In case you missed this...MUST READ (maintenance)

http://www.dirtrider.com/tech/141_0809_dirt_bike_maintenance/index.html


This might settle the dispute about new grips a while back as well.  
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MIKE
Phoenix, az
(07 yz250)
(99 yz125)


Every bush has its day (sanders, 2009)
Lack of enthusiasm is for the weak and timid. (alex, a.k.a. yz250 forever)

Interesting. I need new grips too. Whats your opinion on saftey-wiring your grips mike?  
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The only reason a four-stroke can beat a two-stroke is because of the double displacement advantage

Newaygo, Michigan
1996 RM125

I do it jut because when I go through water or if a i get a small rip in my grip it rotates either because it gets wet or dirty between the grip and the tube. Having a bad grip on your throttle hand is just dangerous and I have paid the price. Nothing worse than grabbing throttle and having the grip rotate witout the tube or leaning back and having the grip rotate to where your hand comes off the bars, accident wating to happen..IMO  
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MIKE
Phoenix, az
(07 yz250)
(99 yz125)


Every bush has its day (sanders, 2009)
Lack of enthusiasm is for the weak and timid. (alex, a.k.a. yz250 forever)

oh yeah, you can use grip glue too whatever floats your boat  
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MIKE
Phoenix, az
(07 yz250)
(99 yz125)


Every bush has its day (sanders, 2009)
Lack of enthusiasm is for the weak and timid. (alex, a.k.a. yz250 forever)

ok thanks. I thought about getting that sunline grip kit that comes with the glue and safety wire.  
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The only reason a four-stroke can beat a two-stroke is because of the double displacement advantage

Newaygo, Michigan
1996 RM125

RM-rider20:
Interesting. I need new grips too. Whats your opinion on saftey-wiring your grips mike?

I use rubber o-rings, they aren't quite as grippy as safety wire, but easier to do and remove, and no chance of it sticking your finger.  
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Dave H 2006 YZ250
(2008 YZ 125 son)

thats a great idea.  
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MIKE
Phoenix, az
(07 yz250)
(99 yz125)


Every bush has its day (sanders, 2009)
Lack of enthusiasm is for the weak and timid. (alex, a.k.a. yz250 forever)

I trust your opinion Mike.  
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DIABETES SUX!

thanks woods  
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MIKE
Phoenix, az
(07 yz250)
(99 yz125)


Every bush has its day (sanders, 2009)
Lack of enthusiasm is for the weak and timid. (alex, a.k.a. yz250 forever)

I wonder why they don't make lock-on grips like they do for mountain biking.

edit: just after I typed that I did a search and, low and behold ODI does make them for moto but they don't lock at both ends like they do for mtn biking.

Moto version:



MTB version:
 
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Southern California

* 2007 YZ450F *

RM-rider20:
Interesting. I need new grips too. Whats your opinion on saftey-wiring your grips mike?

DLHamblin:
I use rubber o-rings, they aren't quite as grippy as safety wire, but easier to do and remove, and no chance of it sticking your finger.

thats a good idea.  
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The only reason a four-stroke can beat a two-stroke is because of the double displacement advantage

Newaygo, Michigan
1996 RM125

I am guilty of at least 3 out of 10 , I don't bleed my brakes, check my spokes or equalize the air pressure in my forks at altitude change.  
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"Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out there having fun on motorcycles. It makes me take another look." -Steve McQueen

Its so funny how most of these items will really prevent fatigue, speed and control. I gotta start getting on it myself  
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MIKE
Phoenix, az
(07 yz250)
(99 yz125)


Every bush has its day (sanders, 2009)
Lack of enthusiasm is for the weak and timid. (alex, a.k.a. yz250 forever)

yeah, i notice that, as all your wear parts slowly wearing down you acclimate to riding with it as you go, but then you change things over and bam! all of a sudden it feels brand new, you have so much control, and everything just feels better.  
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the bodies just a vehicle, transporting the soul, it is whats inside of people is beauty to behold

SOUTHERN MAINE

I think this 3-day weekend is a good opportunity for me to do a lot of these things. I really need to grease everything, lube my cables, at least. And I keep forgetting to bleed the air out of my fork.  
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Southern California

* 2007 YZ450F *