Author Topic: Your opinion would be appreciated.  (Read 6369 times)

Offline Esstee 13

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 173
  • Newly "Addicted" ST Owner
    • Photobucket
Your opinion would be appreciated.
« on: April 14, 2013, 11:10:22 PM »
Hi all.
Came across these on Ebay (and was wondering what people thought about them, if anyone had them and would you buy theem. Looking for a reasonable cost effective solution to a bit of numbness in my right hand.
Thanks in anticipation.
Tony.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/motorcycle-heavy-billet-HandGrips-cruise-control-7-8-chop-streetfighter-custom-/321105169696?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4ac35c0d20
 :rd13
 

Offline Gavo

  • Double STowner no longer only an 22 ST1800 GL
  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 988
  • Thanked: 52 times
  • Hoddys Well Toodyay WA
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2013, 11:29:46 PM »
Looks good im keen to see how they go  :popcorn
Rob
Volunteer SJA EMR
Undercover HVAC Tech
All round nice guy so i believe
Also have now been told !

"We are all in it together"  Harry Tuttle.

STOC #8508
FR#601 
                  
:blu13
 

Offline Streak

  • Supreme "2000" Club Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4833
  • Thanked: 275 times
  • Stampy Glitterballs
    • Australian ST Owners Club
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2013, 11:30:32 PM »
Hi tony,

This is what I use, I suffer from the same thing, plus I use a throttle lock to give my wrist a break to

http://www.thirdgear.com.au/products/Motorcycle-Street-Foam-Grips.html



Have had a set on the bike for 18 months, they do a great job

Cheers

Streak (Graham)
Streak (Graham)
Storm Trooper
streak@ozstoc.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OzSTOC
2010 White DL650 Strom
FarRider #667
IBA #59145
Aussie Hard Arse #63
 

Offline zevk

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 274
  • Thanked: 8 times
  • ST1300ABS
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2013, 07:52:57 AM »
esstee hi again,

I had the same problem with numb tingling wrist as well.

I installed Oxford heated grips (Heaterz $110) from the UK, which are a must for cool / cold weather imho.

I then purchased foam grips to go over the heated grips. This takes the minor vibrations away, still allows the heat to come thru,  but mostly increases the diameter of the grip giving you a more comfortable control, especialy if you hands are large like mine.

I also have HeliBar risers ($130 Mick Hone Suzuki,is the dealer in Box Hill) and a Vista Lock throttle controller.

Also with the larger grip diam, I dont have to "grip" as hard and can just rest on the grip lightly.

All contribute to erogonomics. 

hope this helps
 


Hi all.
Came across these on Ebay (and was wondering what people thought about them, if anyone had them and would you buy theem. Looking for a reasonable cost effective solution to a bit of numbness in my right hand.
Thanks in anticipation.
Tony.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/motorcycle-heavy-billet-HandGrips-cruise-control-7-8-chop-streetfighter-custom-/321105169696?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4ac35c0d20
 :rd13
Zev
 

Beaker

  • Guest
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2013, 08:12:50 AM »
Tony, I had those same grips on my GSX1400 and whilst they do not lock the throttle in position, they do allow you to use your palm to hold the throttle whilst you strech your hand. The increased grip size does also help, but I ended up getting rid of them and installing a Kaoko throttle lock cause I had real issues with cramp in my right hand.

I would personally go the Kaoko bar end throttle lock for my ST (when I do get one!!)
 

Offline Tipsy

  • Landed Gentry
  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1347
  • Thanked: 53 times
  • Laurie
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2013, 09:29:40 AM »
Hi all.
Came across these on Ebay (and was wondering what people thought about them, if anyone had them and would you buy theem. Looking for a reasonable cost effective solution to a bit of numbness in my right hand.
Thanks in anticipation.
Tony.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/motorcycle-heavy-billet-HandGrips-cruise-control-7-8-chop-streetfighter-custom-/321105169696?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4ac35c0d20
 :rd13

I have them on my 1100 but I had to modify the throttle to fit as I still wanted my bar end  and also had to move the clutch + switch block and that involved redrilling the locating hole on the the underside of the bars,
I also managed to fit my throttle lock with a fare bit of fine grinding.

Yes I am happy with the result as a combination of carpel tunnel and Arthur Ritus all around the thumb makes a lot of discomfort with out them.
You will not be able to use heated grips with them.

Tipsy
I am lost and haves gone to find myself
Now If I get back before I return
Please ask me to wait.
 

Offline Diesel

  • Administrator
  • Supreme "2000" Club Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4097
  • Thanked: 1041 times
  • QUEEEENSLANDER!!!!
    • The Review Guys
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2013, 10:48:08 AM »
Hi Esstee - keep in mind that you need DIFFERENT INSIDE DIAMETER grips....

This is due to the throttle cyclinder....

See here....      http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=2695.msg27293#msg27293


Hope this helps.


Cheers, Diesel
« Last Edit: April 15, 2013, 10:51:32 AM by Diesel »
FarRider #416   IBA #55491  
OzSTOC Life Member
:candystwheelie       www.dieselst1300.blogspot.com.au
 

Offline Esstee 13

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 173
  • Newly "Addicted" ST Owner
    • Photobucket
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2013, 08:31:02 PM »
Thanks to you all for your advice. Graham, i used to use those in another lifetime on a trusty old V4 750 Honda and they were awesome. They had completely slipped my mind. Zev, I am still considering heated grips. Not sure at this point but bike already has Helirisers on it. Biggles, i will look a little more in to the Kaoko and decide whether i go that way or use a Vista type throttle lock. Tipsy, you have convinced me to look elsewhere as i am not prepared to do all of that. And Diesel, thank you for your words of wisdom. I had no idea they were different sizes.
Once again fella's, thanks for all your advice.
 :rd13
 

Offline Sabie

  • Riding a Blue Angel
  • Supreme "2000" Club Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2757
  • Thanked: 194 times
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2013, 11:24:33 PM »
I put these on and they're great. No need to replace your handgrips

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=118&products_id=332
(Sabie pronounced Sab bee)

2004 Honda ST1300 Blue (Current)
2007 Yamaha VStar XVS 650 Classic (Current)
2011 Suzuki Boulevard C50T VL 800
2007 Yamaha XV 250 Virago
1980 CX500 Red
1980 CX500 Black
1979 CX500 Blue
1981 Honda XL 500s
1982 Yamaha XZ 550
1981 Honda XL 250s
1974 Honda Elsinore MT 250
 

Offline Shiney

  • Dave
  • Global Moderator
  • UNBELIEVABLE "5000 Posts" Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6977
  • Thanked: 2558 times
  • RTE Coordinator - Strathpine, QLD
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2013, 07:29:10 AM »
I put these on and they're great. No need to replace your handgrips

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=118&products_id=332


I'm also using the MCL handgrip covers and agree they are very helpful :thumb


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
My Ride: 2023 ST1800   :thumb
OzSTOC #104   STOC# 8512   IBA # 59142
Find me in The Who's Who of OzSTOC!

I like shiney things :grin
One of the Dave, Dave, Dave and Duncan crew 8)
 

Offline BigTed

  • Was: 2010 ST1300A (Black). Now: 2021 BMW r1250rt
  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 754
  • Thanked: 132 times
  • Perth, WA.
    • The Nook
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2013, 09:38:57 AM »
Hi Tony, You could also consider the Cramp Buster either instead of, or in addition to the grips you're looking at. They're simple, cheap, and take the tension out of the right hand and arm.

They come in 2 diameters (the smaller one is for the standard ST grip, the bigger one for Harleys, etc., and probably the slip-ons), and 2 widths. I found the wider one too wide - impeding my ability to roll-off and grab the brake. The smaller one is good. However, with my meat-hooks I shaved a bit off the edge to make them slightly narrower again.

Now, I don't like riding at all without it. I contemplated spending the $$ on a cruise control for the trip from Perth to Middleton, but opted for similarly simple GoCruise throttle lock. I only use that to allow me to get my hand off the grip for a minute or so every now and then, but the CrampBuster is what made the trip possible. I highly recommend this product.

Cheers
Rob (in Who's Who)
STOC# 8422

"And yet it moves." - Galileo.
 

Offline Abe

  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1797
  • Thanked: 178 times
  • 4D Gang Member
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2013, 10:21:02 AM »
Hi Tony, I totally agree with Rob's comments above.  You can't go wrong with a Crampbuster and a throttle lock.

Cheers
Dave
 :dred11
At my age " getting lucky" is remembering what I came in the room for ;)

:wht13      Cheers Dave
Member of the 4 D Gang
 

Offline alans1100

  • 1999 ST1100A
  • UNBELIEVABLE "5000 Posts" Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 6248
  • Thanked: 1161 times
  • Alan, Peterborough, SA
Re: Your opinion would be appreciated.
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2013, 11:55:04 AM »
Throttle lock is enough for me. It's on as soon as I get out of the town area.
1999 :bl11  2004 :13Candy

FarRider #921- BR15, BR17, CR1