Sebastian F7
Wizard
Wondering how many of you guys use or have used tank grips such as tech spec or stomp grips or even home made ones?
Maroshio
Member
I highly recommend tech spec! They have several types to choose from.
MegaMatt5000
senallttam
After riding with tank grips, they are the very first thing I put on a new bike. Once you've used them, you'll never want to ride without them. I use the TechSpec ones. I had some issues with the adhesive separating from the grip itself. I sent them some pictures and they sent me a new set no questions asked. They have excellent customer service and I will always go back to them.
AEG
Member
Can they be removed without leaving any mess?
MegaMatt5000
senallttam
No mess at all. Peels off like a clean sticker.
fisherman322
Wizard
The main reason I put TechSpec Grips on was the previous owner had scuffed the tank, so used them to cover the marks, I like the look of them and had no issues, only a little fiddly to line up both sides the same
loosenut
Wizard
I am using some neoprene ones made by foruma member.
Chandler
Well-Known Member
Can some of you guys post pictures of your TechSpec grips?
I'd like to get an idea of sizing on the tank per different models - I have *almost* bought a tank grip many different times.
I'd like to get an idea of sizing on the tank per different models - I have *almost* bought a tank grip many different times.
javahaxxor
Wizard
The techspec snake skin ones are too thick and have rough edges which will bruise your legs if you ride in anything else that motorcycle pants and do wheelies or hard braking
javahaxxor
Wizard
They have something else softer and thinner, what's that product called?
geekdroid
Member
Snakeskin is the thickest at .125"
C3 is .100"
High Fusion is the thinnest at .035"
C3 is .100"
High Fusion is the thinnest at .035"
javahaxxor
Wizard
TechSpec
I'm not sure I can recommend TechSpec. 5 years ago the Snakeskin was good. The rubber was softer, the edges less abrupt, and the two layers were properly bonded. Yes, they are fairly well cut, and look good. But the grip surface lets go from the sticky surface EXTREMELY easily. In fact so easy that I first thought I was peeling off the protection layer from the sticky surface when in fact I was separating the grip from the sticky bit.
Yes, the customer support sent me new ones, but just as bad as the old ones. I first thought they had a bad batch, but it seems to be a production problem.
I'll probably order a set of C3:s , which are softer, grippier than snakeskin, spongier and won't bruise my legs. The slight sponginess of the C3 will probably accumulate rainwater more than the plasticky snakeskin
I'm not sure I can recommend TechSpec. 5 years ago the Snakeskin was good. The rubber was softer, the edges less abrupt, and the two layers were properly bonded. Yes, they are fairly well cut, and look good. But the grip surface lets go from the sticky surface EXTREMELY easily. In fact so easy that I first thought I was peeling off the protection layer from the sticky surface when in fact I was separating the grip from the sticky bit.
Yes, the customer support sent me new ones, but just as bad as the old ones. I first thought they had a bad batch, but it seems to be a production problem.
I'll probably order a set of C3:s , which are softer, grippier than snakeskin, spongier and won't bruise my legs. The slight sponginess of the C3 will probably accumulate rainwater more than the plasticky snakeskin
Damn Yankee
Well-Known Member
yuppers ...love em
AEG
Member
Stompgrip Tank Pad - another option
javahaxxor
Wizard
Yea, the stomp grips are even worse. I've never seen stomp grips that don't let go at the edges and gather dirt.
AEG
Member
Good to know that they are not a good option
javahaxxor
Wizard
They have sharp tips and feel rough and plastic. I reckon the best alternative is the soft C3