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jteixeira33
03-11-2010, 07:48 PM
Does anyone know where I can buy a set of Buell Traction Grips? The HD/Buell dealer doesn't have them and cant get them (big surprise, I think its a requirement to be arrogant douche if you work at their parts counter).

If not Buell Traction Grips, anyone have any other suggestions for some really good grips? Stock ones are pretty bad. Thanks

bajabomber87
03-11-2010, 07:58 PM
See the online store here at the top?


http://www.buellparts.net/content-product_info/product_id-1307/lightning_traction_hand_grips.html

jteixeira33
03-11-2010, 08:19 PM
Who woulda thunk? :D

Is there any better grips out there before I order these up?

Nuage420b
03-11-2010, 10:34 PM
i have them right now. . . not sure i like them. they aren't as comfy as i expected. im going to try some gel grips next.

Midnight82
03-11-2010, 10:48 PM
I love my Traction grips. and the price can't be any better.

brightbuell
03-11-2010, 11:26 PM
Traction grips rock!

chilliwackbuell
03-11-2010, 11:37 PM
''I think its a requirement to be arrogant douche if you work at their parts counter)''

i so agree with that statement and its friggen funny lmao.

INSPECTOR
03-12-2010, 12:02 AM
i put the traction grips on my 1125 and i have not been disappointed. so much better than stock.

kurbennett
03-12-2010, 01:50 AM
Thank you Buell Parts! Been looking for these things for 3 weeks!

cronus1987
03-12-2010, 09:09 PM
i use these. Much comfier than stock. It's what pretty much all the shop owners in town use too.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/ProGrip_723_Single_Density_Road_Grips--623922.html

Black Knight
03-12-2010, 09:21 PM
Thanks for posting this. I too had been looking for these for a few weeks. I could have sworn Buell Parts didn't have the last time I looked. Just ordered a set!

bttrfngrz
03-12-2010, 09:51 PM
i like mine too, i wouldn't put jelliez on my bike they get gummy late in life and are hard as hell to pull off.

jteixeira33
03-22-2010, 05:49 PM
Just got mine on this weekend. Like them alot so far, WAAYYY better than stock. And...I didn't have to deal with anymore HD stealerships!

kurbennett
03-22-2010, 11:02 PM
Just got mine mounted up this weekend as well, Install was straight forward and I will try them out tomorrow. I agree they look better than stock.

Trill
03-23-2010, 12:13 AM
I used up a set of the traction grips and they are ok.. not too much good or bad to say about them. If I had the extra cheese I would get the rizoma Lux grips but I think I will be going with rizoma sportline grips next.

There is something with the bulge in the middle of the grip that doesn't like my hands that much.

Jabaniz
03-23-2010, 02:32 AM
Just put a set of Rizoma Lux Grips on.. they were pricey but a definite upgrade to stock

jontoksenholt
03-15-2011, 03:33 AM
I've tried to find these on ebay and in other online stores, but their all sold out. Only found one pair on ebay, and its US shipping only. Anyone got a pair and want to sell and shipp them to Norway?

Stangxb12r
03-15-2011, 10:35 AM
Any luck on anyone else finding these grips?? I cannot seem to find them anywhere, and site above no longer has in stock.

americanthunder
03-15-2011, 11:26 AM
i just threw on some pro tapers i had lyin around the garage there the same ones i use on my kawi in the dirt and i like them:D

crxtasy169
03-15-2011, 11:32 AM
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/16201/ITEM/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips.aspx
Check these out similar but cheap! Of course this company does not sell them anymore but I'm sure you can find them somewhere.

Stangxb12r
03-15-2011, 11:56 AM
Those don't look too bad, I just would try to find the traction grips, worst case, ill get the MSS grips.

redrider
03-15-2011, 07:00 PM
I looked on Buell parts but could not find traction grips am i missing something or are they discontinued

dave_xb12r
03-15-2011, 07:02 PM
Discontinued [sad] They are worth a pretty penny now days

JOEL9
03-15-2011, 07:09 PM
redrider, i think you are missing about a year and a few days. this thread was started march 11, 2010[smirk]

Miami78
03-15-2011, 07:19 PM
This (http://tinyurl.com/6yn7bfd) is the only set I see currently, like dave said...they ain't cheap.

Riderdie
03-15-2011, 07:29 PM
Been looking for a set myself.

Wonder who made them for Buell and if we annoy the hell out of someone with emails if they would make them again.

I remember seeing these at Harley back in the good days. What were they like $25-40

Miami78
03-15-2011, 07:47 PM
$16.

dave_xb12r
03-16-2011, 10:02 AM
Got a set for $8 back in xmas of 08

konarider94
03-16-2011, 10:20 AM
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/9/192/29964/ITEM/Driven-Supermoto-Grips.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

im going to try these

rusko466
03-22-2011, 06:29 AM
Not sure if this is a mistake on the site and I'll let you know when I get an "out of stock" email, but I found the traction grips here.

traction grips (http://www.oldgloryhd.com/default.asp)

RDuncan
03-22-2011, 10:50 AM
I just like americanthunder, have always used ProTaper. They have just soft enough, and have great grip. I have had the Gels, but like said above, bet gummy. Especialy here in FL.

Bossanova
03-22-2011, 11:18 AM
Not sure if this is a mistake on the site and I'll let you know when I get an "out of stock" email, but I found the traction grips here.
I have tried Old Glory HD too... with no luck. Here is the email response whem I ordered them and inquired later. I ended up scoring some on ebay.

I’m sorry there should have been a second email sent to your account stating that this item is no longer available. Harley-Davidson has kept these in their online inventory in case stores still have remaining items in stock. We unfortunately do not have them anymore. No charges were made to your account and I’m sorry for the confusion.
Matt

rusko466
03-23-2011, 05:55 PM
Yep, finally got the out of stock email. I knew it seemed too easy.

dmp0001
04-21-2011, 05:44 PM
How do you know if grips will work? I want to try these from pacific coast star (for cruiser) will they work?

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/961_20110421114333_L.jpg

jteixeira33
08-08-2011, 10:25 AM
Since starting this thread looks like everyone is out of the traction grips. You can however have your very own set if you buy my bike HERE (http://www.buellxb.com/Buells-for-Sale/Buell-Firebolts-for-Sale/FS-2007-XB12R-Firebolt---Sac-CA---5800). Sorry for the shameless plug but I am on my second set of traction grips (like new) and really like them. Hopefully they show up somewhere. Thanks