Grip Change - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

Johnnylane · 04-22-2008, 07:17 PM

I'm looking to make a change in grips to my FZ6. I suffer from carpal tunnel in my age and want to change to a larger diameter, softer grip to reduce that tingly, numb feeling I get after an hour or so. Also, I had a throttle side paddle grip long ago and can't seem to find anything like it save for the crampbuster.

Any thoughts for a change?

**nimzotech** · 04-22-2008, 07:41 PM

Two words for ya:

Grip Puppies

pchbreeze · 04-22-2008, 08:25 PM

go to bike shops and feel them out. i might go with some dirt bike grips to be honest next time...hope they last longer.

billm · 04-23-2008, 01:13 PM

There's a thread on "Mods" that someone put up who installed a Throttlemeister bar end - it's used as a mechanical cruise control..........sort of.
Then you could take your rt. hand off/relax it for a few seconds to relieve that tingle/cramping/whatever. Your left hand can be taken off/relaxed any time.
There's another thread where someone installed a different type mech. as well & I like the looks of it.
Check out the Forum for these threads.
I couldn't find the thread covering this, but check out Throttlemeister Motorcycle Cruise Control, you might like these.

KUMAJ · 04-23-2008, 08:46 PM

Also..........
Heavy bar-end weights reduce tingle. If you use OEM FZ6 bar, you can use FZR1000's(3GM) and YZF1000R's(4SV:Thunder Ace) one. Especially, Thunder Ace weight is extra heavy and there are possibility that some people fell dullness in handling. I'm using 3GM's and throttle locker at long time cruising on high way.

P/N of those are below
3GM:36Y-26246-00-00
4SV:4SV-26246-00-00

Davop · 04-23-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nimzotech

Two words for ya:

Grip Puppies

^^^ What He said Motorcycle Accessories from California Sport Touring, Inc.

Fred · 04-23-2008, 10:15 PM

Tacky Grips by Grand Touring.

They're fatter than regular grips and very comfortable. All my bikes have them.

Fred

bmccrary · 04-23-2008, 10:16 PM

For my dirtbikes I have used Oury grips. I am going to put them on my FZ before too long.

Boneman · 04-23-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davop

^^^ What He said Motorcycle Accessories from California Sport Touring, Inc.

Gwad I shudder everytime I visit their site. Their web site is so getto welfare that I hesitate to purchase anything from them....

pchbreeze · 04-24-2008, 06:16 PM

THeir website has always been like that. To be honest, i talked to them on the phone and was left with the impression that it was just a guy working out of his house but the prices were great and so was the airhorn i bought...i'd buy again and i did for these grips.

04-22-2008, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Johnnylane Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Bike: 2008 Grey FZ1 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 3 Member #2251	Grip Change I'm looking to make a change in grips to my FZ6. I suffer from carpal tunnel in my age and want to change to a larger diameter, softer grip to reduce that tingly, numb feeling I get after an hour or so. Also, I had a throttle side paddle grip long ago and can't seem to find anything like it save for the crampbuster. Any thoughts for a change?

04-22-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,080 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Re: Grip Change Two words for ya: Grip Puppies __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview

04-22-2008, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 615 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	Re: Grip Change go to bike shops and feel them out. i might go with some dirt bike grips to be honest next time...hope they last longer.

04-23-2008, 01:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
billm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pahrump, NV Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 257 Rep Power: 5 Member #1778	Re: Grip Change There's a thread on "Mods" that someone put up who installed a Throttlemeister bar end - it's used as a mechanical cruise control..........sort of. Then you could take your rt. hand off/relax it for a few seconds to relieve that tingle/cramping/whatever. Your left hand can be taken off/relaxed any time. There's another thread where someone installed a different type mech. as well & I like the looks of it. Check out the Forum for these threads. I couldn't find the thread covering this, but check out Throttlemeister Motorcycle Cruise Control, you might like these. Last edited by billm; 04-23-2008 at 02:51 PM..

04-23-2008, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
KUMAJ Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Bike: FZ6-NHG Posts: 117 Rep Power: 16 Member #857	Re: Grip Change Also.......... Heavy bar-end weights reduce tingle. If you use OEM FZ6 bar, you can use FZR1000's(3GM) and YZF1000R's(4SV:Thunder Ace) one. Especially, Thunder Ace weight is extra heavy and there are possibility that some people fell dullness in handling. I'm using 3GM's and throttle locker at long time cruising on high way. P/N of those are below 3GM:36Y-26246-00-00 4SV:4SV-26246-00-00 Last edited by KUMAJ; 04-23-2008 at 09:03 PM..

04-23-2008, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: 92 K75 Turbo, 07 Yamaha FZ6, Custom chopper (Pocketbike rear end, K75 front end.) Posts: 844 Rep Power: 25 Member #872	Re: Grip Change Tacky Grips by Grand Touring. They're fatter than regular grips and very comfortable. All my bikes have them. Fred __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.)

04-23-2008, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
bmccrary Future Engineer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 826 Rep Power: 14 Member #900	Re: Grip Change For my dirtbikes I have used Oury grips. I am going to put them on my FZ before too long.

04-24-2008, 06:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 615 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	Re: Grip Change THeir website has always been like that. To be honest, i talked to them on the phone and was left with the impression that it was just a guy working out of his house but the prices were great and so was the airhorn i bought...i'd buy again and i did for these grips.

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