So I said that I would do up a review of the Vinxxgrip passenger handle that I bought for my 2007 Yamaha R6. The package was waiting for me at my front door this afternoon when I got home from work so I installed it and took my gf out for a ride to test it out. I have to say that after only about 20kms with the Vinxxgrip I don't know that I'd ride 2up without it again. The install was so easy that literally anyone could do it. It took 10 mins start to finish and most of that time was finding the right sized allen keys.
Here's how it went:
The contents of the box
Step 1: Remove the stock bolts
Step 2: Line up the bracket holes and insert the new bolts
You are now essentially done the install. This Bracket is the only thing that stays on the bike when the handles are not in use. It's really not that bad at all, you really don't notice it.
Now, to clip the handles in
There is a hinge that you can see where the handle meets the plate. Adjust the rubber handle ends just touch the tank and then tighten to lock in place
A few pics of everything put together:
The handles and entire black part comes off without any tools at all and you could easily pop the entire bracket off and reinstall the stock bolts in 5 mins if it really bothered you but I highly doubt that it will.
Literally the ONLY thing that I've notice that isn't perfect is that there is some extremely slight movement in the handles because they just click into place, but were talking about mm's here.
After a quick boot around town my gf LOVES this set up. She doesn't have to stretch to reach the handles and can actually reach them when I'm sitting straight up at a red light. She's only 5'8 and she's got reach to spare. She says it's a lot more comfortable and she's got a lot more grip and confidence when accelerating or braking hard. Her back doesn't take anywhere near the strain that holding onto the rider does and she likes 'having her own space'
From my seat, I barely feel her on the bike at all. It's like I've got my bike back!! I don't have to worry if I get on the gas a little hard and there is no weight transferred to me at all under heavy braking. Cornering is better as I have more space to move in the saddle without having her 'stuck' to my back, and it's MUCH easier to use my legs to take weight off of my wrists.
Verdict:
Fitment 5/5
Quality 5/5
Comfort 5/5
Looks 4/5
Value 4/5 ($215.48 to my front door)
If you do anymore than a few 2ups per year you need this thing!! If you don't like 2upping or feel that your pillion wraps you up, you need this thing. If I bought a new SS this would be my FIRST mod.
Hope this helps.
Here's how it went:
The contents of the box
Step 1: Remove the stock bolts
Step 2: Line up the bracket holes and insert the new bolts
You are now essentially done the install. This Bracket is the only thing that stays on the bike when the handles are not in use. It's really not that bad at all, you really don't notice it.
Now, to clip the handles in
There is a hinge that you can see where the handle meets the plate. Adjust the rubber handle ends just touch the tank and then tighten to lock in place
A few pics of everything put together:
The handles and entire black part comes off without any tools at all and you could easily pop the entire bracket off and reinstall the stock bolts in 5 mins if it really bothered you but I highly doubt that it will.
Literally the ONLY thing that I've notice that isn't perfect is that there is some extremely slight movement in the handles because they just click into place, but were talking about mm's here.
After a quick boot around town my gf LOVES this set up. She doesn't have to stretch to reach the handles and can actually reach them when I'm sitting straight up at a red light. She's only 5'8 and she's got reach to spare. She says it's a lot more comfortable and she's got a lot more grip and confidence when accelerating or braking hard. Her back doesn't take anywhere near the strain that holding onto the rider does and she likes 'having her own space'
From my seat, I barely feel her on the bike at all. It's like I've got my bike back!! I don't have to worry if I get on the gas a little hard and there is no weight transferred to me at all under heavy braking. Cornering is better as I have more space to move in the saddle without having her 'stuck' to my back, and it's MUCH easier to use my legs to take weight off of my wrists.
Verdict:
Fitment 5/5
Quality 5/5
Comfort 5/5
Looks 4/5
Value 4/5 ($215.48 to my front door)
If you do anymore than a few 2ups per year you need this thing!! If you don't like 2upping or feel that your pillion wraps you up, you need this thing. If I bought a new SS this would be my FIRST mod.
Hope this helps.
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