Increase bar grip diameter?

[Pete.]

I want to increase the diameter of the grips on my bike, but without removing the original (factory heated grips). Looking for suggestions on how do make a tidy and durable job of it.
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[Vracktal]

Obvious answer, but put a set of grip covers on? They're usually foam so the heat from the grips still bleeds through.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grip-Puppies-Throttle-Motorcycle-CoverCover/dp/B00F6S7ER8
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[Pete.]

That'll be the sort of thing. Any idea on the foam density and how durable they are? I don't want something that'll fall apart after 3 months use.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Rogerborg]

[Pete.]

Sore hands, yes. Never suffered it on my first one which was identical except 1) the grips were ever so slightly fatter and 2) I wore thicker gloves when I bought it in March.
Extra vibration damping would also be a bonus so I'm going to try those foam covers.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[P.addy]

Use Busa

/win.

[Gunhawk]

Had my grip puppies on for 4 months or so, they are fantastic quality and don't show any sign of wear yet. Would definately recommend
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[Pete.]

[defblade]

I had Grip Puppies on my BMW because the standard grips were just too thin for my giant hands, and they were already heated (normally I just stick heated grips on and they're thicker anyway). Showed no sign of wear at all, but did take a few goes to get them to stick down well with hairspray.
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[Pete.]

Well that's it then grip puppies it is. I also have large hands, wear size 10 gloves.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Rogerborg]

[ADSrox0r]

I use Grip Puppies and have heated grips, they're the bee's bollocks. Current set went on around 7000 miles ago and the clutch side is only just starting to show signs of wear.

I've had a couple of sets of them and my tip for fitting is to use clear silicone bathroom sealant to stick 'em on. I found that hairspray and other solutions ended up coming loose when it pissed it down, to the point I nearly ended up in a ditch due to spinny-throttle syndrome.
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[Kaneda80]

Try grip puppy's I ise them and they're nice and comfy, let the heat through too.
https://www.grip-puppy.co.uk/
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[talkToTheHat]

I tried grip puppies over R&G heated grips. They are horrible if they get wet, and made my hands ache worse whatever the weather as the squishyness invites a tight grip. Size 11 gloves so reasonably large hands and long fingers. I found actively working on not holding on too tight a much better remedy.
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[Major Doss]

cricket bat rubbers are cheap enough, if you can be faffed with the rolling on and trimming.

[Shaft]

Just fitted a set of Grip Puppies, for the same reason as Pete.

So far, the cramp across the base of my thumb has gone (will be doing a longer ride than my commute tomorrow, I'll report back then) but I have introduced involuntary cruise control - the extra pressure on the throttle tube has overwhelmed the throttle return spring, so the throttle doesn't close when you release your grip.

Hasn't caused me a problem so far, but worth keeping in mind.
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[ADSrox0r]

Yup, that's an MOT fail.
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