9½ Reasons Motorcycle Shops Are Closing That Have Nothing To Do With Sales

Anyone remember “Grab-On” foam handlebar grips? I had them on my 1980 Suzuki GS1100. I don’t think they made it any faster but they sure looked cool.

Not sure if mine were called grab-on, but definitely foam. Had them on several bikes, all paired with a throttle anti-spring. An anchor was wedged inside the bar. Venetian blind type spring went from there to the throttle flange. Neutralized the throttle return spring so that throttle would stay in position no-hands. Nice for touring. Can't imagine anything like that being sold today. Wasn't very popular anyway.