I can't get used to expert small grips

[Mnt.Tamer]

I know the expert has smaller handlebars but I can not get used to them, my hands hurt after a day of riding, is there a way to get thicker grips?

 

[wwracer]

I'm with ya.. sort of. I thought having somewhat small hands, that they'd be right up my alley, but they're definately taking some getting used to. I'm gonna give em some more time before I start thinking about changes

 

[IcutMetl]

I haven’t seen where anybody else is offering replacement grips. And does anybody know what diameter the bars are vs. the normal 7/8”?

Are the bars tapered down towards the grip area? Would make sense so that they could share hardware with the rest of the sled models, but wouldn’t be surprised if not. If that was the case, the solution would be easy.

 

[jdrmx]

Fully agree with the op. My hand are normally heavily calloused but they hurt and are blistered after riding. My hands never hurt with the old bars


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[PaulAnd]

2mm smaller diameter bar at the ends. Change the bars...


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[Answ3r]

Get the Ski-Doo "deep snow" grips. They are SO much better and get the diameter UP a little bit. They feel close to normal 7/8" bars on a dirtbike because of the heated element underneath + the extra details on the grips.

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[IcutMetl]

2mm smaller diameter bar at the ends. Change the bars...


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Exactly. Change the bars; easy solution.

I bought the current “performance grips” for my 2019 FreeRide last season, when they were considered the deep snow grips before the small diameter bars came out. I really like them a lot; super aggressive. I’m sure the small diameter versions are very similar.

 

[Inthe8s]

I just bought the stuff for a 2018 summit, heaters, cork spacers and new deep snow grips and put them on the new expert bars.... sucked to destroy the new heaters on the expert bars but I've never had luck removing them and then reinstalling them....

 

[Jason4]

You could get the ODI snowmobile grips. They are a bit thicker and should work ok over the smaller diameter bar plus cork plus heater.

 

[galljr13]

I have to agree here. Not a benefit in my mind. Never had blisters before but I do now. I know that they will eventually be gone but I am failing to understand the real reason Ski Doo thinks this is a benefit???

 

[cacsrx1]

I cant really notice a big difference between my 18 and my 21, definitely not the benefit skidoo is claiming.

 

[rabidsnowmobiler]

I'm with you. Never had an issue before this year; the smaller diameter grips now hurt my hands, even with the new performance grips installed. Never experienced this before on previous sleds. Hopped on my 19 for a bit last weekend and felt much better. I'm not convinced the smaller diameter bars are an improvement on the expert. Totally sold on everything else though. My 21 is superior and so much fun on every other aspect!

 

[MNBlizzard]

I'm not sure if it's the bars or the short riser, but I'm not as comfortable on my Expert either. Hopped on my buds '19 X and was instantly more comfortable carving. Think I'm getting a taller riser first.

 

[wwracer]

Exactly. Change the bars; easy solution.

I bought the current “performance grips” for my 2019 FreeRide last season, when they were considered the deep snow grips before the small diameter bars came out. I really like them a lot; super aggressive. I’m sure the small diameter versions are very simi

easy yes, cheap no, just because Karl Kuster thought they were great for him, I suspect the masses won't end up seeing things quite that way. Love my doo's but face it, they come out with some pretty goofy ideas....

 

[Mnt.Tamer]

I was thinking of putting the Odi grips over the stock grips but I was worried about not feeling the heat through them?

 

[IcutMetl]

I was thinking of putting the Odi grips over the stock grips but I was worried about not feeling the heat through them?

Not sure how that would work, both for fit as well as heat transfer.

 

[Devilmanak]

I don't mind mine, but second year on them. I do feel like I really like my son's M6000 grips when I move his sled around. They are huge. But they are also very tacky, which Doo grips are not, especially after a few miles.

 

[wildcard28]

I like a thicker grip ODI makes awesome grips I run the ODI Ruffian grips feel like I get a bigger grip on the bars also my hands tingle and cramp with small grips.
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[02sedona]

RSI 7” grips work great on the stock bar and heater setup. Coverage is spot on with the 7”. Odi is 8” and hangs over the heater by the controls a bit. Quite a lot tackier and under $20.

 

[caper11]

Take the stock grips off and put the doo high performance grips on. They are thicker. I really like my sleds bars with these grips, but I do not like riding a sled with the stock grips on it, I have to hang on tighter.