SIP series Vespa PORDOI grips
Available for 22-25 mm handlebars for practically all scooter models, these PORDOI grips from German specialist SIP are available in a wide range of colours and manufactured in a very soft, durable, high-quality rubber.
"The importance of good grips is greatly underestimated on scooters," says SIP CEO Ralf Jodl. "After all, they form the direct contact between the rider and the vehicle. When designing the SIP PORDOI grips, we wanted to move away from the impractical aluminium rings and the mainstream look, towards grips that are genuinely suitable for everyday use, stylish and, above all, ergonomically optimised for comfortable use."
Options include the iconic 'Waffle Pattern', a design element from handles of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Thanks to the oval shape, the grips sit nicely in the palms of the hands and still feel good even after longer tours. "It is precisely the shape and the resulting increase in comfort that make the PORDOI grips the ideal companion whether on tours or in the city.
"Our high-quality rubber compound prevents the rubber from disintegrating or being too hard. When using bar end weights, the end of the grip can be cleanly cut off at the groove with a sharp knife. For mounting, we recommend spraying the inside of the grips with a little brake cleaner beforehand, and then quickly sliding them onto the handlebars as it evaporates."
As a custom option, Ralf suggests combining these grips with other add-ons from the SIP PORDOI series, such as its sporty levers and mirrors.
Ever striving for authenticity, in describing the colourway options, Ralf says they "have tried to use subjective designations of light brown, brown, brown vintage, etc. for the brown tones from the RAL classic colour palette. RAL colour shades are international, can be found online or best compared with a RAL colour fan, e.g. SIP art. no. 98889900.
"But even here, there are different opinions about which brown shade corresponds best to which RAL colour shade. Nevertheless, we believe that this classification makes it easier to order accessories of the same colour shade. Because even pictures can be deceptive due to different lighting conditions and reproduction requirements."
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