General topics » Grips replacement on heated grips models

So the grips are showing some signs of wear after 40k, nothing major or worn through. But as mentioned in another thread the last shop visit was >2k so this wasn't in the cards this time but I wanted to treat the trusty steed with fresh grips to celebrate the near 50k.
In a quick chat the dealer said these cannot be replaced on models with heated grips, that I'd have to buy a whole new assembly (x2). For one that is insane as an oversight in design and otherwise as a ridiculous upcharge...

Youtube has videos of people DIY-ing aftermarket replacement but it seems finnicky with possibility of damaging the heating wires - then again if it fails you'd need to replace the whole assembly anyway. Advice appreciated.

I use Grab On Grip Covers I slide them over my heated grips works well. I can
still feel the heat from the grips.
https://grabongrips.com/motorcycle-grips-1

Zitat von Mark im Beitrag #2

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I use Grab On Grip Covers I slide them over my heated grips works well. I can
still feel the heat from the grips.
https://grabongrips.com/motorcycle-grips-1

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I've had these O-rings on the bike for 140,000 miles. Increases the size plus once they heat up they stay warm.IMG_2337.jpeg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

+1 on the grip puppies, they work great
Chris

Unfortunately, I am in the same boat as you. I have a lot of wear (IMO) for only 36,000kms on the grips. It's very unfortunate our only OEM option is to buy the complete assembly. I've seen some post where people are installing cricket handle grips over our grips. Not sure how that affects the heat transfer however. I wonder if anyone has any success stories of removing the worn out grips with a set of new rubber grips? Not interested at all in those foam grip puppies

Zitat von Norman Roter im Beitrag #7

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Not interested at all in those foam grip puppies

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Both of us had Grip Puppies or Grab On on our last three bikes.
55,000 miles on the K1300S and 58,000 miles on the R1200RS.
We also have them on the R1250RS.
None of the foam grips showed any wear.

There's another company that has grip covers that are held on by a thin strip of Velcro.
I never tried those because the others easily sliped on with hair spray or compressed air.

I used Grip Puppies on my RS for several years and they worked well for both damping vibrations and for enlarging the grip diameter, making them more comfortable to grip. They do slow down the initial transfer of heat from the grips, but after a while still transfer enough heat to keep your hands warm. Plus, they were never damaged even when using high heat for a few hours on a long ride.

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #10

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they worked well for both damping vibrations and for enlarging the grip diameter, making them more comfortable to grip. .

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #8

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Zitat von Norman Roter im Beitrag #7

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Not interested at all in those foam grip puppies

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Why not?

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thanks all, I'll give the Grip puppies a shot - they are nothing crazy expensive for the original thing and see how it goes.

If they're too much I can always remove them and wear out the grips to the heater core bone and go the assembly replacement extortion route :/

IIRC, my 1986 K75c came stock with foam grips. I really liked them and installed the Grab-on "slip-on, over grips" on every bike since.