cris nitro Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Good morning all; I read quite a bit on this site and have never seen any posts regarding handlebar grips. Is there anything special about BMW grips, such as bar diameter, length, etc that prevents one from using aftermarket ones? I use Pro Grip alot on my dirt bikes and also have a pair on my airhead, but was wondering about using them on my RT. Obviously they have to be the right length to work with the throttlemeister as well as bar diameter. Thanks for any input. Cris Link to comment
FrankBrown Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 If you want your grips to heat up, you'll need to stay with the stock ones. The heat element is built into the stock grips. Link to comment
hopz Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 If your grips are getting worn and you want something good.. go get some Grip Puppies... best $8.00 I ever spend on a motorcycle... search for California Sport Touring... Grip Puppies. and yes, the grip heaters still work great. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 If your grips are getting worn and you want something good.. go get some Grip Puppies... best $8.00 I ever spend on a motorcycle... search for California Sport Touring... Grip Puppies. and yes, the grip heaters still work great. +1 Link to comment
rickmoen Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 +1 and amen for Grip Puppies! Link to comment
Doug_Baliko Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I use Grab On foam grip covers. Part the 4 1/4" for the 1.25"-1.45" fits graet and give the stock grips a nice feel. Doug Link to comment
cris nitro Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks for the responses. I didn't realize that the heaters are a part of the actual grip. I thought they were the handlebar type. No problem with the grips I have, was just wondering. Cris Link to comment
ed may Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I have been wondering why grips are so thin! With summer gloves, I can bearly get my hand around them. With thicker gloves, forget it! 10 minutes trying to squeez and my hands are done. Just ordered the puppies. Thanks! Link to comment
Yeeha! Stephen Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 The heat element is built into the stock grips. Well.... Sort of. Check out this write up just in case you need to fix your heated BMW grips http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90799&highlight=grips . Link to comment
cris nitro Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Perfect, that is the answer I was hoping for. There are a ton of aftermarket grips out and know I can use the ones that fit my hand and still have the heaters. Thanks. Link to comment
ed may Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Love those puppies! Not the easiest thing to do, but not too bad. I soaked em in hot water and used a little soap, but they were a bear to work on. What a relief to the hands. Link to comment
cris nitro Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 I tried the puppies, but they were too thick for my hands. Link to comment
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