Form versus function

[Traf001]

I replaced my stock hand grips with Rizomas but my hands started cramping up. The Rizomas have a smaller diameter so I improvised. I destroyed the left stock grip getting it off so I was stuck with these. I wrapped both grips with tennis racket grip tape then wrapped that with electrical tape to smooth things out. The grips are now ridiculously comfortable for me but the looks are sub-par. Any ideas on how to make things look better or should I just enjoy the comfort?

 

[Jblk9695]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

If they work for you then keep em, besides nobody can see them when your riding:BLAA:

 

[Wolfman]

Sell the Rizoma's and get some grips thathve a bit of cushioning, and grip...that tape looks dangerously sippery to me.

:thumbup:

 

[Motogiro]

Put some heat shrink on it, trim the heat shrink, patent the grips and sell the patent back to Rizoma! :BLAA:

 

[Jblk9695]

Or just get some of these--

GRIP PUPPIES ™ Small. (1 Pair) Pick First Class Mail for Free Shipping. - Motorcycle Parts and Accessories for the Sport Touring Enthusiast at Motorcycle Accessories from California Sport Touring, Inc.

Had some on my V Strom and they worked good.

 

[Erci]

Grip puppies or Oury road grips. Agree with Wolfman.. those look slippery.

 

[The Toecutter]

You need some of these foam type like i have on my chopper .... Google Image Result for http://www.battlescooterstore.com/shopdata/0010_7=26amp=3Bslash=3B8=22+=2822.2+and+22.4mm=29+Grip+Sets/images/201-6253_2_350x432.jpg

 

[yoshiki]

i just use bmw bike oem grips. good enough for me. but if your grip is not slippery at all like wolfman is concerned about and its comfy, just stick with it.

 

[Circle]

I really like them Traf!
I was looking at these but...

If someone cuts you off in traffic you just give em a little squeeze, and count down from ten to one. Problem solved!

 

[grommit]

I don't think I would be without my puppies.

 

[Humperdinkel]

I'll add another vote to the grip puppies , greatest 'simple' bike invention ever :thumbup:

 

[Traf001]

Thanks for the concern but for some reason the tape against my leather gloves isn't slippery at all. Must be the finish on the tape which is matte.

 

[Traf001]

Thanks for all the input. I think I'll keep them for a while then try out the grip puppies that many of you recommended.

:Sport: