Grip Puppies installation question

[Methos1979]

Just got some new Grip Puppies and they seem like they might be a little long, like a half inch. For those that have installed these did you trim them to size first or just squish them on?

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[T6pilot]

Trimmed before install

[falconmick]

Trim and then use washing up liquid or  hair lacquer to help them into place.

[Peter Baker]

Yes cut to length, having done a couple of them now on various bikes I tend to error cutting them too long the first time as you can always trim them again...  Peter

[Methos1979]

Thanks to all. Trimmed them to size, installed in minutes, test rode for two hours and promptly cut them off. They my hand go numb faster! Who knew?

[Nobby]

I only cut the one on the RHS to make sure it didn't stop the mechanism working properly.

[Stratman]

I fitted some the other weeks and they stopped all the tingling/numbness, even after a 5 hour ride.

[Casbar]

I fitted some the other weeks and they stopped all the tingling/numbness, even after a 5 hour ride.

They defiantly helped with my tingling fingers. I found that if you move your grip on the throttle a little out, it helps a lot, and I only get tingling in at certain revs. I never have an issue with the left grip, just the throttle. They have helped a lot and if I move my grip and don't grip to tight they are fine

[MacJ]

I followed the tip I found on the forum and bought a couple of rolls of Dunlop Raquet Handle tape. (£2.79 a roll at Sports Direct) Its nicely padded and self adhesive. With a bit of care( and a few dry runs) you can get a really nice finish. It makes the grips that much fatter and reduces any vibes.


I haven't tried whacking any balls with the handlebars though!

[Simon]

Always painful to whack balls with the handlebars!