[judgedelta]

I'm use to larger grips than on my 1200 GS and was looking for some foam covers such as Grip Puppies or the like. Any recommendations? These things don't cost much, but I'd rather get the right stuff the first time. Thanks, JD

 

[jaxon]

Beemer buddies are another option. I have both. You simply wrap the buddies around the handgrip after adhering the tape to the grip and securing the velcro.

The grip puppies require you to remove the hand-guard and bar end weight. Spray hairspray in the grip and slide on.

They both work. The Beemer buddies have a seam, little thicker. The grip puppies are more permanent. More heat from the heated grips.

 

[judgedelta]

Thanks for the help. I'm going to try the puppies first.

 

[Ryno23]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00230P2E4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These also require you to take off bar ends, but they fit perfect.

 

[Slow24]

+1 on Grab on grips. They fit and are very comfortable. I have 15,000 miles on mine so far and still look good!

 

[ExHarley Rider]

My third BMW and all had Grip Puppies before they left the dealer. I somehow ended up with an extra set. $15 shipped to CONUS.

 

[judgedelta]

I had already ordered some before you posted. Thanks for the offer.

 

[Weir1200GS]

Same as others have said here, Grip Puppies work great, fit great, heat comes through great. If they get dried out after a couple years, you cut them off an buy another set for $12.

 

[Clay]

One annoyance that I've found after riding in (heavy) rain is that the Grip Puppies have a tendency to slip/rotate until they dry out..

 

[rsmith]

One thing I noticed about the Beemer buddies is that if you are wearing heavy gloves, they are easily removable. Easy to reinstall. I did not have good luck with the foam rubber types on off roading. (Maybe I was giving them a death grip). The foam ones were comfortable.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

using some third party grip puppies knock off and they are fine and were easy to install.
Another option not mentioned is padded tennis racket tape. Works very well. I wanted even bigger than grip pups so I wrapped padded tennis tape around the grip puppies on the right side. I noticed no appreciable heat loss from the grips via the puppies, but on the right with the extra tennis tape it's a bit diminished...still heats up though.

 

[mikec]

I've tried Grip Puppies (on my '14 GSA now) and a couple of other options. All are pretty good but just a bit too thick. I saw this on another forum . . . .

. . . . and ordered the Pro Impact Cricket Bat Grips from Amazon for $7: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065OIZDE/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mike

 

[Mr. Adventure]

I've tried Grip Puppies (on my '14 GSA now) and a couple of other options. All are pretty good but just a bit too thick. I saw this on another forum . . . .

. . . . and ordered the Pro Impact Cricket Bat Grips from Amazon for $7: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065OIZDE/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mike

Now that is thinking out side of the box, i like it!

Thumbs up

 

[judgedelta]

Got my grip puppies today and installed. Instructions don't mention it, but if you're using soapy water, wet the grips as well as the puppies. Thanks all for the help.

 

[Mr. Adventure]

After reading this thread I too bought some Grip Puppies, received them last night and put them on. This morning my ride in to work was nice they do seem a little big but I am a small guy. They are very comfortable and I can see that over time riding with them will be very nice. The heat seems to work just fine through the grips.

 

[Southpaw]

My third BMW and all had Grip Puppies before they left the dealer. I somehow ended up with an extra set. $15 shipped to CONUS.

Still available?

 

[Tory]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00230P2E4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These also require you to take off bar ends, but they fit perfect.

Hello. I do see in Amazon that grab on come in 4.25 in and 5 in length. Which length fits better to 2017 bmw r 1200 gs?

 

[Tory]

Hello. I do see in Amazon that grab on come in 4.25 in and 5 in length. Which length fits better to 2017 bmw r 1200 gs?

I don’t want to trim them.

 

[Tory]

Got my grip puppies today and installed. Instructions don't mention it, but if you're using soapy water, wet the grips as well as the puppies. Thanks all for the help.

Did you have to trim the length of the grip puppies to fit?

 

[virkdoc]

I was never happy with the puppies!!