Replacing Grips

[Carroll]

I have a 2003 R1150rt and my grips need replaced. Has anyone replaced just the rubber grips on their heated grips. I checked the OEM grips and it looks like you have to buy the entire heated grip assembly. Can anyone suggest a good aftermarket replacement for the rubber grip.

[Ewell D.]

Tennis racket re-gripping tape. Comes in many textures and thicknesses. I have a fairly thick one on my grips and have not noticed that it affects the heating of the grips.

 

I went this route to try something thicker after the foam grip covers I bought ripped while installing them.

 

Ewell

[tomk99r11]

I have installed grip heater grids (not new grips with heat or the BMW heated grips) on my R1100 and then later removed the grips for replacement. Just took my time, used air and screw driver to work the grip loose. Worked fine. I can see though that you could damage the grid if you aren't careful. As for the tennis racket grip tape, I have that on my DL with the same heat grid mentioned above. Works fine and does not seem to affect the heat transfer. Good luck with whatever you end up with.

[Steve W.]

 

Instructions

 

Cheers

Steve W.

[Steve W.]

Sorry, here's the link

Grip Replacement

Cheers

Steve

[jfremder]

They also make tubular tennis racket overgrips. $5 at the sporting goods store. ~30k mi. per set

 

Tennis racket re-gripping tape. Comes in many textures and thicknesses. I have a fairly thick one on my grips and have not noticed that it affects the heating of the grips.

 

I went this route to try something thicker after the foam grip covers I bought ripped while installing them.

 

Ewell

[Bronx Cheer]

I put on some grip puppies. They are a real PIA to put on. Use lots of soapy water. Grip Puppy

[R1150RT_MLC_Response]

I have used something like Grip Puppies but they were Harley accessories. Went on pretty easily, no soapy water or other lubricant required. About AUD$10. Inexpensive solution.

 

Regards

 

Ian

[Starfighter]

on my '04 RTP,I bought new grips at the BMW shop pretty cheap.

They were for a K bike and fit perfectly.

I sprayed the inside with hair spray before applying......

[yaron]

I ordered on the net new replacing for the grips and foot rest rubber.

http://www.motobins.co.uk/

 

Yaron

[beemer_me_up]

on my '04 RTP,I bought new grips at the BMW shop pretty cheap.

They were for a K bike and fit perfectly.

I sprayed the inside with hair spray before applying......

 

I just did the same thing. 2 Right side grips from the k-1, $10.00 each, a little hair spray and as good as new. Just be carefull removing the old grips.

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/

[Carroll]

Thanks for all the great information.