| Author | Message | ||
     Ridenusa4l |
Hey guys just wondering if anyone has tried the buell traction grip handle bar grips, if so what'd u think???? Thanx, Jake | ||
| Smoke |
i like!! haven't put them on the 1125 yet but both my s1's have. tim | ||
| Xbswede |
Ran them on my XB. For me they worked great and were more comfortable then stock. The curvature helped with some palm pains and numbing from vibration I had. But it could have been that I was new to riding at the time and was gripping to hard. I don't use them on the 1125R and I am fine with stock for now. | ||
| Bishopjb1124 |
GOt them on the 1125 and love em they are a whole lot more comfortable on long rides. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Been using them for years. More comfort. Less tingling. Tastes great: not!  | ||
| Jaimec |
Got the heated grips instead.  | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
JUST put a set on my CR. Love em to death. Had them on my XB, and can't say enough. If you run bar ends, you have to cut the endcaps, but absolutely no big deal. Two thumbs up. R | ||
| Fresnobuell |
The are a little fatter than stock and taper a wee bit at both ends, so the middle is the fat part. | ||
| Ridenusa4l |
Thank all of u for ur input, im gonna go order some, because my hands occasionally get numb, so hopefully these will help  ... THYANX ALOT Jake | ||
| Leechykyle |
I put them on partly because the stock ones have a funny shape to them. The curvature does help a lot. Those and a pair of bar-end weights make for a pretty nice combo. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
First put them on my xb. When I got my 1125r, the dealer had to order them. It was the longest two weeks my hands have had to cope with. | ||
| Rainman1ne |
I used the Rizomas' and my wrists didn't cramp as much afterward. http://www.pjsparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?c Path=264&products_id=645&osCsid=3443e7caf238059c51 df7a32b5a71767 The cheaper set http://www.pjsparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=264&products_id=84&osCsid=3443e7caf238059c51df7a32b5a71767 (Message edited by rainman1ne on December 26, 2008) | ||
| Samcol |
Wow, Rizoma makes some amazing stuff. | ||
| Two_buells |
I've had the Traction Grips on every Buell that I have owned and have a set on my Can-am Renegade 800 ATV. Best grips out there. | ||
| Sl33py |
Rainman - any pics of those on your bike? i am looking at the traction or maybe the second Rizoma's. how are they for comfort? I've got big hands (XL to XXL gloves) so don't know if they will be to thin/small? they sure are gorgeous though! rob | ||
| Pizzaboy |
its the best 17 bucks you can spend for your 1125, hands down | ||
| Pizzaboy |
Wow, Rizoma makes some amazing stuff. amazingly expensive.... i dont think i could EVER justify spending 200 bucks on HAND GRIPS. theyre nice looking but i wouldnt pay more than about 75 bucks for anodized aluminum hand grips. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Jake, The traction grips will certainly contribute to reducing hand numbness, but I have found that the main cause of this problem is simply gripping the bars too tightly. I discovered that with the exception of initiating or ending a turn, or very hard acceleration, one does not need to grip the bars at all tightly. As an exercise, I began to loosen my grip consciously in the middle of turns, or whenever I really didn't need to hold on real tight, which was 95% of the time. Miraculously, hand numbness just went away. | ||
| Jaimec |
GJ: Holding the bars too tightly is also the number one cause of cold hands in the winter, too. When you grip the bars too tightly, you cut off the circulation to your hands so warm blood can't flow into your fingertips. I've discovered that with a good electric vest and insulated gloves, I really don't need any additional heat in my hands 99% of the time. | ||
| Zac4mac |
I pt 300 gms of #8 birdshot in a ziplock in each bar. Acts like a dead-blow hammer, no vibes. Z | ||
| Dhdjr |
I've got a new set of the traction grips (still in the box) that I don't need @ this time if someone wants them let me know & just cover postage, their yours. Also Excellent idea Z, thanks! | ||
| Ridenusa4l |
Don PM sent Thanx Alot Jake | ||
| Two_buells |
 in picture, Traction Grips GPS Sirius Radio Throttle Rocker Vista Cruise Buell Trash can (Message edited by Two_Buells on December 27, 2008) | ||
| Pizzaboy |
in picture, Traction Grips GPS Sirius Radio Throttle Rocker Vista Cruise Buell Trash can **check engine light** | ||
| Two_buells |
the **check engine light** is on because I just turned the key on so I could catch the Buell logo on the screen of the GPS in the shot. It only stays on for about 3 seconds. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
How do you like that Crampbuster? Any drawbacks? | ||
| Paint_shaker |
Best $17 you can spend!!! Board sponsor Gainesville H-D & Buell has them in stock!! | ||
| Two_buells |
How do you like that Crampbuster? Any drawbacks? Works good it just moves and you need to reposition it a lot. |
