Grip Puppies: Fitting and Review
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- Опубликовано: 14 сен 2016
- 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....
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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!
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!
As below, even after ( in this case) 7 years this is a great video - simple and informative without being patronising. Excellent.
Thank you - much appreciated!
... 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!
I just bought a pair and put them on my bike a second ago and they work great! Easy peasy!!
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!
Great video -Just purchased these for my 821 and waiting for them to arrive.
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
Just got a pair delivered today! Thanks for the video!! Looking forward to putting them on my bike.
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(
Hier das mit Abstand beste Video wie man diese Grips montiert. Danke für das schöne informative Video. 👍😀
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 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.
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!
Having a touch of Arthritis in my hand these grip puppies making a wider grip have helped no end. Thanks for the tip.
Glad to be of assistance!
Just bought a set for the big GSA based on this review. Great work as always TMF
Just ordered. Thanks for the review.
Got a set on my 600rr I'm loving them.
Just ordered a similar type of grips, looks like it should go on the same way. Thanks for making this video
You’re welcome!
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!
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)
Put ones in my bike today. Used water and soap and then pushed them in with a dry cloth. Worked like a charm.
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!
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
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 🙈
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
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 bought my first set of Puppies today. The MF video still proving helpful! 👍
Glad it helped!
Another great video, love the channel buddy.
Thank you sir - glad to be of service!
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....
cheers for the review. Purchased and added onto my suzuki gsx650f. nice little mod.
Yes they are good aren't they Roo - I might install some on my other bikes....I've tried them in the rain now too, no problem at all.....
Very useful video all these years later. Test rode a Ninja 1000 sx the other day and found it a bit vibey, probably because I was hanging on for dear life.
Good point about rain, leave your bike out overnight (touring) rain storm overnight, soggy grips in the morning?
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!
Thanks , very informative.
Watch your speed on those lanes .
Excellent and to the point...those who are in a tizzy over your comment of "like something nice and thick in me right hand"; they have been in the closet too long... LOL
Steering wheels are nice and thick on German sport cars also and hands around thick steering or handlebars really helps feeling that much more in control.
I agree!
Hairspray works great for installing these or any grips.
Thanks! I used Silicone spray inside the grip and outside on handle it was easy to put it on! Blessings from Sweden
mr miss, I've had these on my beemer for ages, brilliant kit if expensive for a bit of foam! for info in the rain there are no problems, no swelling or slippage that I've noticed. how about making a video showing how to install auxiliary lights, especially how to wire the can bus system for them? keep up the good work, ron
Cheers Ron - good to know....I've no idea how the Aux lights are wired in....I got mine done at the dealer (sorry!!)...all the best - TMF
Thank you. I have good experience with using a towel to have better grip while fixing the grip puppies.
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!
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.
Eco Ver washing up liquid (aloe vera version) avoids hand irritation according to Mrs B
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....
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!
Excellent video made it very easy for me to fit grip puppies to my new Tiger 900 GT Pro which is rather vibey
Glad it helped!
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.....
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!!!)
Not a product I would of thought of buying, but a new product maybe. Loved the innuendos ahah. Girth is great
Cheers Sam, well they were only cheap so I thought it worth a go and so far really like them....time (and rain!) will tell....cheers for watching and for stopping by - TMF
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?
I have terrible issues with riding my GSA and my hand going numb, specifically my right hand due to carpal tunnel. hopefully these help my situation or I will be trading the bike for something smoother like the K1600. I have these grip puppies in hand, and will be installing them today.
Best of luck!
very useful video - just fitted them to my 1994 R850R; any update on the longevity of those grip puppies?
Still going strong!
nice video.
the bars of my old 1100 GS were much thicker than the 1200 GS bars are... but i like the thin ones...
let us know how they feel in the rain!
cheers
Tom
Will do Tom - cheers!
Thinking of fitting these to my GS. Two question. What are the like in winter time, do they hold the water and become sponges.
+Jon Tiley Hi Jon, great in winter and water retention hasn't been an issue, they seem to dry out pretty quickly...don't forget to use my link below if you do buy ;0) cheers - TMF
Yes you did say that , but great video love the attention to detail
Thanks Jack - appreciate the kind words!
Was thinking about the sponge effect in the rain also. Nooo first thumb + comment ;)
Nice one - well done....
Thanks for another top tip! I'll definitely give those a try. Could you tell me what tool kit you bought to use with your GS? The one you use to remove the Torx screws from the handlebar ends looks nice and neat...
I can't honestly remember who makes that kit - I seem to recall it was a French sounding name and I bought it in Costco....will check it out next time I'm in the garage! Thanks for watching - TMF
ah that one liner! pmsl...just about to fit mine now. Thanks for the vid Andy
I’ve just fitted these on my MT09. Not that the bike vibrates, it’s really smooth actually, but even though the standard grips are the normal thickness, for some reason they weren’t feeling comfortable at all on longer trips. So I thought I’d give these a go. Fill give them a test tomorrow and see how they fare. A question about winter, do they absorb the rain water?
No they don't - well a bit but they dry out very quickly - not an issue at all...
I watched you video about Grip Puppy today. Installed them using your method. It worked..... Thanks for the instruction. Great step by step.
These grips made my 2009 Versys 650 rideable. Without them, my hands would go numb in about 5 minutes due to the intense vibrations.
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.
Thanks for video, soapy water worked along with a cloth to hold grip while turning
Glad it helped
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
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.
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!
Great video thanks.
You're welcome!
You rarely need to cut them especially if there are no barkbusters. They will adapt to the ridge and feel more comfortable.
Thanks. So how did it go when it rained? Hows your experience. Appreciate your help here. thanks
No problem at all...,.
Another great video! BTW, did anyone ever tell you that you look like a young Phil Collins? Please post a follow up on how the grips perform in the rain. Thanks!
...oh crikey no, Take Me Home! ...and will do... :0)
Another view years later! Thanks buddy 👍
No problem 👍
I bought these this morning , fitted looked for your review afterwards, after a bit of advice, I’m fitting hand guards to my NX500, any tips on taking the bar ends off? Some say force the clips out, others say unscrew the end screw (end piece turns with it though) any tips? Great channel 👍
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
You helped me, thanks!
Glad I could help!
Thank you Mr Flyer 👍
My pleasure…
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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!
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!
My Oxford heated grips have a flange (teehee) on the right grip. I had a heck of a time just getting the puppy over the flat left hand grip. I don't have an air compressor. Any suggestions? Right now I'm contemplating getting out my Dremel tool... ;-)
Hair spray? Helps it slip on then sets and holds it in place?
I was going to buy these for my Monster 821 which vibrates as you know, will this reduce the vibration, because between the rides my bike causes my right hand to get tingling sensation, will this help? thank you sir
Yes absolutely these'll help...
TheMissendenFlyer Great 👍Thank you sir
Ive just bought some for my 821 - hopefully they will fix pins and needles on long ride
Hi, I felt the original handlebars were too thin so I fitted these grip pupppies. Now I got the feeling they are a bit too thick actually. Do they shrink a bit from usage?
Err, no, not that I've noticed....
I have a pair on my bike that do look thinner than the ones in this video. They are rounded at one end and I believe they are genuine Grip Puppies (the bike was used and the grips were already installed when I bought it). Rain riding seems to shrink them up a bit, but the two times I was caught out were very heavy rains. Getting a new pair as the slide pad on my glove cut up the end of the left one pretty badly, hoping the new ones are more resistant.
Two things really....did they get soggy when it rained and do they help at all with wrist ache?.....I have a triumph sprint st 955i and I get really bad wrist ache after a few miles you see..
+ian1patterson Hi Ian, I have ridden a lot in the rain with these now and no issue on sogginess - they do of course get wet but they seem to dry out quickly rather than retain any moisture. Can't comment on wrist ache I'm afraid as I don't suffer from it...maybe you're exercising them too much?? ;0)
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...
Hi there, did you buy the ones you linked to, or did you get the ones specifically for the BMW?
The ones in the link....and still going strong!
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!
Bought and fitted, thanks.
+Andy sargeant Good aren't they :0)
A lot less hand cramp
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!
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!!
Hey TMF, obviously watched your 5 christmas gift ideas for the biker and i put a pair of grip puppies on my list 😉👍, anyway i was wondering what they're like in the wet, like if you get cought out by a rain shower, riding in prolonged rain or if it stsrts raining and your bike is stood outside, do they act like a sponge and become saturated, and have you ever noticed they've spun on your grips?? Cheers!!
Nope they don't get too saturated and dry out quickly - never had mine rotate on me - full marks all round!
This product works for me installed them today by applying small amount of Vaseline in the hole went in easily
Thanks Andy I am just going to fit some on my Africa Twin 👍👍👍👍👍👍.
Good call!
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! 😅
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 RUclips 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.
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!
What's the verdict on whether or not they hold water after it's been raining etc?
Nope - seem to dry out pretty quickly...,
Allergic to washing up liquid! Legend!
neat item. didnt know they made it. will be checking them out.
Yeah they seem to work really well, pretty sure they are available in the states too....check out Amazon...
Hairspray is great for getting grips on & it helps them stick .
+Tripple “TrippleHazzard” Hazard Great tip! Thanks for sharing...,
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)
Thank you TMF. Got these on following your method. Very pleased they don't make French letters!!😂😂😂
Hehe!!!
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....