Grip Puppies: Fitting and Review - Here's how to fit grip puppies onto your bike and my review of what they're like when you ride with them.... Link to Grip Puppies amzn.to/2lGEkwl
I fit Grip Puppies to all my bikes, and have used them for years. Due to arthritis in both hands, I cannot maintain a firm grip on normal bars, but these grips make all the difference! They also do all the vibe damping stuff as well. I wouldn't be without them! Also, if you sell your bike, they can be removed, using WD40 squirted inside, and then fitted to your new bike. Top bits of kit!
@@siddarthgrewal Believe me, I've tried every trick in the book! My current bike is a Honda fitted with DCT, and this adds considerably to the length of time I am able to ride!
@@TheMickvee maybe for a dct. But this gave my left hand mild carpel tunnel engaging the clutch due to being thick . My hands have a width of about 88mm and length 200mm.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, and a review that was, on the littered with innuendo :). Thanks for the vid though Andy. My hands have been suffering a bit lately and I've been getting pain with the standard BMW grips so I've been thinking about these for my F800GT and wondered about the effectiveness of the heated grips after fitting. So, thanks for that too!
I fitted these grips today over my Oxford Heated Grips on my CBF600 . I love the softness but I have found the girth is a little big . My Mrs thinks the girth could do with improvement , I'm not sure what she is on about as she only ever rides pillion .
Personally speaking as a Northerner educated in Scotland, i much prefer using lard instead of liquid soap, that way when i turn the heated grips on i get the constant smell of fried food in my nostrils..... !
Another really useful video. So much better to see an 'ordinary punter' doing these jobs rather than the vendors who make it all look so easy. Gonna buy them now for my S1000XR, it's grips are way too thin !
I've used them for about 3 months toured Scotland in the rain and they were very good heated grips kept them dry anyway 😆 I don't leave home without them now lol
Excellent news! I did the think the heated grips might also double up as grip puppy dryers.....good stuff. Good to hear from you again, it's been a while! All the best - TMF
... Hi TMF, great review as always! It's been now almost a month that I started using them on my 2009 GS. They completely transformed the bike! Much better throttle control and the bike feels as smooth as an inline 4! Highly recommend them, especially to GS owners...
I fitted these to my GS. And they worked great for a year, then when they got wet they started to twist around. they are a great idea and very comfortable.
I need these because my aging rubber grips have gone shiny and sticky. Some days my gloves slide around over them and I can't grip without holding tight, and other days they feel tacky and reaching for the brake and clutch is problematic. NOTE: DO NOT buy ones specific you your bike. They are all the same size if you read the description. They are selling some as BMW because they know people will pay an arm and a leg extra, thinking it is tailored to their bike. They only come in one size!
I bought a pair of these after seeing your video a few months ago. The heavy clutch on my 2016 Scrambler was making my hand sore. I looked for alternative grips that might have a bit more give than the stock items, but didn't find anything I thought worth trying, until I saw this video. Easy to fit, as you demonstrated. The extra "girth" seemed a bit much to begin with, but now I've ridden a couple of thousand miles with them, I'm happy with them. I don't get the discomfort in my clutch hand any more, and they do seem to reduce vibration too. Thanks for doing the video!
Bought a pair of Grip Buddies via Nippy Normans. Slightly different way of attachment and material but a good piece of kit for my 1200RS to stop the pins and needles in my right hand.
Yes those RS's do have a reputation for being a bit vibey....I noticed the same when I rode one a few months ago.....in which case these foam grips a perfect I would think.....
So I've just attached mine to the throttle, which has a heated grip on the bar, and the grip has loosened somewhat! What do you recommend? The heated grip now has a little bit of play on it 🙈
I always had foam grips on my bikes in the 1980s and didn't have any problems with the rain. You should have added a warning at the beginning of the video as I was having my breakfast at the time! 😣
If they do get wet you could put your heated grips on to dry them out. Another good informative video, keep it up sir! Oh no yet another double entendres 😳
They are made of closed cell foam so they don't really absorb water, the outer surface to a depth of probably 1/2 of a mm gets wet put they dry out very quick and it's nothing like riding with wet sponges. I find them really comfortable and my hands tend to stay a bit more relaxed due to the increased diameter. PS if we didn't have a dishwasher I'd definitely be allergic to washing-up liquid too, lol. Seriously I only need to walk down the detergent aisle in a supermarket and I start to sneeze and it irritates my eyes too, guess i"m a wimp. cheers tony
Hi Tony - good to hear from you again and glad to hear you get on well with the grip puppies even in the rain. It did occur to me that the heated grips will probably dry them out quite nicely if they do get wet.....on the detergent/allergy front it so happens I'm allergic to dishwasher tablets too!! (true!!)
Some of us fellas are even allergic to vacuum cleaners too, funny though it doesn't seem to bother me when I need to vacuum my garage, workshop and car etc, lol.
Hey, at the end when you're test riding these, you're riding on the wrong side of the road. I guess it's safe, since oncoming traffic is on the wrong side as well.
Brilliant job / will do the same 2 questions: - where can i get the customs earplug you got in another video here in the US? - i notice you have the LED signal / do you need reprogramming? I would have been interested in seeing LED signal install on your WC. Cheers mate Olivier
Err re Q1 - Don't know, you possibly can't, best drop Richard a line via his website...he's very responsive. Q2 - The LED lights are standard on the GS here....you saying they're not in the US???? Thanks for stopping by - all the best - TMF
Great video! Nice bike, would you recommend it for everyday/city commuting, or perhaps a smaller bike like the f800gs is better suited for the purpose. cheers!
+Yannis Zographopoulos Yes I would, I would recommend the GS for anything, to my mind it is the ultimate all rounder...check out my reviews of the bike for full details!
Well I generally try and avoid riding in really heavy rain but occasionally get caught out of course....will see how it goes! ...sadly the invention of washing up gloves mean I don't get out of the washing up that easily....
Hello mate, I have bought some of these for my GSA and the Mrs R1200 Sport. Do you happen to know what size the star or Torx bolt is on the handlebars? Going to have to buy a set and want to make sure I get one with the right size. Cheers!
Yeah I should have mentioned that - I ordered on Amazon Prime Saturday morning and had them by Saturday evening, how amazing is that!! ...and they were a (very reasonable) £13.99
Hi MF, was going to PM you but the facility to email you appears to have gone? Unless I'm missing the obvious - IT has never been a strong point for me!? Couple of questions - are you still using grip puppies and do you still rate them? Secondly are u still using Garmin nav 5 or have you uprated to 6. £600 seems a lot just to get an anti-glare screen - what's your thoughts? Cheers, Jon.
Great review as always TMF. In my opinion they never need cutting to length. (I’ve used them on four bikes) If they are fractionally ‘long’ you’ll find that on fitting, you simply lose that extra length by very slight ‘compression ‘
Oh I've been wondering about these grips for a while but was concerned about the affect they'd have on the heated grips so thanks very much for answering that TMF 👍🏻
...well from trying them on a hot day the grip puppies seem to make little difference to the heat I felt transferred through to the gloves....but they were my Summer gloves - I'll find out for sure in Winter - just around the corner eh? :0(
Just put these on my triumph scrambler, used hot water with couple drops of fairy liquid, throttle grip isn't glued on so that side was very difficult to put on. Left side slid on easy. So far so good, feels better for my achey fingers.
I installed these this morning. That was a workout. I found the best way was to stand on the other side of the motorcycle so I could pull rather than push. Also, gloves with little rubber nubs helped.
Hi there, top tip for you viewers. L'Oréal Studio Pro, Lock It, fixing hair spray, ultra strong hair spray. I saw I guy on UA-cam using this product when like me he need to fit new handle bar grips to his 1150 GS Adventure like mine with heated grips. This is not an easy job because if you are not very careful when removing, it is very easy to cut through the very fine copper strands then it's 'Hasta La Vista' heated grips. The rubber grips are glued on in the factory. This next part is a true story. I dispatched my wife to Superdrug to buy the product. When my wife went to pay at the counter the assistant said "ah, you must be an artist (who use this over the top of paintings) or you need to put new grips on your motorbike". At that point my wife's jaw dropped in disbelief.!!!!!!! Anyway, spray a small amount on the bars and in the new rubbers, slide on a leave overnight, job done. Regards. Joe
Joe McIntyre, the hair spray was actually suggested on the instructions. I was worried that it will make the job of fitting them harder and messier though. As they are, without the hairspray, they where very difficult to install and do not budge once in. Mind, I did not use soapy water, so I guess that might have made things easier for me.
I found the grip puppies much easier to install with the bar end in place. The rounded edge on the bar ends helps quite a bit and the lip on the grips doesn't get in the way, too.
Just bought them, stumbled on this video looking for reviews, thanks! Must feel good to make a video that's still useful and being viewed 6 years later.
Nice video! I was searching for something like this! My hand grips after 20000km in 9 months are really consumed. Practically smooth as silk.... And i think the original are to "slim". Thx!
Hello, I want to put on my Yamaha Tracer, and my grips are 3,2cm(1.26") and my handlebar 2,2cm (0,87"). Do I take the standard or the "big paw" ? Not very clear for me. Thanks for the vid and your reply, cheers from France.
I've got them. The trick to getting the on easily, is to roll them up into a ring. Place the ring on the end and then unroll. Something I learned after a few applications of them.
TheMissendenFlyer A while... a while! What do you mean? I think you probably get more of my time than most on here. I won't test you on how many of my videos you've watched... :-)
...well it must be a month or so??? ...and I did watch your advanced biker coaching day video (I think)....will go back and run through your catalogue now :0)
TheMissendenFlyer Glad to hear it! You had me wondering statistically how many of your videos I had watched recently. I can report... 7 of the last 11 videos watched. How dare I not have watched them all :-)
Easiest way to put Grip Pups on is put 4 tie wraps on the grip longways equally spaced around the grip, put the GPs in soapy water then slid them over the tie wraps once on slide the tie wraps out……..simples!!
I have an NC750S and compared to my last bike the throttle has more resistance to it and I get discomfort on even short rides. Not sure if the hardness and smoothness of the stock grip is also adding to this. I am wondering if grip puppies will help or maybe crampbuster or even both. Your advise would be most welcome.
I have now rode my bike over a thousand kilometers using grip puppies and must say that they give you more leverage so the tension feels less, much less.
I fit Grip Puppies to all my bikes, and have used them for years. Due to arthritis in both hands, I cannot maintain a firm grip on normal bars, but these grips make all the difference! They also do all the vibe damping stuff as well. I wouldn't be without them! Also, if you sell your bike, they can be removed, using WD40 squirted inside, and then fitted to your new bike. Top bits of kit!
I agree! Cheers for watching and for stopping by - TMF
@@siddarthgrewal Believe me, I've tried every trick in the book! My current bike is a Honda fitted with DCT, and this adds considerably to the length of time I am able to ride!
@@TheMickvee maybe for a dct. But this gave my left hand mild carpel tunnel engaging the clutch due to being thick . My hands have a width of about 88mm and length 200mm.
"I love something nice and thick in my right hand"
eyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Did I say that??? ;0)
and 'I just like the extra girth' ... ;-)
hahahaha
Man, that's what she said !
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, and a review that was, on the littered with innuendo :). Thanks for the vid though Andy. My hands have been suffering a bit lately and I've been getting pain with the standard BMW grips so I've been thinking about these for my F800GT and wondered about the effectiveness of the heated grips after fitting. So, thanks for that too!
Put ones in my bike today. Used water and soap and then pushed them in with a dry cloth. Worked like a charm.
I fitted these grips today over my Oxford Heated Grips on my CBF600 . I love the softness but I have found the girth is a little big . My Mrs thinks the girth could do with improvement , I'm not sure what she is on about as she only ever rides pillion .
If this is the case a change of Mrs is in order!
🤔I have a solution for the Mrs... I will return her after the Adjustment.
Personally speaking as a Northerner educated in Scotland, i much prefer using lard instead of liquid soap, that way when i turn the heated grips on i get the constant smell of fried food in my nostrils..... !
Liking that!
Ah! chip grips . . .
My throttle grip bunched up under the grip puppy, going to try and tape the end first, as I don’t have an air gun.
Another really useful video. So much better to see an 'ordinary punter' doing these jobs rather than the vendors who make it all look so easy. Gonna buy them now for my S1000XR, it's grips are way too thin !
Don't forget to use my link! :0)
I've used them for about 3 months toured Scotland in the rain and they were very good heated grips kept them dry anyway 😆 I don't leave home without them now lol
Excellent news! I did the think the heated grips might also double up as grip puppy dryers.....good stuff. Good to hear from you again, it's been a while! All the best - TMF
This helped , thanks a million. I struggle with getting a numb hand 🤚 and hoping these will help .. your videos are great btw!
Thank you very much!
... Hi TMF, great review as always! It's been now almost a month that I started using them on my 2009 GS. They completely transformed the bike! Much better throttle control and the bike feels as smooth as an inline 4! Highly recommend them, especially to GS owners...
Great to hear!
Eco Ver washing up liquid (aloe vera version) avoids hand irritation according to Mrs B
Just got a pair delivered today! Thanks for the video!! Looking forward to putting them on my bike.
I fitted these to my GS. And they worked great for a year, then when they got wet they started to twist around. they are a great idea and very comfortable.
Had this set on my bike about 6 years - no issues in the wet!
I've got Grip Puppies fitted to my FJR and love them, great review.
It seems these things are more popular than I thought - I should have got them years ago! Cheers RigsVille, good to hear from you again....TMF
I need these because my aging rubber grips have gone shiny and sticky. Some days my gloves slide around over them and I can't grip without holding tight, and other days they feel tacky and reaching for the brake and clutch is problematic.
NOTE: DO NOT buy ones specific you your bike. They are all the same size if you read the description. They are selling some as BMW because they know people will pay an arm and a leg extra, thinking it is tailored to their bike. They only come in one size!
Hier das mit Abstand beste Video wie man diese Grips montiert. Danke für das schöne informative Video. 👍😀
I bought a pair of these after seeing your video a few months ago. The heavy clutch on my 2016 Scrambler was making my hand sore. I looked for alternative grips that might have a bit more give than the stock items, but didn't find anything I thought worth trying, until I saw this video. Easy to fit, as you demonstrated. The extra "girth" seemed a bit much to begin with, but now I've ridden a couple of thousand miles with them, I'm happy with them. I don't get the discomfort in my clutch hand any more, and they do seem to reduce vibration too. Thanks for doing the video!
Glad you found them of use - mine are still going strong!
Just bought my first set of Puppies today. The MF video still proving helpful! 👍
Glad it helped!
Just bought a set for the big GSA based on this review. Great work as always TMF
Hairspray works great for installing these or any grips.
Bought a pair of Grip Buddies via Nippy Normans. Slightly different way of attachment and material but a good piece of kit for my 1200RS to stop the pins and needles in my right hand.
Yes those RS's do have a reputation for being a bit vibey....I noticed the same when I rode one a few months ago.....in which case these foam grips a perfect I would think.....
What a great resource this channel is. Just bought these for my BMW F800GT and heading out to the garage to fit now. Thanks Andy.
Glad to help Del!
So I've just attached mine to the throttle, which has a heated grip on the bar, and the grip has loosened somewhat! What do you recommend? The heated grip now has a little bit of play on it 🙈
I always had foam grips on my bikes in the 1980s and didn't have any problems with the rain. You should have added a warning at the beginning of the video as I was having my breakfast at the time! 😣
Warning about what Paul??
When you said you always like something thick in your right hand? lol.
Perfectly innocent statement Paul....maybe it's your mind at fault ?? ;0)
Likely story! 😅
i have a 2018 vulcan s and after a little time riding my hand goes numb. so i ordered the Grip Puppies hope they help as much as people say they do.
Thanks very much for watching - appreciated!
Did the grip puppies help you
If they do get wet you could put your heated grips on to dry them out. Another good informative video, keep it up sir! Oh no yet another double entendres 😳
Cheers TigerRider - I shall certainly endeavour too!! ;0)
Good idea, worth baring in mind, haven't got my bike yet so no idea if I'll need them...thanks
When's it coming Tony?
Allergic to washing up liquid! Legend!
They are made of closed cell foam so they don't really absorb water, the outer surface to a depth of probably
1/2 of a mm gets wet put they dry out very quick and it's nothing like riding with wet sponges.
I find them really comfortable and my hands tend to stay a bit more relaxed due to the increased diameter.
PS if we didn't have a dishwasher I'd definitely be allergic to washing-up liquid too, lol.
Seriously I only need to walk down the detergent aisle in a supermarket and I start to sneeze and it irritates my eyes too, guess i"m a wimp.
cheers
tony
Hi Tony - good to hear from you again and glad to hear you get on well with the grip puppies even in the rain. It did occur to me that the heated grips will probably dry them out quite nicely if they do get wet.....on the detergent/allergy front it so happens I'm allergic to dishwasher tablets too!! (true!!)
Some of us fellas are even allergic to vacuum cleaners too, funny though it doesn't seem to bother me when I need to vacuum my garage, workshop and car etc, lol.
I love it that you vacuum the garage - I thought it was only me that did that! :0)
These grips made my 2009 Versys 650 rideable. Without them, my hands would go numb in about 5 minutes due to the intense vibrations.
Hey, at the end when you're test riding these, you're riding on the wrong side of the road. I guess it's safe, since oncoming traffic is on the wrong side as well.
He is on the correct side of the road. Its right hand drive in UK.
@@JathinRao Please look up the word “sarcasm.”
ah that one liner! pmsl...just about to fit mine now. Thanks for the vid Andy
So no glue is needed? Isn't there the risk the puppy becomes loose and you don't control the throttle well?
Very tight fit - never came loose in many years of use (I only removed them recently)
very useful video - just fitted them to my 1994 R850R; any update on the longevity of those grip puppies?
Still going strong!
Brilliant job / will do the same
2 questions:
- where can i get the customs earplug you got in another video here in the US?
- i notice you have the LED signal / do you need reprogramming? I would have been interested in seeing LED signal install on your WC.
Cheers mate
Olivier
Err re Q1 - Don't know, you possibly can't, best drop Richard a line via his website...he's very responsive. Q2 - The LED lights are standard on the GS here....you saying they're not in the US???? Thanks for stopping by - all the best - TMF
another great video, TMF, what a good idea, I will certainly try some, I do suffer from the odd vibe!.
...then I reckon these are for you then Peter - and only £13.99 on Amazon (and I got them delivered same day!!!)
I have just noticed that you have a white label on clutch and a red label on brake reservoirs... just curious what those labels are for? Thank you
One on the clutch reservoir has my tyre pressures printed on it - not sure there is one on the other side...
And still relevant a year after the last comment. Nearly broke my thumb trying it without your advice.
Careful!
Does it effect the heated grips
Nope....
I love your face as your applying the soapy water with the 2 finger method... Haha
I'm going to have to rewatch that now....wow "the two finger method" eh...the mind boggles!!!!
Thought it was brilliant, keep the content coming 👍
Was thinking about the sponge effect in the rain also. Nooo first thumb + comment ;)
Nice one - well done....
any update on the grip puppies when in the rain? might have to get some...the old cbr is a bit of a nightmare for vibration
Work a treat in the rain, do get wet of course but don't seem to absorb too much and dry out very quickly...recommended!
Great video! Nice bike, would you recommend it for everyday/city commuting, or perhaps a smaller bike like the f800gs is better suited for the purpose. cheers!
+Yannis Zographopoulos Yes I would, I would recommend the GS for anything, to my mind it is the ultimate all rounder...check out my reviews of the bike for full details!
gotem and Lovem!!! Louie, Newport Beach,CA
Tried em on my Bonnie, their shit in the rain! But bloody good in the dry 👍
Bit extreme...to get out of the washing up 😂
Well I generally try and avoid riding in really heavy rain but occasionally get caught out of course....will see how it goes! ...sadly the invention of washing up gloves mean I don't get out of the washing up that easily....
Did they sponge up in rain ?
Actually no - never had an issue with them getting saturated....
@@TheMissendenFlyer very dumb question I asked, they're from Britain.
Hello mate, I have bought some of these for my GSA and the Mrs R1200 Sport. Do you happen to know what size the star or Torx bolt is on the handlebars? Going to have to buy a set and want to make sure I get one with the right size.
Cheers!
I don't know and aren't near the bike at the moment to check....sorry!
Just for info, it is a T50 socket. All fitted!!
1:04 What the hell is a Star connector..
No idea - but you know what I meant (a Torx screw)
Are you still using them? Long term thoughts?
Yep sure are - same set - still work great....a must on a bike used for long distance!
Great video thanks.
You're welcome!
Mine dont seem to soak up water. They look wet like a sponge but the water is on the surface.
Yeah, having now ridden with them in the rain there's no issue with them at all.....
Would you fit them to the Street Triple?
Yes I might do...more likely to fit heated grip first though (and they tend to give you a thicker grip)....
where did you get them from and how much are they
Yeah I should have mentioned that - I ordered on Amazon Prime Saturday morning and had them by Saturday evening, how amazing is that!! ...and they were a (very reasonable) £13.99
thanks for the quick reply
Do you think they would fir my street Tripple r
Definitely...in fact was thinking about getting a set for mine....
Thanks for the video for I just ordered a pair for my 2015 Victory Vision. Hey, curious: are you in New Zealand?
Bought and fitted, thanks.
+Andy sargeant Good aren't they :0)
A lot less hand cramp
Grip Puppy's advert says they won't retain water and UV resistant so, good to go!
I just tested them out with my heated grips. Even on the low setting, I can still feel plenty of warmth coming through.
thanks mate!
My pleasure!
3:54 to 3:58...Um.....what? I couldn't understand what you said at all there beyond " i'm actually allergic..."
Nice purple dumb bells!
Thank you Sam - you're not the first to pint those out!
Hi MF, was going to PM you but the facility to email you appears to have gone? Unless I'm missing the obvious - IT has never been a strong point for me!?
Couple of questions - are you still using grip puppies and do you still rate them? Secondly are u still using Garmin nav 5 or have you uprated to 6. £600 seems a lot just to get an anti-glare screen - what's your thoughts? Cheers, Jon.
Hi Jon - re 1> Yes, love 'em and 2> I'm sticking with the Nav 5 for exactly that reason!...cheers for now - TMF
I'm going to try that "allergic to detergent" one next time I'm asked to wash up dishes. :D
Good luck with it - didn't work for me ("that's why they invented marigolds")....
I really am allergic to them!
...wow allergic to rubber, now that's unfortunate....
Great video friend, i appreciate it! Will buy one too!
Cheers from Nashvile 🇺🇸
Thanks!
Tx
+Bruce Kendall Thank you Bruce...
Innuendo central 😉
Glad you spotted them...did you get all 17?
Ha ha 👍
Looks so easy on youtube. But actually is a nightmare to put on
tore one in half!!
Oh dear!!!
😆
Or even fit
that too....
These "slide on" grips are GARBAGE!!!! Ripped during installation for myself and many others. A real gamble buying this type of product.
Far too many innuendos in this video dude.
Did you get all 19? ;0)
I think so lol.
Great review as always TMF.
In my opinion they never need cutting to length. (I’ve used them on four bikes)
If they are fractionally ‘long’ you’ll find that on fitting,
you simply lose that extra length by very slight ‘compression ‘
Good tip!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Are Grip Puppies and Grip Puppy the same ? You amazon link is to purchase Grip Puppy not Grip puppies like your review
This video is still proving helpful 5 years on, used it as a guide to fit some puppies just this morning, thanks Andy 👍
Fabulous!
Me too, it’s this weekend’s job on my VFR!
Make it 7 years😀
Oh I've been wondering about these grips for a while but was concerned about the affect they'd have on the heated grips so thanks very much for answering that TMF 👍🏻
...well from trying them on a hot day the grip puppies seem to make little difference to the heat I felt transferred through to the gloves....but they were my Summer gloves - I'll find out for sure in Winter - just around the corner eh? :0(
Just put these on my triumph scrambler, used hot water with couple drops of fairy liquid, throttle grip isn't glued on so that side was very difficult to put on. Left side slid on easy. So far so good, feels better for my achey fingers.
Same problem on my Guzzi!
I installed these this morning. That was a workout. I found the best way was to stand on the other side of the motorcycle so I could pull rather than push. Also, gloves with little rubber nubs helped.
Hi there, top tip for you viewers. L'Oréal Studio Pro, Lock It, fixing hair spray, ultra strong hair spray. I saw I guy on UA-cam using this product when like me he need to fit new handle bar grips to his 1150 GS Adventure like mine with heated grips. This is not an easy job because if you are not very careful when removing, it is very easy to cut through the very fine copper strands then it's 'Hasta La Vista' heated grips. The rubber grips are glued on in the factory. This next part is a true story. I dispatched my wife to Superdrug to buy the product. When my wife went to pay at the counter the assistant said "ah, you must be an artist (who use this over the top of paintings) or you need to put new grips on your motorbike". At that point my wife's jaw dropped in disbelief.!!!!!!! Anyway, spray a small amount on the bars and in the new rubbers, slide on a leave overnight, job done. Regards. Joe
+Joe McIntyre Nice one Joe - cheers...
Joe McIntyre, the hair spray was actually suggested on the instructions. I was worried that it will make the job of fitting them harder and messier though. As they are, without the hairspray, they where very difficult to install and do not budge once in. Mind, I did not use soapy water, so I guess that might have made things easier for me.
Tried these out but I couldn't cope with the extra thickness. I guess I'm not used to thick things in my right hand, unlike you Mr Flyer
Careful MB!
A knob joke early on followed by use of the word flange...you've been watching The Crumble's vlogs again!
Well spotted sir - I couldn't resist mentioning flange, quite legitimately in this case.....I truly believe Mr Crumble is my alter-ego....
Allergic to washing up ? Yeah right. Must try that one on the wife. Grips ordered
Good luck!
This product works for me installed them today by applying small amount of Vaseline in the hole went in easily
I found the grip puppies much easier to install with the bar end in place. The rounded edge on the bar ends helps quite a bit and the lip on the grips doesn't get in the way, too.
Great tip! Thanks for that....
You rarely need to cut them especially if there are no barkbusters. They will adapt to the ridge and feel more comfortable.
I just bought a pair and put them on my bike a second ago and they work great! Easy peasy!!
Thanks , very informative.
Watch your speed on those lanes .
Aquagel lubricant from work*... Slides straight on. *Medical, not personal services.
I like something Nice and thick in me right hand. 😂 I love and need this video at the same time. ❤ we’ll played sir. (Tip of cap)
Always make sure to generously lube the hole and get a good grip of those puppies! 😎
Sound advice George!
Just bought them, stumbled on this video looking for reviews, thanks! Must feel good to make a video that's still useful and being viewed 6 years later.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video, I was considering using these on my winter commuter which is a Ninja 650. Have you had a chance to use these grips in the rain?
Yes many times - no issue at all!
Nice video! I was searching for something like this! My hand grips after 20000km in 9 months are really consumed. Practically smooth as silk.... And i think the original are to "slim". Thx!
Sounds like you're gripping to hard Massimo!! Glad the video was on interest.....all the best - TMF
My grips have this bs edges that exceed and I can't figure out what to do
Great video mate, since I installed in my GSA, I feel less fatigue in the hands.
Cheers
Eduardo
Great - glad it works for you, I'm still using mine and no issues....
I use this for my mountain bikes and motorcycles. Appreciate the video friend. Have fun be safe on those two wheels.
Thanks, you too!
Just ordered a similar type of grips, looks like it should go on the same way. Thanks for making this video
You’re welcome!
Another great video, love the channel buddy.
Thank you sir - glad to be of service!
Hello, I want to put on my Yamaha Tracer, and my grips are 3,2cm(1.26") and my handlebar 2,2cm (0,87"). Do I take the standard or the "big paw" ? Not very clear for me. Thanks for the vid and your reply, cheers from France.
I don’t know - sorry!
I've got them. The trick to getting the on easily, is to roll them up into a ring. Place the ring on the end and then unroll. Something I learned after a few applications of them.
Oooh, nice tip - I'll try that next time! Cheers (and good to hear from you again - it's been a while!)
TheMissendenFlyer A while... a while! What do you mean? I think you probably get more of my time than most on here. I won't test you on how many of my videos you've watched... :-)
...well it must be a month or so??? ...and I did watch your advanced biker coaching day video (I think)....will go back and run through your catalogue now :0)
TheMissendenFlyer Glad to hear it! You had me wondering statistically how many of your videos I had watched recently. I can report... 7 of the last 11 videos watched. How dare I not have watched them all :-)
...indeed, you seem to know the error of your ways...must try harder!
Didn’t need to cut them on r1250rs
Easiest way to put Grip Pups on is put 4 tie wraps on the grip longways equally spaced around the grip, put the GPs in soapy water then slid them over the tie wraps once on slide the tie wraps out……..simples!!
Good tip!
Hello flyer, I'm wanting to put the same grips on my GS, could you tell me what the tool piece you used is and it's size, thanks
Philip
I dont recall sorry!
I have an NC750S and compared to my last bike the throttle has more resistance to it and I get discomfort on even short rides. Not sure if the hardness and smoothness of the stock grip is also adding to this. I am wondering if grip puppies will help or maybe crampbuster or even both. Your advise would be most welcome.
Give the Grip Puppies a go, very cheap, nothing to lose!
I will and Crampbuster or similar? Have you tried this type of device?
Gary Phillips, I’m having the same issues on my new bike so just fitted a pair. Will see how it goes.
I have now rode my bike over a thousand kilometers using grip puppies and must say that they give you more leverage so the tension feels less, much less.