It's time for a new pair of grips

louisiana · 09-22-2009, 10:56 PM

I'm tired of the grips on my K75s. Will I need to look for 7/8 or 1 inch? Handlebar is stock. Thanks in advance.

Alf

98lee · 09-22-2009, 11:56 PM

They are two different sizes. One goes over the 7/8 bar (left side ) and the other goes over the throttle tube which is larger.

If you currently have the factory foam grips, I can see why you're tired of them. They suck!

The best ones are identical to the heated type grips. They have ribs running the length of the grip and have a square end.

From your BMW dealer:

32721237811 Handle Left $9.44
32721237812 Handle Right $9.44

louisiana · 09-23-2009, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the info. My desire to switch out the grips is based on the design of the throttle side one. Both left and right are ribbed and a beige sort of color. The throttle grip has a ridge, kind of a dorsal fin, that I don't care for. If the dealer sells these w/o the fin, well then I'm in business!

Please explain the purpose of this "fin" design that I find awkward. Many thanks...

Alf

98lee · 09-23-2009, 01:32 PM

Those do not sound like any factory grips that I am aware of. Probably a PO had substituted with some aftermarket grips. Try the ones I suggested. I think you will be happy.

louisiana · 09-23-2009, 03:29 PM

Lee, my local BMW store has a pair in stock that I will call for tomorrow. 12.99 each in designer black. I can't wait! I don't need to look for a beefier rubber pair of grips, becase my brick doesn't VIBRATE. I still am astounded by how SMOOTH this K75S is, it's magnificent!

Thanks again for helping me out. I'm grateful.....

98lee · 09-23-2009, 10:08 PM

That's odd. List price is $9.44 ea. I guess some dealers are on a list+30% basis.

Our local dealers only charge list price.

Chicago BMW is list-20%.

louisiana · 09-27-2009, 10:45 AM

No doubt paying for convenience. No shipping tariff, no waiting. Nice grips for certain.

Alf

twofastdogs · 10-13-2009, 11:09 PM

I've been running ProGrip 699 gel grips on my K100RS for many, many miles. I love these grips! So much so, that I now have them on all of my street bikes--including my vintage Vespa!

They are a comfortable, tacky grip that still maintains grip even when the Minnesota temps dip well below freezing. Oh--they'll come in about HALF of what the BMW grips go for.
Just my 2 cents.
-K

cjack · 10-16-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louisiana

Thanks for the info. My desire to switch out the grips is based on the design of the throttle side one. Both left and right are ribbed and a beige sort of color. The throttle grip has a ridge, kind of a dorsal fin, that I don't care for. If the dealer sells these w/o the fin, well then I'm in business!

Please explain the purpose of this "fin" design that I find awkward. Many thanks...

Alf

Those were a sort of natural rubber and the fin was supposed to fit in the inside joint of the fingers.

yankeeone · 10-28-2009, 11:41 AM

Twofastdogs, Hi I think I am going to try the 699 grips, do they come in the two sizes, for both sides of the bars? or does one side stretch? I have an 86 k100 . Do you have a recomended place to buy them?
Thanks
Brian

angysdad · 10-28-2009, 06:41 PM

...$7.99.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from...+grips&_sacat=

Denis

deilenberger · 10-28-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louisiana

Thanks for the info. My desire to switch out the grips is based on the design of the throttle side one. Both left and right are ribbed and a beige sort of color. The throttle grip has a ridge, kind of a dorsal fin, that I don't care for. If the dealer sells these w/o the fin, well then I'm in business!

Please explain the purpose of this "fin" design that I find awkward. Many thanks...

Alf

These are the rather rare "FinQ" grips.. they are likely as old as the bike 'cause they're hard to impossible to get now. The fin was supposed to be aligned so the heal of your thottle hand could rest on it taking the strain out of holding the throttle open. There are aftermarket clip/clamp-on devices that try for the same idea, but I never found any that worked as well as the original FinQ grip.

You might try getting them off in one piece - someone is likely to want them.

EDIT: The wonders of Google.. found'm: http://www.harpermotoguzzi.com/handlebar_grips.htm I might just order a pair, loved them on my '74 Norton..

kgadley01 · 10-28-2009, 08:31 PM

most of the handlebars I've delt with on 80's BMW's are 22 mm

moondog · 11-07-2009, 05:23 PM

I am assuming the heating element is separate from the grip itself? the heat on the left side of my k1100RS pooped the bed.

If I understand another thread I have to cut off the old grip to change out the heating element? Any aftermarket heating elements or am I stuck with BMW's expensive parts?

147696 · 11-07-2009, 06:52 PM

I have seen these highly recomended by someone. Thinking of putting them on my RS.

http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Ride...d_grip_kit.htm

09-22-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
louisiana Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: '87 '87 '88 Honda Magnas & '92 K75S Posts: 28	It's time for a new pair of grips I'm tired of the grips on my K75s. Will I need to look for 7/8 or 1 inch? Handlebar is stock. Thanks in advance. Alf __________________ Metallic Black 1992 K75S

09-22-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
98lee 3 Red Bricks Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pleasanton, Ca. Posts: 959	They are two different sizes. One goes over the 7/8 bar (left side ) and the other goes over the throttle tube which is larger. If you currently have the factory foam grips, I can see why you're tired of them. They suck! The best ones are identical to the heated type grips. They have ribs running the length of the grip and have a square end. From your BMW dealer: 32721237811 Handle Left $9.44 32721237812 Handle Right $9.44 __________________ LONG MAY YOUR BRICK FLY! Ride Safe, Ride Far, Ride Often Lee Fulton 3 Marakesh Red K75Ss Mine, Hers, Spare

09-23-2009, 12:02 PM	#3
louisiana Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: '87 '87 '88 Honda Magnas & '92 K75S Posts: 28	Thanks for the info. My desire to switch out the grips is based on the design of the throttle side one. Both left and right are ribbed and a beige sort of color. The throttle grip has a ridge, kind of a dorsal fin, that I don't care for. If the dealer sells these w/o the fin, well then I'm in business! Please explain the purpose of this "fin" design that I find awkward. Many thanks... Alf __________________ Metallic Black 1992 K75S

09-23-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
98lee 3 Red Bricks Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pleasanton, Ca. Posts: 959	Those do not sound like any factory grips that I am aware of. Probably a PO had substituted with some aftermarket grips. Try the ones I suggested. I think you will be happy. __________________ LONG MAY YOUR BRICK FLY! Ride Safe, Ride Far, Ride Often Lee Fulton 3 Marakesh Red K75Ss Mine, Hers, Spare

09-23-2009, 03:29 PM	#5
louisiana Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: '87 '87 '88 Honda Magnas & '92 K75S Posts: 28	Lee, my local BMW store has a pair in stock that I will call for tomorrow. 12.99 each in designer black. I can't wait! I don't need to look for a beefier rubber pair of grips, becase my brick doesn't VIBRATE. I still am astounded by how SMOOTH this K75S is, it's magnificent! Thanks again for helping me out. I'm grateful..... __________________ Metallic Black 1992 K75S

09-23-2009, 10:08 PM	#6
98lee 3 Red Bricks Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pleasanton, Ca. Posts: 959	That's odd. List price is $9.44 ea. I guess some dealers are on a list+30% basis. Our local dealers only charge list price. Chicago BMW is list-20%. __________________ LONG MAY YOUR BRICK FLY! Ride Safe, Ride Far, Ride Often Lee Fulton 3 Marakesh Red K75Ss Mine, Hers, Spare

09-27-2009, 10:45 AM	#7
louisiana Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: '87 '87 '88 Honda Magnas & '92 K75S Posts: 28	No doubt paying for convenience. No shipping tariff, no waiting. Nice grips for certain. Alf __________________ Metallic Black 1992 K75S

10-13-2009, 11:09 PM	#8
twofastdogs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 74	I've been running ProGrip 699 gel grips on my K100RS for many, many miles. I love these grips! So much so, that I now have them on all of my street bikes--including my vintage Vespa! They are a comfortable, tacky grip that still maintains grip even when the Minnesota temps dip well below freezing. Oh--they'll come in about HALF of what the BMW grips go for. Just my 2 cents. -K __________________ Kevin Kocur, #58836 1988 K100RS BMW Motorcycle Owners Club of Minnesota

10-28-2009, 11:41 AM	#10
yankeeone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 34	Twofastdogs, Hi I think I am going to try the 699 grips, do they come in the two sizes, for both sides of the bars? or does one side stretch? I have an 86 k100 . Do you have a recomended place to buy them? Thanks Brian

10-28-2009, 06:41 PM	#11
angysdad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St-Lin, Qc, 45mins N of Montréal Posts: 16	Saw them on eBay... ...$7.99. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from...+grips&_sacat= Denis

10-28-2009, 08:31 PM	#13
kgadley01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Coward,S.C. Posts: 1,181	most of the handlebars I've delt with on 80's BMW's are 22 mm

11-07-2009, 05:23 PM	#14
moondog Moondog Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jericho, Vermont Posts: 296	I am assuming the heating element is separate from the grip itself? the heat on the left side of my k1100RS pooped the bed. If I understand another thread I have to cut off the old grip to change out the heating element? Any aftermarket heating elements or am I stuck with BMW's expensive parts? Last edited by moondog; 11-07-2009 at 06:10 PM.

11-07-2009, 06:52 PM	#15
147696 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 17	Heated Grip Kit I have seen these highly recomended by someone. Thinking of putting them on my RS. http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Ride...d_grip_kit.htm __________________ Doug '96 K1100RS, '94 K1100LT, '84 Honda VF700 Interceptor