cure for BMW 800GS skinny grips - Page 10

Ronin ADV · 10-21-2011, 01:11 PM

So I found these today at my Yamaha dealer.

Bought two pairs for $7.95 each. Got two pairs so I could use the thinner one.

Trimmed the ends a bit.

Looks about right.

Undid the handguard end. Stretched them on over the stock ones. Bingo. Problem solved.

malloy · 04-10-2012, 06:09 AM

Wow, ten pages on grips

. This is a fun place

.

YetiGS · 04-10-2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malloy

Wow, ten pages on grips

. This is a fun place

.

You've got your settings wrong. At 40 posts per page we're only on page 4.

You want to be impressed. check out an OIL thread.

amycyclenut · 04-10-2012, 08:15 AM

I replaced mine with the older BMW oem grips, like these:

The foam and o-ring solutions all made the grip too big, these are perfect for me.

malloy · 04-11-2012, 05:48 AM

Oil threads are special, too. And I also like tire threads

.

JRWooden · 04-11-2012, 08:31 AM

Don't forget the "break-in" threads ....

JHB141 · 06-22-2012, 08:58 PM

just to add one more tip, since everyone is trying different brands of grips:

I got this one while I was working on bicycles pretty regularly. If the grip wont slide on with whatever lube you choose, try compressed air. Just start the grip onto the bar, then hold the air nozzle tip right against where the bar and grip meet. Open the nozzle while pushing the grip on. It will almost scare you how fast it will slide all the way on. Basically the air gets between the grip and the bar like under a hovercraft and makes install a snap.

Meritlane · 08-08-2012, 03:41 PM

I love getting these simple fixes from co-inmates. I installed the Renthal mediums. I chose the medium density because they match the color of all the switches and buttons. A great cheap good looking mod. I had no problem installing them. I heated them up with a hair dryer and doused the existing grips and the insides of the Renthals with simple Green.
Off to ride without the hand cramp/
thanks

Gangplank · 08-08-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meritlane

I love getting these simple fixes from co-inmates. I installed the Renthal mediums. I chose the medium density because they match the color of all the switches and buttons. A great cheap good looking mod. I had no problem installing them. I heated them up with a hair dryer and doused the existing grips and the insides of the Renthals with simple Green.
Off to ride without the hand cramp/
thanks

No worries. Im still using them 10,000 miles later.

sup

BMWBAZ · 01-13-2013, 12:55 PM

Recently fitted a set of Beemerbuddies. They were very easy to fit with no trimming required. The instructions were excellent. Quality is great for the price, and they seem to do the job well. I see the big advantage as being that you can take them on and off easily.

BillsburgGS · 01-13-2013, 02:38 PM

+1, perfectly fitted. And the price is fair considering you won't have to spend any time repurposing another after mark grip. Then again, it's winter...not a bad way to spend 30 minutes bonding with the bike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWBAZ

Recently fitted a set of Beemerbuddies. They were very easy to fit with no trimming required. The instructions were excellent. Quality is great for the price, and they seem to do the job well. I see the big advantage as being that you can take them on and off easily.

EJ_92606 · 01-13-2013, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillsburgGS

+1, perfectly fitted. And the price is fair considering you won't have to spend any time repurposing another after mark grip. Then again, it's winter...not a bad way to spend 30 minutes bonding with the bike.

Ya, only downside and I noticed it yesterday, that they really insulate the heated grips. I was riding with my winter gloves in 50 degree weather yesterday with the grip heater on high and my fingers were still a little bit cold. Without the Beemerbuddies I'm sure my hands would have been warm.

chinchinete · 03-26-2013, 09:38 AM

Thanks to all inmates for posting tips and tricks. I was able to use some Smith Dual Density Moto Grips las t weekend. I ended up using lots of alcohol for me

and my grips. 20 minutes later they were ready to go and I was feeling tipsy...

Cheers

Gangplank · 03-26-2013, 11:22 AM

The Renthal grips let the heat through.

If anyone wants a set of beemer buddies I have a set. New in package, never used. Never needed them.

RobbieO · 03-26-2013, 07:31 PM

Gangplank! Thanks for today's bump of your thread!

I took my first fride on my new GS today, and within the first 5 minutes was really irritated with how thin the stock grips are.
When I sat down to read ADV, your thread popped out at me.
Off to buy some Renthals tomorrow......but I have 1 question:
Which grips are thinner? The soft or the medium compound?

Thank you!

10-21-2011, 01:11 PM	#136
Ronin ADV Gear addict Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Northern Sierras Oddometer: 575	So I found these today at my Yamaha dealer. Bought two pairs for $7.95 each. Got two pairs so I could use the thinner one. Trimmed the ends a bit. Looks about right. Undid the handguard end. Stretched them on over the stock ones. Bingo. Problem solved. __________________ Dan 2010 BMW F800GS, 2011 Yamaha WR250R, 2011 Honda Ruckus, 2013 KTM 500 EXC Up the WABDR, F800GS Stealth Bike Build, WR250R Scotts Damper Install Red dirt, rocks and sand; Riding the southern UTBDR

04-10-2012, 06:09 AM	#137
malloy Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: THE FOOTHILLS Oddometer: 669	Wow, ten pages on grips. This is a fun place. __________________ F650GS (Build Date 11/11)

04-10-2012, 08:15 AM	#139
amycyclenut faster dammit Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Denver CO Oddometer: 100	I replaced mine with the older BMW oem grips, like these: The foam and o-ring solutions all made the grip too big, these are perfect for me. __________________ 2010 F800R 2009 F650GS (had to say goodbye) 2009 Vespa S 150 1974 CB450

04-11-2012, 05:48 AM	#140
malloy Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: THE FOOTHILLS Oddometer: 669	Oil threads are special, too. And I also like tire threads . __________________ F650GS (Build Date 11/11)

08-08-2012, 03:41 PM	#143
Meritlane Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: LA,CA Oddometer: 50	Thumbs up Renthal I love getting these simple fixes from co-inmates. I installed the Renthal mediums. I chose the medium density because they match the color of all the switches and buttons. A great cheap good looking mod. I had no problem installing them. I heated them up with a hair dryer and doused the existing grips and the insides of the Renthals with simple Green. Off to ride without the hand cramp/ thanks

04-11-2012, 08:31 AM	#141
JRWooden Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: The great state of confusion Oddometer: 3,443	Don't forget the "break-in" threads ....

06-22-2012, 08:58 PM	#142
JHB141 n00b Joined: Apr 2012 Location: SE Georgia Oddometer: 8	just to add one more tip, since everyone is trying different brands of grips: I got this one while I was working on bicycles pretty regularly. If the grip wont slide on with whatever lube you choose, try compressed air. Just start the grip onto the bar, then hold the air nozzle tip right against where the bar and grip meet. Open the nozzle while pushing the grip on. It will almost scare you how fast it will slide all the way on. Basically the air gets between the grip and the bar like under a hovercraft and makes install a snap.

01-13-2013, 12:55 PM	#145
BMWBAZ Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Alexandra NZ Oddometer: 10	Beemerbuddies Recently fitted a set of Beemerbuddies. They were very easy to fit with no trimming required. The instructions were excellent. Quality is great for the price, and they seem to do the job well. I see the big advantage as being that you can take them on and off easily.

03-26-2013, 09:38 AM	#148
chinchinete Learning to fly Joined: Sep 2008 Location: CR Oddometer: 33	Smith Dual Density Thanks to all inmates for posting tips and tricks. I was able to use some Smith Dual Density Moto Grips las t weekend. I ended up using lots of alcohol for me and my grips. 20 minutes later they were ready to go and I was feeling tipsy... Cheers

03-26-2013, 11:22 AM	#149
Gangplank ^OP Advenchaintourer Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Reno/Tahoe NV 89509 Oddometer: 1,993	The Renthal grips let the heat through. If anyone wants a set of beemer buddies I have a set. New in package, never used. Never needed them. __________________ Shiver'd Fork Conversion Elka Suspension Group Buy Precision Trackdays Reno NV

03-26-2013, 07:31 PM	#150
RobbieO Muskokatard Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dumpmere - Muskoka Oddometer: 3,894	Gangplank! Thanks for today's bump of your thread! I took my first fride on my new GS today, and within the first 5 minutes was really irritated with how thin the stock grips are. When I sat down to read ADV, your thread popped out at me. Off to buy some Renthals tomorrow......but I have 1 question: Which grips are thinner? The soft or the medium compound? Thank you! __________________ "Now this is the shit!" Drcool I can no longer wheelie..

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