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Foam Hand Grip Covers
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fmdualexhaust
Member
I use grip puppies.
elementist
Member
+2, or used. May use again was happy with them.
Only complaint was impact on heated grips.
61996
IBA# 5819
I've used Grip Puppies or Grip Buddies; I forget which one.
But they are the type that wrap around the grip and not the type that slips over the grip. Much better.
If you order direct, I think you get a discount as an MOA member.
They're a small family owned business in upstate NY.
Nice people.
Joe
But they are the type that wrap around the grip and not the type that slips over the grip. Much better.
If you order direct, I think you get a discount as an MOA member.
They're a small family owned business in upstate NY.
Nice people.
Joe
lee
Debbie's Servant
We use Grip Puppies.
Another brand I had forgotten about is Grab On.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3349395231...33Tegf/e8L+i8ayeDgaH9213w=|tkp:Bk9SR5LZl-GvYg
Another brand I had forgotten about is Grab On.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3349395231...33Tegf/e8L+i8ayeDgaH9213w=|tkp:Bk9SR5LZl-GvYg
Thanks Lee!
The price is half of Grip Buddies.
Does anyone know if both sets of grips give the same amount of vibration reduction and last about the length of time?
Cheers!
Paul
I've had Grab-ons on my RT since new (May, 2015). I added them to "fatten" the oem grips. No complaints. About 40k miles on them.
brownie0486
Well-known member
Thanks Lee!
The price is half of Grip Buddies.
Does anyone know if both sets of grips give the same amount of vibration reduction and last about the length of time?
Cheers!
Paul
I can't answer your question on both, but I've used grip puppies on 3 Beemers in the last 5 years [ still own two ]. One of the first, least expensive and easiest upgrades for any of the motors I ride has been the grip puppies.
Vibration reduction is there, to date mine have lasted 4-5 years. They absorb very little water, but they do absorb some. My experience is they dry out pretty quickly when caught in a downpour. For a sawbuck, if they've lasted 4 year, it amounts to pennies a day.
brownie0486
Well-known member
That's about how long mine have lasted.
Knowing they are wear items, I expected I'd be replacing them if they were used long enough. I'm not really that excited about the brand that wraps around the grip and is velcroed to itself, having to worry about where to start the grip so the overlap isn't creating issues with hands on the grips.
My brother was adamant he'd never use them. Till this March when he came in from the snow and cold to ride a few days on my second motor, the RS. First stop for gas, he wants a pair for his 07GT. I ordered them for him from here and they were waiting for him when he got back to the cold and snow country.
I understand a lot of people think they make the grip to "fat". I find the stock grips are too skinny and my hands tire far quicker. The grip puppies solve a few issues I have with bmw grips.
elementist
Member
I'm still torn between skinny and fat grips. I enjoyed the fat ones on long trips and the vibration damping but didn't like the water retention and lack of heat retention.
Previously the Grip puppies lasted me about 4 years/34000kms and I was considering replacing them at that point.
Previously the Grip puppies lasted me about 4 years/34000kms and I was considering replacing them at that point.
fmdualexhaust
Member
Can't believe you took the time to count them.
brownie0486
Well-known member
Tried them on the RS for several thousand miles, they weren't that comfortable. Took them off and grip puppies went on. Gave them to my brother who wanted to try them. He rode a few thousand miles and bought the grip puppies.
