Author Topic: Grip puppies (Read 11944 times)

Tully · « **on:** February 19, 2015, 08:30:03 PM »

Hi all, does anyone have grip puppies on their bike and if so do they make a difference?
Cheers
Tully

Marcus · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:34:16 PM »

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?

Abe · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:35:44 PM »

Have them on my 1100 and love them, but don't have them on my 1300. (yet)

Williamson · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:36:30 PM »

Quote from: Tully on February 19, 2015, 08:30:03 PM

Hi all, does anyone have grip puppies on their bike and if so do they make a difference?
Cheers
Tully

Yes!

Less cramps!

Tully · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:40:51 PM »

No Markus, I don't grip my puppies lol
Thanks for the feedback all

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Bluey · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:31:42 PM »

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.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:40:19 PM »

Love my grip puppies

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

Gadget · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:19:53 PM »

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.

Tully · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:46:53 PM »

I'm pretty sure you can buy them off Andystrapz, Gary.

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:04:27 PM »

I've seen them on fleabay before

if I find some I'll poST link here

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.

Impulse buying,,,
10mins later I found these, in AuSTralia. and cheaper..

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

Tully · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:53:12 PM »

Thanks everyone. They sound the go.
Will order a pair asap

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Wombat · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2015, 09:57:06 AM »

Yep I have pussy grips not grip puppies. That says a lot

Motorrad garage in Perth about $20

Tully · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:11:02 AM »

Would rather be gripping pussys then puppies, Wombat. Lol

jwm · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:45:39 AM »

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.

Tully · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:51:59 AM »

Thanks jwm...I thought you were joking at first lol
Cheers
Tully

tj189 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2015, 12:55:02 PM »

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.

LindsayGT · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2015, 01:44:17 PM »

Grip Puppies are going on my new STeed when I get home this afternoon - in prep for tomorrow's ride to Kojonup.

Gadget · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:59:07 PM »

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.

STeveo · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2015, 05:08:32 PM »

I use them too, both the puppies and the pussies and found no difference between the two.

Bikebear · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2015, 07:34:24 PM »

I have pussy grips on the 1100.. certainly work for me.

tj189 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2015, 08:56:40 PM »

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 which you may pick up in a BMW Motorbike shop or this one 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

Hair spray up the inside of the grip puppies assist in sliding them on, do one at a time though

Skip · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2015, 09:08:03 PM »

Are they branded as Grip Puppies at Bunnings TJ? What department? What do they market them as?

Tully · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2015, 12:36:31 AM »

What do you find th under at Bunnings?
Cheers
Tully

Brian · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2015, 06:59:33 AM »

How do they go with heated grips?

STeveo · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2015, 07:14:32 AM »

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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