Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Vintage Tan leather hand grip wrap by Trip Machine!
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- An in depth tutorial on how to leather wrap your hand grips with Trip Machine company's wrap kits. 15% discount available with the code STUART15.
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Stuart, I installed these (Vintage Tan) on my 2014 Thruxton a few months ago. After 9,000+ miles they still look great and they provide just a wee bit of cushioning. They do get compliments on how sharp they look.
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I fitted these on my bobber and they look great. I would however not use the extra tabs to fit the ends,(this is where they will eventually fail) take off the last 10mm of the 3m tape, round off the corners and then use contact adhesive instead to finish them off.
Now Trip Machine is providing a liquid glue to for those last few centimeter. This eliminate the bumpy end of the wrap. I liked their continuous effort towards perfection.
Very swish, reminds me of a tennis racket handle. Something very therapeutic watching and listening to this vid 👍🏻
Hi Stuart, took the plunge after 30 years and have just bought my first motorbike (RE Interceptor). Your videos are a great help and even though I’m still waiting to take my test I’m working on the bike following your advice. Thanks mate ! !
Hoping the UK opens up this summer... I booked a Scotland trip 🤞...I’ll bring my Bakers Express, you can meet me up there and wrap the handlebars. You make it look so easy, and the chill music is playing, I feel like I’m watching a babbling brook. Fast forward to me this summer in my garage-“Kids, cover your ears! Dad’s fixing to copy Uncle Stu...and it sounds like he’s struggling!”
Well…I went and did it. They look great. I’d post a picture if I could…but imagine a Baker 650 with a GT Touring Seat, Touring Mirrors, and these Trip Machine wraps. I really like the way they look and feel, and putting them on was kinda cathartic like this video. Thanks for the tip, Stu.
I used the black one on my Thunderbird..now ordered the brown grip for my Interceptor Orange Crush.
The black wrap on my Thunderbird lasted more than couple of years. I don't know whether current owner still use those grips. I used to use my Thunderbird for everyday commute irrespective of Sunny day or a rainy day. These grip wraps are durable as well as maintenance free. After the rain, I used to use only coconut oil, that's it. This time, I used my brown shoe polish before wrapping it on the grips.
Thank you Stuart for introducing this product. Today i installed the handle grip on my interceptor 650. Thanks to tripmachine for introducing such a nice hand made product.
I bought a pair of Tripmachine leather hand grips, and looked for videos on UA-cam to learn how to correctly install them. And your video was, without any doubt, the best. Detailed, easy to follow, and your voice sir, you can be the next David Attenborough!
You got yourself a new subscriber to your channel.
Stuart, thanks for this video. I've ordered a trip machine seat and set of grip wraps for my GT 650 off the strength of your reviews. I like your content and personally think that your advice and mentorship is a positive influence. Keep up the good work, your efforts are appreciated.
3 years old this video and the discount code still works. Just ordered thank you Stuart
I made one from left overs at a leather jacket here in Brazil. Nice indeed! Thanks for share!
Stuart, you hit it right on the head. Back in the '70s, I had a Schwinn 10-speed bicycle in a sort of semi-metallic root beer brown. I wrapped the grips with creme tape, and the end result was just lovely. Your video brought back memories of that bike I hadn't thought of for years and years. Your videos are some of the best, most entertaining, informative, and *intelligent* out there. Please keep it up, and thanks!
I should have watched this before doing my wrap, this video is full of great tips. Thanks for making it.
Excellent job good sir. My OCD and I enjoyed this video very much.
So... wrapped the grips today. I’ve just installed a Corbin custom seat (antique tan seat, which exactly matches the Trip Machine grip-wrap, and antique brown base wrap with red piping, copper stitching). Trip Machine, as I’m sure you’ve heard, now supply a microscopic amount of SuperGlue for the end bit. I purchased 3M VHB adhesive tape (the same adhesive they use on the wraps), and using an X-Acto knife, I cut a 1cm piece, bisected it lengthwise and applied to each side of the original tape on the wrap. The whole assembly is secured with two nylon ties each side to cure overnight. A bit more work, but hopefully more secure and less fussy than smearing flue all about. Cheers.
I do enjoy your instructional videos and now I have a intercepter even more
very classy, very individual, very English old school, i like it.
I bought the black leather ones from Amazon. Almost returned them till I studied this video. As a protective coat I recommend matching color shoe polish brushed on wet and allowed to dry without polishing. This leaves a satin grippy finish.
Great quality video, really helpful instructions! I like your wrapping direction much more than working from the center in. The bulge at the end looks better closer to the center of the bike as opposed to at the end.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video. .prompted me to buy the Trip machine leather grips wrap for my cafe racer. I also ordered a set of tennis racket leather wraps from "Tourna"....for my Honda Super Cub...both the Trip and Tourna worked well. Tourna is 1/2 the cost, as one roll can do two grips (if you are careful and don't waste any). The Trip material is just slightly better quality IMHO, and better adhesive...but not by much.
I developed a much better way of ending the wrap. I wrap the grip, and then with careful marking, I taper the second end. This prevents that bulky build up of the wrap at the inboard end. I then secure that end of the wrap using some dark brown, waxed cord..... wrapping the cord about 4 or 5 turns and then making what is called a whipping knot. So with the taper and whipping, there is no exposed unfinished end of the leather strip, and no unsightly bump or build up.
Also, some have complained that the Trip wrap is "slippery".....while this may be true with bare hands, with quality leather gloves, the leather grips are quite "grippy"....without being sticky.
Two more bikes to do!
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Also used Leather Tennis Handle wrap on my V-Strom and it’s been working well for over 3 years. I like the idea of using wax cord to add extra security to the end of the wrap! Thanks.
Stuart, as an owner of this motorcycle, I have been watching your channel religiously and I must say that I am a fan. Your choice of custom accessories has been impeccable, and your presentation is superb. I have installed many of the same parts on my machine.
One area that I thought needed improvement is the headlight; the stock unit is hopelessly weak. I have splurged on an adaptive LED headlamp from J.W. Speaker, a highly reputable maker of lighting products for both cars and motorcycles. This unit is both bright and sophisticated, using adaptive technology to illuminate corners as soon as a lean angle is detected.
Now I have decided to take it a little beyond cosmetic and protection parts and to work on the performance side of things. My most recent addition has been the performance suspension by Ohlins, recently developed by that reputable company specifically for the Interceptor and the Continental twins. It consists of a fork spring kit for the front end and a set of complete shock units for the rear, and it adds adjustability both front and back. At this point I have only done the basic setup (spring preload), but I must say that the feel of the bike has already tightened up appreciably.
Next on the horizon will probably be a pair of exhaust slip-ons and a free-flow air filter with a cover eliminator, all by (who else but) S&S. This is the only aftermarket exhaust actually endorsed by Royal Enfield, as it is close to stock in terms of flow restriction and sound level (with the baffles in), and it contains catalytic converters, which enables it to not run afoul of the environmental regulations. However, the addition of all these parts will lean out the fuel mixture and, to compensate for that properly, it will necessitate using a tuner, the Power Commander V unit by Dynojet, which is recommended by S&S and sold through their website. It is noteworthy that not only this exhaust looks and sounds good, but it also saves around 5 kg total weight over the stock units. So even if the increase in horsepower due to improved airflow is only a couple of percent, the power-to weight ratio will improve by default.
Another place where significant weight can be saved is the handlebar (alloy instead of steel); installing one will also eliminate the ugly brace on the stock bike.
Going back to the appearance enhancements, the stock taillight and the indicators are cheap parts-bin items and the bike's looks could really benefit from custom replacements.
Looking forward to your comments on these topics in your upcoming videos!
Yuri, which JW Speaker headlight did you purchase? Our USA website doesn't yet show RE as a brand with available fitments. Did you just go with generic 7" adaptive? Thanks!
Michael, I did indeed inquire about the specific model which is not yet available, and ended up getting a headlight for one of the Harley models, cant remember exactly which one. Took a gamble, but the thing fit, so now I’m enjoying great lighting on my bike.
@@yurilipkov Many thanks Yuri. I'll take a look and see if I can figure it out as well. I thought you might have ended up with one that was for HD but wanted to be sure.
Michael, I found a pamphlet that came with the light - it is model 8790. I know it fits a number of Harleys. It was not a perfect fit, but “good enough”. These RE’s are becoming very popular though, so maybe it’s time for JWS to come up with a specific model...
Yuri Lipkov I contacted JW Speaker to inquire. Their reply was not encouraging but hope springs eternal. They said “All of our motorcycle fitment is located on our website. We have an online “motorcycle garage” where you can search your make and model. Unfortunately we do not have fitment information on Royal Enfield yet. As far as I know there is no thing in the works specifically for your bikes.” Perhaps with the growing popularity of RE they will come around to a custom fit. Glad it worked well enough for you!
It appears to be like gripping a tennis racquet. I would suggest that the tapered end (cut away edge) should be abutted against the end of the plastic grip. This automatically sets the angle of the overlap to where it should be so it's just a matter of following the natural flow. You wouldn't get the kink as you change the direction of the wrap for the overlap. The manufacturers name could then be read from standing next to the bike the right way up rather than upside down. Also as with bicycle handlebars, it's important to get the direction of the wrap correct as the constant twisting of the throttle grip can undo the tape if it's against the direction of the wrap.
I used these grips on int 650 for around 4 months and put 7000km with them on ,they are very comfortable but don't last very long, I brought the red one, since last few days the colour started to fade and colour would stick to my hands so I removed it and ordered the same one again since there is no other option in Indian market right now
Put these on my Thruxton in black...love them...help with vibration and look amazing
These are lovely. I shall be buying a set ASAP. Nice one.
Woh... That seems a perfect wrap... So satisfying😅👌
Thank you 😋
Another comment for the spittoon... I created a bulge in the center of the grips using tennis racket grip tape. This changes the angle slightly so be prepared to stretch the leather wrap so as to lay flat. I also heeded the warning of others and upgraded to a gel-based super glue and left the ends secured with electric tape for 24 hours for a good seal. Lastly I applied a very small amount of linseed oil. All of this not only to improve the looks, but I prefer a thicker grip than the standard 7/8 in/ 22 mm.
Hi Stuart like you ive found the grips on the interceptor a little uncomfortable so after watching this video ive decided too give them a try thank you for all the research and information you impart its really helpfull
Thanks for the informative video. I picked up a set of these for my 2019 new to me Interceptor. This will help. 🍻
They look bloody marevlous, really likeing them, good job.
Nice. They look great
Great stuff. I have been using a set of the same ( Black ones) on my RE 350 Classic for more than a year now. As mentioned by you it is not the best for daily use though.🤘
My bikes are commuter machines and between the Florida sun and humidity I'm afraid those beautiful grips wouldn't last. A shame as they are lovely. Thanks again.
They seem to work ok in the humidity and heat of India Jeff!
Thank you.. I booked same hand grip for my interseptor and got 15% discount 🙌
Excellent!
Look good. I have been eyeballing these wraps for weeks. Looking forward to see how they hold up over time.
Thanks Stuart - I really like the wrapped look. I just ordered mine in cherry red for my black Interceptor using your discount code!
Look great Stuart, nice one...
I got one of those recently. Soo helpful video thanks.
Grip Puppies, work well with heated grips also.
A man of good taste.
This way the directions are right. Otherwise , the hands will lift the leather, does to the shape of the handlebar .There is more a pulling then a pushing force on the grips.
its simply a work of art！
Just installed these on the Meteor, replaced the stock grips with a tan coloured straight soft grip not contoured like the stock ones are and wrapped with Time Machine wraps and then carbon fibre spacers to cover the gap between the bar end mirrors and the grips/throttle to finish :D
Would have been lost and probably screwed these up if not for watching this first 👍
Great content as always. Ordered one for my GT 650. Also thank you for the discount code.
Just a thought... wrap the grips in the direction of the twist, therefore your hand would always tighten the wrap and not loosen it especially with the throttle grip. Would that make sense Uncle Stu? I have ordered a set of wraps for my Classic 500 btw... 👍
Awesome vid mate, thanks 👍🏽
Nicely done Stuart. I've not had a demo of an Enfield but I've had a seat on one. The only thing I didn't like were the grips, they felt budget and out of character with the rest. These wraps may be the answer.
Mine just came in the mail today but them on tomorrow now I don't think I have anything else to put on it...lol
Stuart, it would also be interesting to see the stock handlebar and the control levers substituted for something better. The stock steel bar is heavy and has that ugly brace; I believe there are much nicer alloy replacements out there. The control levers look cheap and lack adjustability. I have fairly small hands and I have a hard time keeping two fingers on the brake levers while riding.
Be patient! I cant do everything at once!
Thanks Stuart, great video as always.
Just a bit of follow up for other viewers, I went straight to their site via your link and this was my experience. The price is 25 Euro, when you add it to the cart, it changes to 26 Euro with no explanation. When I added my delivery address (UAE) all of my previously entered information disappeared and the price changed to 1993.99 Rupees (not legal tender in the Emirates). I tried twice and the same thing happened. End result? No sale.
Hi Warren ill send them an email see whats happened, sorry about that!
Thanks for the great video! Do you think it will be fine over heated grips?
Hi Stuart, any update on how these have stood the test of time?
Hello respected sir once again a heartiest thanks 🙏 from the very depths of my heart 💔 for giving us this awesome video about one of the best products in the world. I have already ordered this same vintage tan leather grip but they haven’t given me any discount on this product and I have also mentioned your code also but sorry to say they haven’t reduced the price. But anyhow I am totally satisfied by your recommendations. May god almighty always blesses you with health wealth and prosperity and happiness and a healthy life full of love and guffaws of laughter. Again a millions and millions of tons of love and blessings from India 🇮🇳 especially Punjab and especially Amritsar city.
Im sorry to hear that Sir, my sincerest apologies!
No dear sir it’s really not your fault as there was a mistake by me and now I have already send them an email to please cancel my order as I wanted to order it again discount code stuart15 . So please do not feel sorry as it was a mistake by me. Besides I really appreciate and honour your support and feedback from the very depths of my heart 💔. Please do keep up the good work respected sir. May god almighty always blesses you with health wealth and prosperity and happiness and a healthy life full of love and blessings. And again a millions and millions of tons of love and blessings from India 🇮🇳.
You're starting to cost me £££ Mr Fillingham 😁Just ordered these for my T120 👍
Can anyone tell me the background music please ?
It is very pleasant. I tried to find in Sound Hound but cannot find it.
Another nice product to spend more money on Stuart 😂👍🏻
well what else would you spend it on?
usually everything you recommend Stuart 😂👍🏻
Bees wax is good to protect these
Sir another beautiful video with exceptional quality patience and eye for detail. Have been eyeing these for some time now. Took the plunge finally after seeing how lovely they look. Got two sets today for my Interceptor Orange and Classic 500 Chrome. Planning to fit them ASAP. Only one query though. If I wish to change the handlebar in future, would the presence of grip wraps make it more difficult to remove the grips?? Would like to know your view on this please...Once again another excellent video..Plz make more of these sir.
It shouldn't affect removing the grips if your careful!
Thank you sir for the prompt response....
My T120 Black has heated grips, presumably yours does too. Whilst I love the look of the wrap, I'm not sure if wrapping a heated grip is a good idea given adhesive properties and reduced contact with your gloved hands. What's your take on this?
Im not sure Mako perhaps your right, it may loosen up the adhesive, not an accessory for every application.
I've had no problems with them on my T120. I did tho' wrap the grips first with plumbers teflon tape (PTFE) to stop any adhesive buggering up my grips.
Also, I didn't like the way the tape bulged at the finishing end, and it's also easy to accidentally unpeel slightly.. I took an inch of the already applied 3m tape off (this leaves a central ridge of leather thicker than the edges) and applied my own 3m tape down each side of it. This evens it up nicely so that the finish sits more flush. Phew!
What cleaner is used on existing grips before applying these wraps?
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Cheers! I have em on my orange crush too, they go well with the theme.
Can you please comment on handle guards like bark Busters or acerbis, because I had a fall which damaged the levers and am contemplating on installing them. Thank you
I doubt they will afford much protection in the event of a fall Richard to be honest!
@@Geatmon Match the tank? good grief! I thought only women did the matching thing!
hi stuart. lovely video on the wraps. and i realized after watching it that i can't buy the hand wraps since i am a daily commuter. but can i ask whats that thing on ur tank called. i have never seen this accessory before. it looks like that thing can save me from scracthing my motorcyle tank top. plz let me know.
Motone tank pad?
Hey Stuart, Like most people from "God's own Country" you are dropping your "H"s. Glue is an "adhesive" with an "h" between the "d" and the "e", it isn't adeesive as you pronounce it. Also a glue will adhere it won't adeer, just a small point. I moved to West Yorkshire 53 years ago so I've gotten used to the way that you "Yorkies" talk over the years. Keep up the quality videos, I find them really informative.
First to view your video sir😊..really like the way you bring extraordinary stuff for interceptor 650
Thank you Nadeem!
Quality content as always, very detailed. Not my cup of tea but well done!
How do you get the grooves to be so pronounced? I installed these but they just look bulky :/
Trip machine has got really good products, a friend of mine has got few stuff from them, top quality leather. Also, could you please tell me the guitar track that you've used in this video ? It's very soothing.
Great video as usual! What phone mount is pictured at 11:25?
What is that unit on left side of the handle next to mirror ?
Do you have any problem with the leather becoming shiny and slippery? I bought an INT650 used, the PO put leather on it. With my leather gloves I had to grip the throttle firmly to keep from slipping. I removed the leather.
Not at all
Nice video again Stuart, do you think these would work as a battery strap cover for the bobber? Obviously they’d need a bit of cutting down.
Anyone tried these with heated grips? Can you still feel the heat and does if affect the glue?
I have exactly the same question
Suit your tank colour just right
Nice video thanks.
I guess the discount code was for a limited time only, as no longer working?
Hello Stuart; seems we both join the enthusiasm for the Interceptor 650.
While watching your Video I get the Impression that it might be a good idea to remove the clutch- and brake lever until the wrapping ist done. That might make it a bit easier to pull the leather band.
TBH Karl its not that difficult and I think removing the lever would just make more work. It would be a lot easier if you dont have to worry about the line of sight from the camera!
They are rather slippery after fitting is there anything I could apply to them?
I removed the stock hard plastic handgrips (had to be cut off) on my T100 a few years back in order to install some slip ons (biltwell) which have worn out. Any recommendations on what I may need as a base to wrap these over? It looks like you’re wrapping these over a pair of stock grips.
Hi, Stuart. How is the leather holding up till this day? Thanks so much!
Great instructional video as always Stuart. I notice that you changed your seat but I didn't see a video about it (maybe I missed it). I've been thinking about changing the stock seat also with something similar, it looks like you have the stock GT seat now. How does it feel?
mentioned it in last weeks channel update Scott.
@@stuartfillingham Thanks! I overlooked watching that one because the title didn't have the Interceptor in it. My mistake and I know now to just keep checking all I agree with your comment about how long it will take to make a judgement, but I went ahead and ordered one anyway. If nothing else, I want it for the looks. Plus I'll still have the original seat to go back to in case I want to.
Really like these ,I fancy fitting them on my Triumph T100.but how do you apply the code when ordering?
Yes mine says the code is invalid, as well...
Do you end up paying import fees on them as they are from India? Or it it pot luck like the other accessories
Do you not need to lock the throttle somehow, to stop it turning when pulling the leather strip to keep it tight?
No, just hold it steady with the other hand!
I think your discount code has expired? If so you may want to remove the offer. 👍🏻
i said quite clearly in the video it was valid for 7 days!
Thanks Stuart for clarifying. Although, you probably still could do with removing the now long expired offer from your introduction text, to avoid any further confusion.
Is this water proof?
watch the video to the end and listen!
I'd make a right mess of this if I tried.
Ordered and fitted the same on the GT Continental last week. The quality was nothing like as good as I see in your video. Poorly cut edges, inferior stiff leather and the Trip Machine logo very poorly defined. Also, they now supply a tiny sachet of super glue for the end, which gets all over your fingers!