Grips ?

HaulinAshe · Apr 18, 2006

I have better grips on my MX bike than the FJR. They are WAY too hard for my taste. I normally use Factory 909 Ergo on the YZ. Nice gel palm pad and ribbed for pleasure!

What grips do others prefer for the FJR?

Sources?

Pappy · Apr 18, 2006

BMW grips per Warchild's site.

evil_henchman · Apr 18, 2006

Any 135mm length grip will work without mods. I use ProGrip 699 Gels.

https://www.tricktape.com/browseproducts/ProGrip-699-Gel.html

I have Spyder grips on all my dirt stuff but they don't make a 135mm length grip.

Woodstock · Apr 19, 2006

Grand Touring Tacki-grip

However, you do need to cut the ends off (box cutter works fine) to fit bar ends.

OrangevaleFJR · Apr 19, 2006

Grand Touring Tacki-grip
However, you do need to cut the ends off (box cutter works fine) to fit bar ends.

+1 - best bang for the buck farkle on my bike.

BlueHammer · Apr 19, 2006

+1 on the BMW Grips, And while you are changing grips, slip on some $20 kimpex(sp?) heaters under them. It is absolutely wonderful on those chilly mornings!! Probably one of the best bang for buck farkles I've done so far.

link for kimpex...not an advertisement

FJReady · Apr 19, 2006

I have these on my bike right now. The shape and larger diameter provide nice comfort. The stockers gave me cramps.

https://www.motorhelmets.com/htm1/bodyparts...randtouring.htm

Of course I have the Dual Star grip heaters under them. Very nice when riding in cool-cold weather.

I have also had a very comfortable gel type grip called "Murphs Grips" on previous bikes. A little smaller than the touring grips but much softer.

They are available at www.murphskits.com He also stocks the DualStar heaters.

Either are a big improvement over stock IMHO.

FJReady

black mamba · Apr 19, 2006

I've tried the stock grips, BMW, and the Tacki Grand Touring. The Tacki's were the best of that bunch. But I finally went back to the stock grips with Grip Puppies installed over them.......the perfect answer for me. Before you go out and buy new grips, try the Grip Puppies. When they wear out, you simply slide on a new pair. Inexpensive and effective.

FJRMGM · Apr 19, 2006

these are the grips you want - had them on the last three bikes.

ProGrip Off-Roadgrips model PG0714 GE Gel Black 22/25.

FJRottie · Apr 19, 2006

stock grips with Grip Puppies installed over them.......the perfect answer for me

Me too. I like the Grip Puppies. Perfect width and feel.

I don't know the right size though. I got mine from Warp (forum member).

Maybe someone else can say which size is right.

Black Mamba, did you have a pair wear out ? If so, how many miles did it take.

black mamba · Apr 19, 2006

FJRottie....I've never worn out a pair of Grip Puppies...got over 12,000 miles on this set and they look and feel great. Stands to reason, though, that they will wear quicker than a standard grip....being that they are so soft. When they do wear out, however, a simple swap with a new pair and off you go.

vmaxed · Apr 19, 2006

I have Grip Puppies on my 05 and ordered a set for my 06.They help a lot for vibes and comfort.

Grip Puppies

Ed..... :boss:

Warpdrv · Apr 19, 2006

Grip Puppies and stock grips is the cats ass....

works great, and installs in minutes...

worth it to absorb vibes, and comfy too...

B8mn1 · Apr 21, 2006

Grip Puppy Question....

Of you guys that have them,,, Do you have grip heaters? how well do the heaters work with the grip puppies??

Thanks,

Ben

leebunyard · Apr 21, 2006

Grip Puppies are the way to go. Just put them over the stock grips. I have them on my FJR, Nighthawk, GSXR and now on my GL1200. Not sure I'll ever need to buy another regular set of grips, just keep slipping on new Grip Puppies when the old ones tear or otherwise deteriorate. Great product.

Lee in the Mountains of Northern California B)

rogdeb · Apr 22, 2006

Coool!!

Thanks guys - been looking for a product like Grip Puppies, now I have it

Woodstock · Apr 22, 2006

If your hands cramp up, try the tacki grips, though. Their fatter and sort-of football shaped, they really made a difference for me.

Mike-H · Apr 22, 2006

UPMW grips this....girlie man grips that....what a bunch of limp wristed wussies :blink: ....real men suck it up....don't whine....& use the stock grips :haha: :haha: :haha: :bb: :bb: :bb2: :bb2:

black mamba · Apr 22, 2006

Mike-H must be used to gripping something with a small diameter.

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