There seems to be a lot of vibration from the bars!

[Boardsofnorfolk]

Lol,I talked that one up didn't I! Anyway was out for a while today and for the first time my right hand went numb! So I'm going to invest in some puppies! Cheers guys!

 

[reddevil007]

Just ordered some grip puppies as hands are killing after Assen trip

 

[Dartanion]

You know what you guys need, mine had some slight tingling vibes through the bars fitted
some grip puppies problem solved bought from the BMW dealer,give them a try. ;D ;D

Thanks for the heads up on these mate - just ordered a set, and if they really sort out the vibrations I will be one happy biker.

Cheers

 

[Boardsofnorfolk]

Puppies arrived today! No cutting just slipped on with a little soapy water! Look very nice as-well. 8)

 

[Wild Pete]

Why not just get heavier bar ends like the Throttle Meisters?

I did the Grip puppy thing and didn't like the looks of it.

 

[Boardsofnorfolk]

Why not just get heavier bar ends like the Throttle Meisters?

I did the Grip puppy thing and didn't like the looks of it.

Hmm,I don't mind how they look,but I may go down the heavy bar ends if these don't cure. Honestly I think they look fine,and if my right hand stays awake,I'll keep em

 

[Wild Pete]

I say there are no vibes on mine, but like I said I've had the heavy bar ends on since day one. I should take those off and put the stock ones back on just to see if it is vibey.

 

[jamie]

Anyone with heated grips fitted puppies?? and if so, did they cope or melt lol

 

[Dartanion]

I say there are no vibes on mine, but like I said I've had the heavy bar ends on since day one. I should take those off and put the stock ones back on just to see if it is vibey.

Hey Pete - did u have to order these from the states or from a UK supplier?

 

[reddevil007]

Puppies arrived today and on. Just need to get out on it to give it a go

 

[Boardsofnorfolk]

Puppies arrived today and on. Just need to get out on it to give it a go

Let me know how you get on,I won't be on my bike until next Saturday. Got service then and rear tyre is almost shot. Also testing a 2012

 

[reddevil007]

Won't get out this weekend as have my girls but hopefully next Weds, provided its not raining. Anyone else over this neck of the woods available next Wednesday

 

[Jules]

OK, I fitted the puppies a few days ago, I like the feel of a substantial grip, it reminds me of when I were a nipper sitting on an old English machine. I think they look OK, and they're very comfy. I'd say they stop the worst of the vibration which makes a hugh difference, I could def do long journey with comfort now. Good call...

Now, has anybody got any ideas on how to stop frame vibration? I was thinking of a Temur mattress but they're £1k, OH! and obscure my view ;D ;D ;D

Jules

 

[Boardsofnorfolk]

OK, I fitted the puppies a few days ago, I like the feel of a substantial grip, it reminds me of when I were a nipper sitting on an old English machine. I think they look OK, and they're very comfy. I'd say they stop the worst of the vibration which makes a hugh difference, I could def do long journey with comfort now. Good call...

Now, has anybody got any ideas on how to stop frame vibration? I was thinking of a Temur mattress but they're £1k, OH! and obscure my view ;D ;D ;D

Jules

Sounds great,testing mine out Saturday. Love the mattress comment,cracked me up hahaha I'd still like to see it! ;D

 

[Dartanion]

OK, I fitted the puppies a few days ago, I like the feel of a substantial grip, it reminds me of when I were a nipper sitting on an old English machine. I think they look OK, and they're very comfy. I'd say they stop the worst of the vibration which makes a hugh difference, I could def do long journey with comfort now. Good call...

Now, has anybody got any ideas on how to stop frame vibration? I was thinking of a Temur mattress but they're £1k, OH! and obscure my view ;D ;D ;D

Jules

Thanks for the heads up Jules, I also fitted mine at the weekend and they look fine to me, but not had a chance to try them yet due to the shit weather - as long as they sort the worst of the vibes that'll be job done for me.

 

[reddevil007]

Had a short ride over weekend. Vibes seem down but I have fairly small hands so not sure how me and this extra thickness are going to get on.

 

[Jules]

I have fairly small hands so not sure how me and this extra thickness are going to get on.

That's what they all say ;D ;D ;D

 

[reddevil007]

One advantage of small hands is that everything in them looks bigger . Never go out with a chick that has big hands

Update on grips, went for ride last night, vibes Definately down. Major advantage of the thicker grips is that I feel I can chuck the bike about easier and as such was finding cornering easier and at higher speeds

 

[AppleT]

Now guy's if you wan't the iceing on the cake what makes it even more comfortable is
some oxford hothands wrap around heated grips they just about strech around the
grip puppies but it's like holding a scaffold pole, you do lose a bit of feel on the throttle
though but as they say you can't have everything ;D ;D :

 

[babarr46]

Just get some soft renthal race grips & a large can of "man up" ya fairies