benefit of stomp grips?
- Thread starter CrazyCawi
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Basically increases grip by a large amount. I wear full leathers in the twisties, and that was slippery as all hell before I had the stompgrips and I thought I was gonna fall off the bike a few times. Have the stompgrips and I haven't had a problem with keeping my legs gripped onto the tank since.
for me it lets me keep my upper body more relaxed and planted. Also where i brake and barely use my arms to hold me upright just my legs and core and allows to hold the handle bar lighter which means allowing the steering to adjust and take more of the impact hitting bumps in the road. If you have watched twist of the wrist II DVD Keith code visually shows you the benefits of being light on the handle bars.
the best part for me is no more smashing my family jewels on the tank when i have to brake hard :surrender: lol
the best part for me is no more smashing my family jewels on the tank when i have to brake hard :surrender: lol
Just get the black ones, they look alright and they have model specifics. Or, go with techspec's.
yea the acting is cheesy but the riding is definitively top notch and it is very informative video. It shows very practical and common situations and what to do and it has helped me progress greatly in my riding. I do recommend getting the twist of the wrist II book along with it because they do go hand in hand and help the lessons stick better. (at least for me)
Also another good read is Sport Rider Magazine's: Riding tips special editon mag that comes out once a year. They released a newer version a week or so ago that you can pick up most stores that carry Sport Rider Mags
I have StompGrip Race Ovals on my bike. They're an absolute requirement IMO. They help keep my lower body hooked to the tank when hanging off the bike. The TechSpec ones from what I'm told don't grip as well as the StompGrips ones. They look better, but not sure about the performance. I got the clear ones because that's what was sent when I ordered the black. They look fine but if you don't do a perfect job the first time, they get a bunch of bubbles and the adhesive is actually visible if it's not done right. Get the black ones and save yourself some headaches. But still make sure that you put them on right the first time. You don't get a second chance with these things. Get it on crooked, and you have to replace it after you spend a LONG TIME trying to get all the adhesive off your tank without damaging the paint.
ajiribarren
New Member
Techspec Grips work great for street riding, you can relax your upper body a lot more. I went with Techspec in the XJ6 and couldn't be happier! In fact, I'm gonna install them in the new bike soon!
I've heard that StompGrips can be a bitch to install, and that they are overly aggresive on jeans and leathers, that's why I went with Techspec
I've heard that StompGrips can be a bitch to install, and that they are overly aggresive on jeans and leathers, that's why I went with Techspec
linkgt
Member
Requesting pictures of strompgrips installed on their fz6rs please! thank you
I have the tech's on my Daytona and they are VERY grippy, and they don't put as much wear on your leathers as stomp grips do.
i bought tech spec sheets to do custom cut-outs on the plastic area under the tank for the R6- ie just like i did for the 6R.
but, i've been dragging my feet applying them this time around. (already measured and did all the footwork.) reason-being, i'm second guessing how i feel about scuffing up my riding leathers again, because the grips definitely damage the knee/ inner thigh area of your suit. it will get scuff marks and lose its color.
i know it's part of riding etc etc. but, i love my new Pilot suit and hate to see it get all fucked up so soon. decisions, decisions... @_@
but, i've been dragging my feet applying them this time around. (already measured and did all the footwork.) reason-being, i'm second guessing how i feel about scuffing up my riding leathers again, because the grips definitely damage the knee/ inner thigh area of your suit. it will get scuff marks and lose its color.
i know it's part of riding etc etc. but, i love my new Pilot suit and hate to see it get all fucked up so soon. decisions, decisions... @_@
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FZ6R_Blue
All i can say is GET STOMP GRIPS!!!! i'm riding without right now and it SUCKS after riding all year last year with
Bert-Aus
Well-Known Member
I found the limited amount of grip without anything was a bit discomforting, when pushing it over.
Sought out ProGrip and stuck them on the plastic panel below the tank, have been great and can not be seen when I'm riding
Have seen others with Stomp Grip on their tanks but I kind of think overkill for myself
Sought out ProGrip and stuck them on the plastic panel below the tank, have been great and can not be seen when I'm riding
Have seen others with Stomp Grip on their tanks but I kind of think overkill for myself
I just put my SpecTech (or TechSpec) grip pads on, on Wednesday. I've got pics to post for them and some other mods. I hope to post them this weekend.