Recommendations for thicker grips?

Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall

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My right hand begins to cramp on longer rides when gripping the thin standard bar grips on my ST1300. I once had Kuryakyn Iso Grips on another bike, and those helped this same issue. Does anyone have recommendations for thicker grips they like that fit these bikes? I might try raising the handlebars at some point, but I don’t think bar height is the issue. Only my right hand starts to cramp up. Not the left. Otherwise, seating posture feels fine.

Thanks for any recommendations!
 
I put BMW grips on mine. It's been so long ago, I couldn't tell you what the part number is but I only paid $20 for them at the BMW dealer.
 

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Hey gang. When I'm not in the gym, I ride. Or, is it the other way around? hahaha...Seems to be the time to address the pain in my palms and elbows form factory hard grips and leather no padding summer gloves. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'm gonna ride aggressively no matter what...
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Chris Marshall said:
My right hand begins to cramp on longer rides when gripping the thin standard bar grips on my ST1300. I once had Kuryakyn Iso Grips on another bike, and those helped this same issue. Does anyone have recommendations for thicker grips they like that fit these bikes? I might try raising the handlebars at some point, but I don’t think bar height is the issue. Only my right hand starts to cramp up. Not the left. Otherwise, seating posture feels fine.

Thanks for any recommendations!
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Amazing how we are all different. Over the years all my bikes Honda CB350, CBR600rr,CBR1000rr, VFR800, ST1100 all had the stock grips - never had any complaints, pain, cramps or even vibration, (except occasional numbing and sore wrists on all day rides on the CBR's) . Recently purchased an ST1300 the original owner installed a Throttlemeister - with bigger, thicker, soft plush grips - I was quite looking forward to trying them out ! Turns out after a few hours my throttle hand I've gotten bad cramping particularly the thumb and just below the thumb ! I had to use the Throttlemeister - took some figuring out - to get some relief. I plan to do some long distance touring and am considering going back to stock Honda smaller diameter grips ! Stock are also harder but I preferred the feedback I got from the front end with them.
I thought perhaps my hands were too small for the aftermarket grip - but I wear a quality leather glove in an XL. I'll be interested to see what others comments are about this and will check out the other grips already mentioned.
Edit : just checked mine are the Grip Puppies mentioned by Skidgillen! I may remove as apparently the stock are just underneath the Puppies !
- what a great site so much info and knowledgeable helpful people : )
 
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I have had Smartskin grip buddies on for several years and really like them. $25 and work with my heated grips. This may be what some are referring to. Not sure if I can put the link in or not but do a search for name above. Well here is the link as they used to be called Beemer Buddies.

 
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Chris Marshall said:
My right hand begins to cramp on longer rides when gripping the thin standard bar grips on my ST1300. I once had Kuryakyn Iso Grips on another bike, and those helped this same issue. Does anyone have recommendations for thicker grips they like that fit these bikes? I might try raising the handlebars at some point, but I don’t think bar height is the issue. Only my right hand starts to cramp up. Not the left. Otherwise, seating posture feels fine.

Thanks for any recommendations!
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For a first shot, try a Throttle Rocker, its about 10 bucks. I use on all my bikes... you can hold the throttle open with a loose open palm. It really helps fatigue on the right hand.
Next I have some new grip puppies I decided not to use.... $10 its yours with shipping included.... PM me if interested.
And more, ProGrip has quite a few great grips take a look there.... The 719s are my favorite....

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And generally, stock Honda grips suck......
 
BMW Non-heated Grip Left: 32721458395
BMW Non-heated Grip Right: 32721458396

Easy to install and a great improvement over the skinny OEM Honda grips.
 
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