I fitted some Stompgrip pads a while ago and I am very satisfied with improved control it provides, especially when the front is airborne.
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2011 ZX14 Candy green/Black; 2013 ZX14R Red
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paul37
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Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/20/15 4:08 AM
I fitted some Stompgrip pads a while ago and I am very satisfied with improved control it provides, especially when the front is airborne.
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Rktsled
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paul37
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/20/15 11:55 AM
Rktsled, I'm located in South Africa. I bought it from a local bikeshop. You can find it on eBay for about $50.
You get them in black and also clear. I have seen some of the clear ones turn yellowish when they are exposed to the elements for a while and rather went for the black.
It really makes a difference in maintaining body position with the added grip it provides for your knees. Also no more squashed cojones when riding with a pillion.
untamed
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/20/15 12:12 PM
I found some sheets on special and cut it to fit.
these work well on track days as well.
Paul where in SA are you?
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/20/15 12:35 PM
Have you guys seen the Techspecs?
Next level up from stompgrips.
One things for sure.
I agree that no matter which one you choose, after you ride with them you will never go back to a bare slippery tank...
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paul37
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/20/15 1:00 PM
Untamed, I'm in Port Elizabeth... yourself?
yannih, I had look at the Techspec on the web and it didn't look on the pictures to be as nicely integrated as the stompgrip. My perception might be wrong if I could see it first hand....and yes, you are 100% about not going bareback again... oops bare tank again. LOL
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zx14beast
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yannih
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/20/15 4:20 PM
Ha Ha...
No problem at all here.
Me, I've tried both and Im a Techspec fan through and through.
Each unto their own.
As long as your tank is protected and there is more grip...
untamed
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/21/15 9:55 AM
Paul, I'm in Joburg.
Will give you shout when I'm in PE. I get around the country for work quite a lot.
Cheers
paul37
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ZX14MAN64
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/21/15 5:51 PM
To each his own but those knobs on the stomp grip remind me of the plastic strips my grandmother used to spread across the living room to protect the carpet!
I love the look of the OEM from Cradle in the UK
Not too sticky, though. But they protect well.
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/22/15 2:34 AM
Techspecs on my bike.
Better softer material than plastic, matching back and side tank protectors that grip just fine in my opinion, and can be removed and repositioned if required.
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yannih
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/22/15 2:42 AM
Ha ha.
And just noticed.
No chicken strips!
Rook
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
01/22/15 5:29 AM
I believe I heard Stomp Grips are more the choice for track riding but TechSpec looks a lot better IMHO. Never tried Stomp Grips but I agree, TechSpec grips great for me. I've never slipped off of it.
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paul37
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
02/02/15 8:29 PM
I was lucky with my application and did not get any air pockets. If the airpocket is not to big you can get away heating with a hairdryer and using a needle to puncture it.
A friend of mine had multiple bubbles and I used a hypodermic needle because it's hollow and helps to evacuate the air easier..
Good luck.
untamed
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RE: Stompgrip pads - thumbs up
02/03/15 10:42 AM
I had clear ones on my gen 1 and the older they get the more I found it loosing traction, especially on a hot day. This gave the appearance of air bubbles.
Thus I went for black this time around.
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