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Rwcfrank
Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 01:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Can anyone report on the longevity and durability of the Tech Spec frame "covers" grips?
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Timmytime
Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 02:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Timmy time here , I put them on my xb12xt in may ish of 2008 I think it was money very well spent !!!
They give great grip for aggressive riding they help cut down on the heat transfer to your right leg / inner thigh , for $ 65.00 dollars and 30,000 miles later very little ware - my indorsement that they are needed on every Buell .
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Darth_villar
Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 03:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've had mine for a little over 20,000 miles. Holding up great, no problems. Would definitely recommend them.
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Britchri10
Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 07:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Had mine for just less than a year. The frame covers are great & seems durable, the tank pads - not so much. I removed the tank covers as they were losing adhesion & not looking good.
Chris C
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Fordhotline
Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 02:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Had mine for over a year and about 20K. Holding up great!
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Froggy
Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 02:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have it on my 1125CR, I noticed no difference in anything. Leg heat is the same, ability to hold onto the bike is the same, cosmetically it is the same, and I am out $60. Not worth it in my opinion.
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Britchri10
Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I didn't notice any change in the heat on my legs & I don't ride it in such as way as I need to grip the bike tightly w/my thighs. However, they did cover up some unsightly marks on the frame. So, I pleased with mine from an aesthetic/cosmetic POV.
Chris C
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Harleywern
Posted on Friday, August 10, 2012 - 02:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have them for the last 3 years and still like them. Got them mainly to cover some spots on the frame.


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Argentcorvid
Posted on Friday, August 10, 2012 - 07:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've had mine for 2 years. The main reason I bought them is my legs felt like they were slipping on the frame when trying to grip; they eliminated that problem. I have both the frame and the airbox pads.
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