Anyone have a recommendation on where to purchase the Grip Puppies? If that is allowed?
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GRIP PUPPIES ™ Small. (1 Pair) - Motorcycle Parts and Accessories for the Sport Touring Enthusiast at California Sport Touring
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Anyone have a recommendation on where to purchase the Grip Puppies? If that is allowed?
If you come from the bicycling world (road) then bicycle bar tape gave me the best "feel".
This is the first attempt. I found that it was better to start the wrap at the bar end and move toward center... just like on a road bike.
It gives a thick, padded, feel (more so if you don't wrapt it super tight), and it doesn't cost much.
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Sport bike riders can be seen either foolishly under dressed, or in full leathers. Riders most likely to be seen in proper gear are usually sport touring or adventure riders.
It's sad, I know.
Greg
Just read through this thread. Funny, grip puppies were the first thing I added to my wife's NCX as I had an extra set in my "inventory". Been using them for years now and have them on the FJR too. Used them on the Blackbird as well. Probably one of the cheapest and best mods I have found.
After my ride into work this morning I have decided I don't like the small diameter grips without the grip puppies so they are going back on tonight. I'll deal with the reduce amount of heat for the comfort of a larger grip.
I wanted a "thicker" feel and a little padding, so I wrapped them the same way I would racing bike handlebars.....with cycling bar tape.
If you're a road cyclist, it's hard to explain how good and familiar it is to have bar tape on a motorcycle.
It's cheap and easily replaceable... and in just about any color you want!
Notice the electrical tape that anchors it is at the outside end. That's a mistake..Reverse it, and it works better.
Grip Puppies along with a "throttle rocker" Trimmed with scissors to fit. No problems. Works great!