As always, my TaoTao TBR7 dual-sport motorcycle belongs to the Chonda-Family of Motorcycles, so this comfort upgrade should automatically work with the Hawk 25o, Brozz 250, and Raven 250 motorcycles.
Also, this “best motorcycle comfort upgrade” should work with many motorcycles since it doesn’t depend on the Chinese Dual-Sport motorcycle design. Even if you have to get different sized foam grips for your bike.
What Is This Best Motorcycle Comfort Upgrade?
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Foam Motorcycle Handlebar Grips
Wait, not kidding! I thought upgrading my TBR7 handlebar grips with foam slip one wouldn’t matter, but they made a world of difference.
I had issues with my hands feeling ‘buzzy’ after long rides on my TBR7 motorcycle. I found that other riders were complaining about the same things with their TBR7’s and even the more common Hawk 250’s.
The single-cylinder engine(A “thumper“), being pushed hard with longer distance street riding, was exposing my hands to the constant vibration of the motorcycle engine. I usually make this worse with continuous riding, and I like riding and running the little motor with a higher RPM than expected.
With staying in a lower gear, I feel I have more control over the TBR7. I can accelerate faster and slow faster with engine braking. This riding habit made the motorcycle vibrate too much.
Foam Motorcycle Handlebar Grips Not Sponsored?
Yes, I bought the foam motorcycle handlebar grips myself. I used my own money; the foam covers were not gifts from anyone.
The nice thing about buying my own motorcycle products, I have no conflict in recommending this comfort upgrade to other TBR7 motorcycle owners, Chonda Owners(Hawk 250, Brozz, Raven, etc.), or any motorcycle owner.
This TBR7 upgrade brought comfort to my longer motorcycle riding adventures.
I am aggressive on the grips; being a new rider, I seem to white-knuckle the motorcycle handlebar grips.
However, the wear and tear I noticed on the foam grips have been from laying the bike down a few times. The nice thing about the TBR7 motorcycle’s price, playing the dirt and dropping the bike doesn’t bring too many tears to my eyes.
I digress; the point is, the grips are ‘wearing’ on the outer edges. I might have to buy new foam grip covers in the future, and considering how cheap and effective they were, I will not cry about having to replace them if I have to. These were well worth it.
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Price For The Foam Motorcycle Handlebar Grips?
A couple of things affecting the price I paid:
Current Motorcycle Foam Comfort Handlebar Grips prices.
First, I am an Amazon Fan. I love their service and upfront refund policies, why I am an Amazon Associate and can earn from qualifying purchases through the following links. So I bought my foam motorcycle handlebar grips off Amazon.
Second, I bought knock off-brand of foam motorcycle grips. I didn’t get the name brand Grip-Puppies. In hindsight, I could and still am happy since Grip-Puppies are less than $20.
However, I do already have a post “Best Motorcycle Comfort Upgrade For Under $20“, so stick with these non-name brand foam motorcycle grips.
Click For Prices: The Original Grip Puppy Comfort Grips
The price will be important when you read the next item, even cheaper.
Third, in April, I bought these motorcycle foam handlebar grips; the price was ten bucks, and since then, the price has changed. I bought the foam grip covers at the start of the riding season.
Click For These Grips: Motorcycle Foam Handlebar Grips
If you clicked the above link, you might notice the price did go up. The Grip-Puppies stayed under 20 bucks, and the knock-off brands have increased. So if you want to want name-brand foam handlebar grip covers, the name brand isn’t far out of reach.
As the riding season wanes, the prices of the knock-off foam grip covers should drop and return to the about ten bucks range. If you want to wait and name-brand isn’t your requirement, there might be a sale in the future.
OK, I’m done here. If you want to read about the simple installation process, here is an earlier post: Found Cheap Foam Hand Grips For My Motorcycle.
Ride Fun, Ride Safe!!!
Replaced The TBR7 Motorcycle Foam Grips, This Time Filmed:
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Hi I’m Tom, A New Motorcycle Rider and Blog Author.
I am a new motorcycle rider(Pa Motorcycle Learner’s Permit at the end of 2020, and I received a full M-Class Pa Motorcycle License in 2021, only after passing the Pa Motorcycle Safety Course).
I bought my first motorcycle, a TaoTao TBR7 (A Chinese Dual-sport motorcycle), at the beginning of 2021 and have been doing upgrades on that motorcycle since.
I added to my motorcycle collection by buying a Boom Vader Gen 2 motorcycle in 2022, and that little Grom-Clone bike has been upgraded by me as well.
I continue to ride my Boom Vader Gen 2 motorcycle as well as my TaoTao TBR7 dual-sport bike.
Read more on my About Me page.
Fun Fact: I’ve only been on one group ride.