Grip Buddies

[bd43]

After 5 years of using the Grip Puppies, they finally decided to tear apart after all that usage. Instead of getting new Grip Puppies, I decided to try the Grip Buddies, or in some circles, the Beemer Buddies, Super Shark Skins which are constructed of neoprene.

They arrived in the mail today and based on the installation video, these should be a snap to install, and in short time, they were on the bike. Sorry guys, still a little too early to get the bike on the road so no comments on how they feel on the long rides, but first impressions is they feel great. Can’t wait to give them the real test.

Here is are some pics..

What I got in the mail…

Before…

After …

 

[Botch]

If you get a chance I'd like to know the total OD once installed. My favorite thing about my Grip Puppies isn't the vibration absorption, but rather the larger diameter, which makes them much less fatiguing on long rides (I have freakishly big hands).
I'm on my second set of Grip Puppies, the neoprene would no doubt last much longer (longer than my FZ ownership, and maybe longer than me).

 

[iviyth0s]

Wow that looks nice and sounds tempting to try out since like Botch said, the added diameter would likely make my throttle hand less fatigued

 

[motojoe122]

Looks comfy:thumbup:
I cant believe you have the stock grips still....and in great conditionBlah

 

[tejkowskit]

Nice! I just got heated grips and one of the added bonuses is the larger diameter!

 

[nthdegreeburns]

How do these compare to, say, Oxford grips (plain -- not heated)? Or the grip puppies? Do these slip over the existing handlebars like the grip puppies or replace the original grip?

 

[lytehouse]

They look great and you even got a lollipop! Blah

 

[bd43]

If you get a chance I'd like to know the total OD once installed.

Picture is worth a 1000 words...

Looks comfy:thumbup:
I cant believe you have the stock grips still....and in great conditionBlah

My Grip Puppies kept the grips under covers for the last 5 years

How do these compare to, say, Oxford grips (plain -- not heated)? Or the grip puppies? Do these slip over the existing handlebars like the grip puppies or replace the original grip?

I have only had the Grip Puppies before this and these feel the same for diameter on my hands. I have not had the chance to road test these yet, but they have a good comfy feeling about them and since they are made of neoprene, they will not absorb water. :rockon:

 

[lawlberg]

Picture is worth a 1000 words...

You just wanted to show off your fancy toys!

 

[mrphotoman]

Those look nice, I look forward to hearing how they compare to the grip puppies in comfort.

 

[pookamatic]

You just wanted to show off your fancy toys!

Clearly *broken* toys... no way is that 1.6mm...

Looks good.

 

[JeffSez59]

It's 1.6 inches[emoji106]

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[bdevries]

Where did you order them from? Any Canadian suppliers?

 

[texcollect]

I just installed a set of these on my FJR as grip puppies don't transmit the heat from the heated grips very well. I think the website is originalbeemerbjddies.com but a google search should find them.


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[agf]

just ordered a set, I like a thicker grip and my tightarse grip puppies dont last very long.
watched the two install vids and it looks a doddle

Im on a two week driving holiday and they might arrive whlie Im away- nice surprise on my return
I'll let you know what i think

 

[Humperdinkel]

Loved & miss my grip puppies !!! Might just hafta give these a go :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[JeffSez59]

I have grab- on grips that are foam and feel awesome. Plus the added diameter is a plus. Only 11$ and way worth it! [emoji106]

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