Sprintex
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 12:31 pm: |
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So the heat off the fuel rails doesn't soften the glue? (Message edited by sprintex on May 02, 2011) |
Harleywern
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 12:50 pm: |
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It does slightly, but the pads aren`t coming loose. Just a little glue around the edge. |
Buellyxt
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 01:29 pm: |
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Yeah, mine have not been on for long, but I believe the adhesive is pretty flexible once it's attached. The instructions say to heat the frame before installing so the stuff can set. Just checked it after riding a bit, and they're tight. Don't think they'll be coming loose anytime soon, and if I see any adhesive running out or something, it's easily cleaned off with Goof Off. Perhaps someone else has had them on for years and could share. |
Tiltcylinder
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 01:35 pm: |
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I've had them on for 18 months or so without any movement or signs of loosening up. Was part of my initial heat abatement procedures, plus I like the grip it gives the knees. |
Ronmold
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 01:57 pm: |
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I want! Where do you get them? |
Harleywern
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 02:37 pm: |
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Ordered them directly from www.techspec-usa.com They ship worldwide. Took only a couple of days to get them to Germany. Nice and reliable guys. (Message edited by harleywern on May 02, 2011) |
Pnw_uly
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 02:42 pm: |
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Also available from Al at American Sportbike! I have these on both the Uly and CR and consider them a great upgrade; really adds grip compared to the bare frame that feels downright slippery when wearing textile pants... YMMV |
Buellyxt
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 03:21 pm: |
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yeah, I ordered mine from American Sportbike. "Snakeskin." Didn't see a need for the airbox pads, but they might complete the look for some. |
Harleywern
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 03:24 pm: |
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Would have ordered from American Sportbike, but shipping to Germany was much more expensive than directly from techspec. In the US, Al might be the way to go. |
Pnw_uly
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 04:34 pm: |
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Have the "snakeskin" for the CR and "fusion" for the Uly (matches the Line-Xed body pieces). For some reason, the snakeskin material seems significantly "thicker", but both applied easily and have not moved. Instead of heating the area with a heat gun prior to application, a spirited 30 minute ride warms the frame quite nicely. . . Used the airbox pads on the CR, the center piece (unfortunately sold separately) is great for traction and covering the inevitable scuff marks where the airbox cover meets the seat. |
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