I've used them on my previous Tiger due to the buzzy bars and helped with my carpal tunnel fwiw. They are cheap and easy to fit

 

Awful when they get wet.

 

Okie Dokie

Can someone explain to me the difference between Grab On grips and Grip Puppy's other than the Grab On replaced the grips and the Puppy's slide over the existing grips.

K

 

I believe that they are both made from foam. Either way, I don't like them. I'd rather have the padding in the glove, not the grip. Very spongey and when wet it's like grabbing a wet sponge.

 

Thanks for the heads up.

Just the opinion of an old 💩 I can see no reasonable purpose for putting grips over grips.

On my British Bike's I have always used GT Grips. On my Jap bikes and (my cane🥴) I use/used the Grab On's. Never had a problem, they did feel different when wet they did not hold water. They also didn't wear. As far as gloves wore them 99.999% of the time when riding.

K

 

I tried the Grip Puppies and they were too big and fat.
Into the garbage they went.

 

If you are talking about the UK made Grip Puppies, then they are great. I have quite bad arthritis in my hands and they make a big difference. Felony says "awful when wet". Not my experience, I have ridden through 2 hours of driving rain and they were fine. I have also parked outside on a road trip and there was very heavy rain all night again they were fine. I do know there are some cheap copies around so make sure you get the originals .
Here is a link to the UK website there is a good video review on there:-

GRIP PUPPY - The No.1 Worldwide Motorcycle Comfort Grip

Taking the motorcycle world by storm, a NEW comfort product that will make a huge difference to your motorcycling experience! Designed for standard bikes and cruisers, our grips reduce fatigue caused by vibration. Add soapy water & slide right over your normal grips. Ultra-tough motorcycle kit...

grip-puppy.com

 

I find that my older hands don't like skinny grips.

I used Grab-On grips way back when grip changes were easy and liked them a lot. My younger hands did also.

Now I find that larger diameter grips are better for my hands and was thinking Grip Puppy
but opted for the Triumph Barrel grips for my Street Twin and they do what I need for more money.

 

The Triumph "barrel grips" are the grips on the Classics we call "titty grips" due to ...right then. Well, there you are.

(My "mature" hands don't particularly like the skinny grips either. I was used to the aforementioned..... grips.)

 

Mine tore and split open after 1 season. They were comfy but not worth it.

 

The handlebars on my TRX 850 are skinny and I too, prefer a bigger grip. If you are wearing gloves, as I always do, it doesn't matter if they are wet

 

Interested in this conversation as my modern Bonnies have given me some pain in the .... thought I'd say ASSpirin bottle, didn't you! The riding postures on the modern Bonnies I've owned create a certain amount of pain in my hands around the 50 mile-ish mark. My 2011 SE had M-bars that created a leaned-over posture, café style of riding. I could see that. (Also caused a bit of pressure on the aging nether regions, truth be told. Frequent stops were thus created.)

Moving on, I see these as a potentially ride extender device as many times I arrive at a traffic control device finding myself flexing my arms and hands due to strain. I don't know. Some seem to like them, some don't.

My Classics have never, ever given me problems in the handlebar region. The stock, standard titty grips work fine. Seating comfort? My inseam would increase by an inch or two after a lengthy ride. But no other physical attribute alterations. Ish. I used a gel pad. So no other changes that I know of. Of. Of. Of. Of.

Felony mentioned gloves with padding. That's what I've been looking for. With no luck, mind.

A little comfy in the hiney, a lot more comfy in the handlebars, the modern T120 is a dream.

If I order some grippy titty handlebar puppies, I'll let you know how they work out.

 

Howdy,
I have the Grip Puppies installed on my '22 T100. I am pleased with the results they give me. That said when I ride when temps are below 25 degrees F. The grips are not very pliable, more Iike solid rubber instead of soft spongy material,lol.
However, When it is that cold I do not see many bikes on the road, and a 25 mile commute can be a little cold at those temps. My experience in the rain with Grip Puppies was they did not get soggy. Just my experience and opinion.
Be safe and enjoy the ride 🏍

 

I've had a set on a bmw310 for ~3 years , although I ought to put a fresh set on now.
I get 'white finger' and this help me prevent that happening.
I don't need them on my 2014 bonnie - just heated grips on that.
For me I get on well with Grip Puppies.

 

Have any of you installed a pair of Grip Puppers on heated grips? Did they get on well with the heat still coming through? Another thought to consider.

 

Yep, I have them on my Rocket 3 GT and the heated grips still work fine and the heat has had no effect on the Puppies.

 

My Tiger has heated grips and the diameter was to small for my paws. I've had the Grip Puppies on the bike for 15,000 miles through rain and snow with no issues and I find them very comfortable.

 

It may or may not work for you Rich, but I also have a crampbuster on my twist grip, It allows me to relax my hand and is great on a long ride where there are too many twistys for the cruise control.
Steve
Crampbuster – The Original Motorcycle Cruise Control

www.crampbuster.com
Yeah, any product you can't "try on" right now can be hit or miss. No worries. I've bought plenty of kit to find out it really just doesn't work. But when I find a piece that does, it makes me feel like the shopping king (that I'm not! ha ).

@rideitfast My Tiger has heated grips and the diameter was to small for my paws. I've had the Grip Puppies on the bike for 15,000 miles through rain and snow with no issues and I find them very comfortable.

I've never had heated grips on a bike before. I don't want to minimize that option I've just gotten kind of cozy to.

But if these can give me a few more miles before wrist/hand aches set in, I'll call it a win.

Appreciate it, each of you.

Richard

 

The Triumph heated grips are what got me to try the Grip Puppies.
I finally cut the Triumph outer casing off with a razor blade (very carefully), wrapped the center of the grips with tape to give them a barrel shape and put on different grips.
Luckily, the heated grips still work!

 

I've had Grip Puppies on a couple former bikes that had skinny grips. They did the job and reduced vibration too. Especially helpful on longer rides. Hardest part is installing them without tearing them, you need to use a little soapy water to get them on. Then they will dry out.

 

That was my question. How do you get these suckers on?? Mine arrived today, trimmed them to the correct length. It's like slipping a midget's c..... we have ladies present. I'm about to try the air compressor method. These are super small.

 

Grip Puppy’s are the first mod I put on every bike I’ve owned. Need the bigger grips for larger hands and they provide a nice cushion on the handlebars. Heated grips work fine through the Puppy’s. I swap them out for a fresh pair every year or two.

To get them on easily, wet the inside of the Puppy’s and smear the inside with a liberal amount of dish or hand soap. Better to remove the bar ends. Then slip them on and use a twisting motion to work them into place. Leave them overnight to dry and set and they will never move.

 

Appreciate it, GA. I'll try that this weekend. Maybe I can twist them on finally!