Thick Grips

[zsiska]

I am in need of some extra thick grips.  I have tried a few different grips and presently have grip puppies on.  I have pretty large hands and they get cramped with thin grips.  To give you an idea of the size of my hands, I can wrap my hand around a soda can and my thumb overlaps all but my pinky finger.  May not seem big, but try putting your hand around a can and see how they compare.  I have some on my Vstar that are pretty comfy, but I don't think they have them to fit the Concours.  These are them.   http://www.newspeedmaster.com/html/iso_grips.html

So any ideas from big handed people would be great.

Thanks

[RFH87_Connie]

MFI has those black foamies that cost maybe $20.  They are way larger that stock.  I used to put those on my Silverwing.  You can cut the end off and still use your bar end weights.  MFI is having a sale this weekend - 20% off everything even special orders.

The Myrtle Beach Walmart stocks these too.  Up for a ride?

[Walker18]

These should do the job, I have these and hand cramps are gone..My glove size is 2xl to 3xl.  Don't know where they can be had, but worth the search..
I sliced off the end caps to accommodate the Throttlemeisters.

Sunline Grand Touring Grips

http://www.amazon.com/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips-Black/dp/B001D23CD6
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/16201/ITEM/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips.aspx

[toojeep4u]

I can wrap my hand around a soda can and my thumb overlaps all but my pinky finger. 

 

[F-106]

I too have the same problem. I went to the bike master grips. 20 bucks in the 7/8 size. I went for the 150mm long one for more room. Wish I had a better photo.

[DannyL]

I can wrap my hand around a soda can and my thumb overlaps all but my pinky finger

You have webs between your fingers by any chance? 

[F-106]

Well maybe I do. Here you go

I too have the same problem. I went to the bike master grips. 20 bucks in the 7/8 size. I went for the 150mm long one for more room. Wish I had a better photo.

[Furbo]

These should do the job, I have these and hand cramps are gone..My glove size is 2xl to 3xl.  Don't know where they can be had, but worth the search..
I sliced off the end caps to accommodate the Throttlemeisters.

Sunline Grand Touring Grips

http://www.amazon.com/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips-Black/dp/B001D23CD6
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/16201/ITEM/Sunline-Grand-Touring-Grips.aspx

Curse you!!! you got me all hopeful that there was finally a source for my favorite grip - but nope - out of production it seems!

[Leo]

I put Harley Davidson sized replacement foam grips OVER the usual grips.  They last a couple years, but are pretty cheap.  I just use the foam, I throw away the chrome pieces.  I also used gel palm gloves that make everything feel thicker.  Between the two I think it will work for you.  Good Luck

[Outback_Jon]

I also used gel palm gloves that make everything feel thicker.

Yeah, I'm not going to touch that comment.


Where do I get gloves that make everything feel longer?   

[Leo]

Jon, thanks for being a gentleman.  I didn't see that one until you pointed it out.   

[pat8228]

I have the same grips that F-106 has, but I took off the end caps and did some trimming so I could use my handlebar weights.

[COGnosticat0r]

I have ordered some grip buddies (not puppies) these are made by a guy in the BMW group and I saw them at the Finger Lakes Rally.

He makes two styles, they are neoprene, both let your heated grips keep your hands warm.

When I get them in, I will post up some pictures.  They wrap around your grips and velcro together.

[bowtie39]

zsiska,

first connie owned i used tennis racket wrap to get the bulk.  you have a choice of colors.  should come with a wide and small rubber band to secure the end.  with practice you can perfect a pattern to suit yourself before the final wrap.  available at a multitude of places.  btw--you purchased the jensen from me.

roger

[zsiska]

zsiska,

first connie owned i used tennis racket wrap to get the bulk.  you have a choice of colors.  should come with a wide and small rubber band to secure the end.  with practice you can perfect a pattern to suit yourself before the final wrap.  available at a multitude of places.  btw--you purchased the jensen from me.

roger

Thanks for the grip tip. 

The Jensen is wonderful.  I have ridden through several rain storms that I could barely even see the road and it never failed.  One of the best things I have I have added. 

[zsiska]

Ok so I tried several different grips at several dealerships.  Didn't want to order blindly and get stuck with some that wouldn't work.  So I went to Walmart and bought 2 packages of Wilson tennis grip tape.  Wrapped them both around and I am getting close.  I think one more package will do it.  That is just for the throttle side.  For anyone wanting a cheap way to thicken their grips, I would suggest it.  If you pull it tight while wrapping it and get your lines right, you can barely tell it is grip tape.  I also bought the smooth kind rather than the perforated.   And in the end (not counting the grip puppies I already had on there) it will cost me a total of about $10.

[bowtie39]

Zak,

Sum beach,  you do like em bulky.  I think I only used one tape per side!   Glad to hear you may have found a solution. 

Roger