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Honda ST1300 Section => Honda ST1300 General Questions => Topic started by: Tully on February 19, 2015, 08:30:03 PM
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Hi all, does anyone have grip puppies on their bike and if so do they make a difference?
Cheers
Tully
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Wow I got all confused then. I was just on my dog forum and then switched to this one. Brain froze for a second. Was about to post something about you grip your puppies?
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Have them on my 1100 and love them, but don't have them on my 1300. (yet)
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Hi all, does anyone have grip puppies on their bike and if so do they make a difference?
Cheers
Tully
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Yes!
Less cramps!
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No Markus, I don't grip my puppies lol
Thanks for the feedback all
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I use and love them (so I wouldn't grip the puppy too tightly, just tight enough).
Having a larger diameter grip helps avoid cramps, and in my opinion feels great!
On my WeeStrom, they helped with vibration, but that has never been a problem on the 1100.
I imagine they have a limited life, however my guess would be that it should be many years.
Mine have taken on the shape of my hands quite a bit and in the compressed areas have much less "give". This doesn't appear to make them any less comfortable, in fact may make them more so. There is no sign of the polymer breaking down, and mine have been in the sun for about 80,000 km (well, sort of).
A must have farkle for me.
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Love my grip puppies :thumb
I got a set from MotorCycleLarry a few years. I didn't fit them to my first ST1300 as I already had foam grips but finally fitted them about 12 months ago to my new one and love them ++
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Were does one acquire these Grip Puppies?
I had foam slip ons on the 1300 when I bought it and they slowly split on one side so before they became a safety issue I tore them off.
I miss them and would love another set.
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I'm pretty sure you can buy them off Andystrapz, Gary.
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I've seen them on fleabay before :think1 if I find some I'll poST link here :thumb
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GRIP-PUPPIES-OVER-COMFORT-GRIPS-MOTORCYCLES-QUADS-EASY-TO-FIT-REDUCE-VIBRATION-/381117851974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item58bc64e946 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GRIP-PUPPIES-OVER-COMFORT-GRIPS-MOTORCYCLES-QUADS-EASY-TO-FIT-REDUCE-VIBRATION-/381117851974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item58bc64e946)
I juST bought a set,, get em 1ST week in march. :thumb Impulse buying,,,
10mins later I found these, in AuSTralia. and cheaper.. :fp
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorcycle-Soft-Foam-Grip-Grips-Fits-Yamaha-XJR1300-XS650-XT250/161461292323?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Dfb4ee58bcd244b68823c5bef945151a9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D381117851974&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorcycle-Soft-Foam-Grip-Grips-Fits-Yamaha-XJR1300-XS650-XT250/161461292323?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Dfb4ee58bcd244b68823c5bef945151a9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D381117851974&rt=nc)
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Thanks everyone. They sound the go.
Will order a pair asap
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Yep I have pussy grips not grip puppies. That says a lot :grin
Motorrad garage in Perth about $20
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Would rather be gripping pussys then puppies, Wombat. Lol
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While Grip Puppies and Pussy Grips do the same job, keep in mind that they are slightly different. The foam/rubber on Grip Puppies is definitely firmer than that used on the Pussy Grips. I probably prefer the feel of the Grip Puppies but you soon get used to the Pussy grips.
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Thanks jwm...I thought you were joking at first lol
Cheers
Tully
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go for the grip puppies, it may be just me but I tried the pussy grips but believe they were inferior and just did not last.
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Grip Puppies are going on my new STeed when I get home this afternoon - in prep for tomorrow's ride to Kojonup. :blk13
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I just remembered some sage (possibly Shiney) said when I get a pair to use Alcohol Hand Steriliser Gel as a lubricant to slip them on as it dries faster than soapy water.
Ordered a pair from AndyStrapz. :runyay
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I use them too, both the puppies and the pussies and found no difference between the two.
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I have pussy grips on the 1100.. certainly work for me.
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Agreed gentlemen that they do a similar job. cost of pussie grips around $18 - grip puppies around $30 - purchase from Bunnings really cheap. There are other variations around like the original grip buddies located here http://www.shop.originalbeemerbuddies.com/SMARTSKIN-Original-Grip-Buddies-OGB-AC-SS.htm (http://www.shop.originalbeemerbuddies.com/SMARTSKIN-Original-Grip-Buddies-OGB-AC-SS.htm) which you may pick up in a BMW Motorbike shop or this one http://grip-tek.com/specialty.html (http://grip-tek.com/specialty.html)
They all probably so the same job but it comes down to horses for courses, what you feel good with :thumb
Hair spray up the inside of the grip puppies assist in sliding them on, do one at a time though
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Are they branded as Grip Puppies at Bunnings TJ? What department? What do they market them as?
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What do you find th under at Bunnings?
Cheers
Tully
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How do they go with heated grips?
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No problem. I put the heater pads over the original rubber grips, then slid the puppies over the top. Work well.
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What do you find th under at Bunnings?
Cheers
Tully
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Sorry Skip and Tully, there have been some riders out there on other forums that have suggested using pipe insulation from Bunnings or places like Clark Rubber, not that I would recommend that.
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What do you find th under at Bunnings?
Cheers
Tully
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Sorry Skip and Tully, there have been some riders out there on other forums that have suggested using pipe insulation from Bunnings or places like Clark Rubber, not that I would recommend that.
Ok. Understood. Not sure pipe insulation would be a satisfactory density.
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My heated grips are under the original grips, but they still work well. Never had any problems, not that I have used them very much, living in Queensland.
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I used grip puppies on my Super Tenere. Heated grips work fine through them. However I got rid of them after three long rides testing them because despite having quite large hands the increased diameter of the grips actually made it less comfortable for me and made my fingers ache.
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I'm hoping it will go the other way for me Craig. I have large hands and the original grips are too small and makey fingers ache
Cheers
Tully
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For me the larger diameter helps with my hands, plus being a bit softer.
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They arrived yesterday. :runyay
I tried using Hand Sanitizer to slip them on and could only get them half.
After persusting for 15 minutes I tried using liquid soap and water. They slipped on in 10 seconds each. I left them to dry out overnight. They worked great this morning.
I had to trim about 5 mm to make them fit the :st13blu.
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They arrived yesterday. :runyay
I tried using Hand Sanitizer to slip them on and could only get them half.
After persusting for 15 minutes I tried using liquid soap and water. They slipped on in 10 seconds each. I left them to dry out overnight. They worked great this morning.
I had to trim about 5 mm to make them fit the :st13blu.
I use my wife's hair spray, it works great and doesn't need a lot
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I put grip puppies on STranger a few days ago and today test rode them.
The main issue I have is that the throttle doesn't retract when I let ease my grip. I have to physically wind it back. Its like the grip puppie is too tight and collapsing the plastic sheath and grabbing on the handlebar and STicking
I will take it back off and see if it retracts normally
(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy22/Johnny_Whitehead/2015-02-25%2014.41.06_zpsz8d8dknn.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/Johnny_Whitehead/media/2015-02-25%2014.41.06_zpsz8d8dknn.jpg.html)
OR use it as a cruise control :eek and try to remain vigilant ;-*
the grip puppies DO take away vibrations though, :like
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The right puppy might have been pushed to far along the handle, and is pressing /rubbing on the fixed part of the handle.
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I think I may have found the cause of my grip puppie holding throttle on. here's a pick of when I first put it on before FIX.
(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy22/Johnny_Whitehead/20150304_093318_zps8cqiuhgg.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/Johnny_Whitehead/media/20150304_093318_zps8cqiuhgg.jpg.html)
All I did was as I was trying to take it off, pulled it back about 1cm and I'll see if that did anything, and twisted the throttle and it sprung back on its own volition. I pulled it back to where the flange area STarts to widen :thumbsup
Here's where it is now and I'll leave the excess till after Toowoomba, I may be able to roll it onto bar end for throttle lock.
(http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy22/Johnny_Whitehead/20150304_093702_zpsufcsmpr2.jpg) (http://s774.photobucket.com/user/Johnny_Whitehead/media/20150304_093702_zpsufcsmpr2.jpg.html)
JuST a simple thing had the capacity to do so much damage, and a very simple fix... :grin ;-*
FITTING OBERSERVATION pull up to the STart of FLANGE area,
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After doing a little research decided on a pair of grip Puppies, they feel great got them from andy strapz used a little soapy water to get them on.
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save as STevo, use cheapo Chinese heating elements between grips and grip puppies... works even better then around bars (more thermal insulation between elements and cold bars)
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Use a version called "Grip-on" have them on both of my bikes no problems with grip heaters in fact heat feels more even though them. Larger diameter much more comfortable
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The following description is an example of a cheap adaptation that works for me.
At one of the local auto parts stores I noticed that there was a selection of foam stripping which had an adhesive backing, similar to the stuff you would use to seal around the edge of a draughty door.
This stripping was available in varying widths and thicknesses, and was sold by the meter.
I used some to weather seal the top and lid closure of one of my trailers , and I had some left over.
Thinks I thought , the ST handle bars could do with some cushioning, and I thought what would it be like if I was to spiral wrap some of that stuff around the hand grips in a similar way as to what is on the handle of the tennis racket or the golf clubs.
I tried that and I was pleased with the result, but the surface was very soft and spongy and looked as if it would quickly soak up some water if exposed to rain or heavy dew.
My solution to that was to add a couple of layers of a good quality pvc. black electrical insulation tape wound fairly tightly in a spiral pattern in the opposite direction to the foam.
This compressed the foam a little and made a very comfortable improvement in the feel of the hand grip for me.as well as slightly increasing the handle diameter which for me was a definite plus.
The finished look could almost be as factory.
A cheap mod but it worked for me.
Cheers to all,
Winston66