Can you guys share experience with grip tape?

southeastduc · September 17th, 2012, 06:43 PM

I bought a sheet of stomp grip to put on tank & curved part of fairing. I cut the pieces, but haven't mounted them yet.

I've never used the stuff (never had a need till now). Can I remove it after 24 hours? Or is it a permanent adhesive?

Would any of you mind posting pictures of how you mounted yours?

Thanks.

jarelj · September 18th, 2012, 09:57 AM

It's not permanent, and you can actually peel it off and re-attach it a time or two before the adhesive is shot. You want to heat it up first when you install it, head up both the grip pads and the tank. I use a heat gun but a hairdryer works fine also. And make sure you degrease the tank with some windex or alcohol first. Peel back a corner of the paper backing, line it up, and stick that corner on, then work you way across pressing it down as you go and peeling back the paper. Press hard to get the bubbles out.

Here's how I mounted mine:

George Villar · September 18th, 2012, 10:03 AM

Where did you find the grips???? Are they PRO GRIPS?

zvez · September 18th, 2012, 10:47 AM

I went with tech-spec on mine, as I've heard stomp grip is pretty hard on leathers, clothing.

THe other thing I like on tech spec is that it comes with a separate piece that fits in the notched area of the top fairing just below and forward of the tank grip material, I'm long legged and that's right where the end of my leg/knee fits.

jarelj · September 18th, 2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Villar

Where did you find the grips???? Are they PRO GRIPS?

Yes, ProGrip 717's, been using them for years, they're my favorite track grip and a lot of the MotoGP guys use them too. I never use grip glue, just safety wire them on and they stay in place just fine.

We have them here:
http://www.motospecialties.com/store...le&type2=Grips

southeastduc · September 18th, 2012, 12:21 PM

Thanks guys. Here's what I did. I also cut out some crescent shaped ones for the curved part of the fairing. I may wait to see how these work first.

I didn't do the side of the tank b/c my legs don't really touch there. I think this came out pretty nice. I cut down the raised domes close to the edges as advised. It's raining for the next 3 days, but can't wait to see how this works.

These pics sort of make the grip harder to see than it actually is. But I was going for a solution that works and does not stand out.

September 17th, 2012, 06:43 PM	#1
southeastduc Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Florida Posts: 323 Thanks: 24 I Ride: 2012 1199 ABS, 2009 YZ450F	Can you guys share experience with grip tape? I bought a sheet of stomp grip to put on tank & curved part of fairing. I cut the pieces, but haven't mounted them yet. I've never used the stuff (never had a need till now). Can I remove it after 24 hours? Or is it a permanent adhesive? Would any of you mind posting pictures of how you mounted yours? Thanks.

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September 18th, 2012, 09:57 AM	#2
jarelj Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Omaha, NE USA Posts: 347 Thanks: 34 I Ride: 1199 Panigale	It's not permanent, and you can actually peel it off and re-attach it a time or two before the adhesive is shot. You want to heat it up first when you install it, head up both the grip pads and the tank. I use a heat gun but a hairdryer works fine also. And make sure you degrease the tank with some windex or alcohol first. Peel back a corner of the paper backing, line it up, and stick that corner on, then work you way across pressing it down as you go and peeling back the paper. Press hard to get the bubbles out. Here's how I mounted mine:

September 18th, 2012, 10:03 AM	#3
George Villar Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: New York City Posts: 447 Thanks: 85 I Ride: Ducati 1199 Tricolore S, 1199 Panigale ABS, Bimota Tesi2D,DB-7,DB1,etc. BMW alpha Racing s1000rr	Where did you find the grips???? Are they PRO GRIPS?

September 18th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#4
zvez Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: ga Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 154	I went with tech-spec on mine, as I've heard stomp grip is pretty hard on leathers, clothing. THe other thing I like on tech spec is that it comes with a separate piece that fits in the notched area of the top fairing just below and forward of the tank grip material, I'm long legged and that's right where the end of my leg/knee fits.