[101stABN]

Quick question for the guru's. Does anybody have or know of anyone having these tank grips.
http://www.techspec-usa.com/gs/honda.html
I like how they are transparent, but I'm not too sure how well they function, I don't want to get stomp grips again, they tore my knees up, I'm looking for something a little less.

 

[shiftn3rdon1]

I am kind of curious of why they say "ICE GRIP MATERIALS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR AGGRESSIVE “TRACK DAY” RIDERS"

 

[sooperman12]

Uh, it's because they don't grip like you need for TDs.

 

[DaMartian]

i have the techspec grip - works well - especially on hard braking...

 

[Nessal]

Stomp grip does mess with your knees a bit if you wear jeans. You should wear some leather...it's better protection anyways.

 

[pantablo]

if you're wearing jeans, likely you dont need stomp grips...

 

[pantablo]

oh yeah, last trackday I saw someone that sprayed car underbody stuff, or was it truck bed liner on their tank sides for grip. They said it worked great.

 

[cbrdeju]

if you're wearing jeans, likely you dont need stomp grips...

+1. If you are riding aggresively enough that you feel you need stomp grips, then you need to get some leathers and knee pucks.

 

[proze]

I have the TechSpec snakeskin on my road fairing and it works very well. Recommended. I bought Stomp for my track kit, though, cos it covers a larger area of the tank.

 

[101stABN]

Thanks for the info, I think I'm gonna get a set. If it doesn't work it won't be too expensive to pull back off and trash.

 

[RR-Dark]

Don't do it! I've tried both. Here's my $0.02:

Stomp Grip: Tons of bubbles when applied, nubs are pointy and hurt when wearing jeans (ok if wearing leathers, obviously), grip ok.

TechSpec Ice [clear]: Easier application, but if you have to peel it up and reapply in certain sections it leaves a stretchy looking pattern you can see pretty easily, grip went away and was worn off within 2 weeks.

I would try one of the other TechSpec solid (i.e. not transparent) varieties.

Hope that helps.

 

[Nessal]

Don't do it! I've tried both. Here's my $0.02:

Stomp Grip: Tons of bubbles when applied, nubs are pointy and hurt when wearing jeans (ok if wearing leathers, obviously), grip ok.

TechSpec Ice [clear]: Easier application, but if you have to peel it up and reapply in certain sections it leaves a stretchy looking pattern you can see pretty easily, grip went away and was worn off within 2 weeks.

I would try one of the other TechSpec solid (i.e. not transparent) varieties.

Hope that helps.

Umm....if you apply the stomp grip properly, then you wouldn't get bubbles. Mine has no bubbles in it at all and it looks great.

 

[CNI Dawg]

I have the TechSpec snakeskin... works great.
I am noticing a little wear on the 'nubs' where my knees grip when braking.






Why wouldn't people wearing jeans (commuting) still need to grip the tank when braking to keep 'the boys' from getting crushed?







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[jb944s2]

Skip the tank grip crap...just put a hundred dollar bill between each of your inner thighs/knees and the tank. Keeps me gripping the tank for sure!!!

 

[miracle]

Skip the tank grip crap...just put a hundred dollar bill between each of your inner thighs/knees and the tank. Keeps me gripping the tank for sure!!!

classic post... ill use this lol

 

[Guest]

I ride with jeans and have just installed a set of Techspec Snakeskin traction pads, and I love em. They work awesome, completly changed the ride...for the better!

 

[MachRider]

classic post... Ill use this lol

from the dead... This thread arises!!!

 

[riot]

LOL @ Thread revival.

& LOL @ $100 comment.

I am about to order some TechSpec C3's for my street bike which are apparently the newer version of the Snake Skin's but a little bit softer compound that lasts just as long and is less abrasive to materials.

I just want them to help me support my body position, because after a nice polishing my knees slide all over that tank like butter in a frying pan