hot country = sweaty handlebar grips. gt380 solution?

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Ramjam
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hot country = sweaty handlebar grips. gt380 solution?

Post by Ramjam »

It's now getting really hot and sweaty in beirut and the grips i have on my gt380 - i think - are the originals: pretty basic rubber ones. but already my hands are slipping. Is there a solution?
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Re: hot country = sweaty handlebar grips. gt380 solution?

Post by johnakay »

do you wear gloves?
if so wear these underneath ..............
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Re: hot country = sweaty handlebar grips. gt380 solution?

Post by pearljam724 »

The original GT grips are horrible. They are simply too hard and bulky. These are fantastic. They sell them in 3 different compounds. I like the medium and have installed them on all my bikes. Outstanding grip and feel. The softer you go, the better they will feel. But, you sacrifice longevity. Regardless, a soft compound will last at least a few years. Invest in good motorcycle gloves. Ones that will honestly protect you when you get close and personal with pavement. It's never too hot to wear good leather gloves. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/47 ... =SLIsearch" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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