Grip Puppies

[biliv]

Thanks to other contributors for turning me on to Grip Puppies. I've got big hands and feel that these may make a big difference.
Question: can anyone tell me if adding foam grip covers negatively impacts the heat supply from heated grips?
Tx!

 

[akbeemer]

I use them and my experience is that it takes longer for the heat to come through the grips but ultimately the temperature gets to the same level as without the GPs.

 

[henzilla]

Same here...just takes a bit longer

 

[akbeemer]

Same here...just takes a bit longer

Of course, that opinion is based upon the two occasions you've used your hand warmers in the past ten years in the Hill Country of Texas.

 

[biliv]

Thanks guys!

 

[junkjohn]

I use them and my experience is that it takes longer for the heat to come through the grips but ultimately the temperature gets to the same level as without the GPs.

Where did you purchase these?

 

[classicvw]

Where did you purchase these?

Amazon.

 

[na1g]

Because of the shape of some of BMW's grips (barrel shape, not a true cylinder) some extra care may be in order for installation. An extra pair of hands will help, too.

 

[arthurdent]

If they are at all like the Grip Buddies it will work with the heated grips,just a bit longer to warm.

I abandoned the Grip Buddies after about six months- the neoprene fell apart and I wS back to the beginning. So I improvised and used some paracord to wrap the grips. Easy peasy and nearly indestructible. Great grip feel as long as you're a glove wearer.

 

[akbeemer]

There is also a brand called Grip Buddies. They have a velcro sealed seam instead of having to slide them over the existing grip. It is easy to place the seam where it does not interfer with your grip.

A good technique for getting the Grip Puppies on is to put a sandwich baggie in the opening of the GP and slide it and the GP on at the same time. You have to pull the plastic out in multiple pieces, but it makes the process much easier.

 

[henzilla]

Of course, that opinion is based upon the two occasions you've used your hand warmers in the past ten years in the Hill Country of Texas.

Yeah...actually used mine early yesterday ...had to be around 60. Brrr

I have used 409 spray to get the grips on.It will dry in a day with no harm.
I think the velcro version are Original Beemer Buddies, have them on a few bikes as well, not as thick as the slide on version

 

[Radix]

Thanks to other contributors for turning me on to Grip Puppies. I've got big hands and feel that these may make a big difference.
Question: can anyone tell me if adding foam grip covers negatively impacts the heat supply from heated grips?
Tx!

I've tried both (on my BMW R1200 GS Adv) and these made by Excel Cycle Works, IMHO, are much better:

http://www.excelcyclewerkes.com/index_files/Page1340.htm

The heat transfer is quicker than with the grip puppies, and you don't get any stink of burning rubber/glue, whatever. For those of you with the older style bikes sans cruise control, he offers a unique friction drag for the throttle with an instant on/off separate from the drag setting.

In the old days, I preferred the Beck grips (football shaped) miles more comfortable for large hands than anything I've seen available today.






Regards All,

~Radix