DRIVEN Grips Alumitech D-3 Motorcycle Grips

[spdu4ia]

Does anyone run these? looking to upgrade my grips to something not so smooth with more grip than the stocks. I was drawn to these because I tend to like to hold my bars towards the ends anyway.

http://image.superstreetbike.com/f/13190882+w750+st0/0812_sbkp_01_z+driven_racing+D-3_grips.jpg

[salsashark]

I picked up a set of the plain Driven grips (no aluminum bits) from 303 a while back. I like them a lot. Definitely increased grip over stock, but they also wear out faster. I'll pick up another set when I get around to it.

[spdu4ia]

Thanks, I am probably going to get a set. I was afraid the aluminum part would make the grip feel wierd.

[Sean]

If you're in Denver, I think 303 Cycle has them in stock and you can try them out and see how they feel. 303 was advertising the heck out of them last summer.

[MetaLord 9]

I've heard mixed results on 'em. Some folks love 'em, some folks replace 'em pretty quickly. I think Goose had some that he swapped. Matty had some that he may have kept. It's a personal preference thing, but if you search for "Driven" or "D3 Grips" you'll probby find a thread or two about 'em on the CSC

[spdu4ia]

hhmmm. I didn't know that they made a grip without the aluminum. I may have to look into those. Other than the grip wearing out are there any other complaints?

[salsashark]

nope... same grippy material as the D3s. Simple black grips... nothing fancy.

http://www.303cycle.com/Driven-Racing-SUPERBIKE-GRIPS-detail.htm?productId=10736127&ez=grips~q=ssaagripszz~r=fidaa91zzbidaa3346zz~

Also, for 13 bucks, you can buy 4 sets for the same price as the aluminum ones.

[spdu4ia]

Whats the difference in those and these...

http://www.303cycle.com/Driven-Racing-GRIPPY-GRIPS-detail.htm?productId=10735939

[Matty]

I hated the ones I had on my zx6r. The metal rubbed the inside of my thumb raw. Super comfy except for the metal area by your thumb and forefinger.

[salsashark]

Whats the difference in those and these...

http://www.303cycle.com/Driven-Racing-GRIPPY-GRIPS-detail.htm?productId=10735939

Call Dave at 303... I have no idea, but if I had to wager a guess, it's a texture thing. They're grippi-er for your pleasure...


I hated the ones I had on my zx6r. The metal rubbed the inside of my thumb raw. Super comfy except for the metal area by your thumb and forefinger.

Something I was concerned about and why I went with the non-metal grips.

[longrider]

Just a quick note I have the Driven grips in stock at Fay Myers. No experience myself, I am using Spider grips

[Mother Goose]

I had them on my R1. I liked them, they were thick and sticky (heh). I ended up replacing them with some Renthal mediums because the D3s were wearing out pretty quick. They look damn good, but I probably wouldn't buy them again.

[kevplus2]

if you have a tendency to grip the throttle with your index finger/thumb, the d3 grips kinda suck. the aluminum bit becomes pretty friggin slick after some wear.

also, if you use a throttlemeister you will have to cut/expand the outer aluminum ring on the throttle grip because the plastic throttlemeister sleeve wont fit under it

[LordLosh]

I have them, not 100% loving them, but i bought them for looks and i do like them for that. have not done a long ride with them but i don't think it would be comfy as a normal gel set.