Grip modification

[Whiskyjock]

Looking for suggestions to modify the grips on my RT. The stock grips are a bit skinny and I end up with numbness and cramps in my throttle hand. I do have heated grips.

[MCMXCIVRS]

Lots of options out there for foam grip covers that just slip over the existing grips. The heated grips will still work with them, it just takes a bit longer to warm through them. Grip Puppies is one of the original brands, there are several other copy cat ones too.

[Stu9000]

I have used grip puppies for years now. Easier to.grip.a.larger diameter and vibration is reduced. Heated grips still work fine. Seemed expensive when I bought them but they have held up fine even after I changed them to the new bike. The ebay ones i bought previously were rubbish. I would not be without them.

[Ayune]

I tried grip puppies and found they made the grip too thick for my liking while not solving the underlying vibration issue. Instead, I added heavier HVMP bar end weights which greatly reduced bar vibration and eliminated my hand numbness:

https://www.hvmp.com/BMW-p/bmw-bar-ends.htm

[Randyjaco]

I had Grip Puppies and they got slick, so i wrapped them with silicone tennis racket grip tape. That worked very well and it looks good too. No negatve effects on heating.

[ds99]

I used to get numb hands on my 2007 RT due to vibration, I tried grip puppies, they didn't work. I installed heavier bar end weights (500g each) and that cured the problem.

[Doctor T]

Used Gripp Puppies for years. Yes, they do make the handlebars feel thicker, but over time they do mould to your hands. You can still feel the heated grip working. I have D. Trump sized hands, but standard grips always seem so narrow for me. I've never felt any vibration through the grips, even with raisers fitted

[Capt Sisko]

I much prefer Grip Buddies (as opposed to Grip Puppies) as they're easier to fit, work just as well and allow the heat through.
https://www.originalgripbuddies.com/