Grip is quite small

[sprucetiger]

The grip on my 2014 Tiger 800 XC is 7/8".  That feels too small to me, I am used to a 1" or larger grip.  Is there a way to upsize the grips? 

I have heated grips, and I can only get a small part of my hand at a time, end up having to change hand position quite a lot while riding.

[Stevie.P]

Quite a common problem for a lot of us. An easy answer is neoprene wraps, there are various makes, I have 'Grip Buddies, there are also 'Grip Puppies'. They don't hinder heated grips.

I noticed yesterday actually that they are looking pretty worn and getting smooth so a new set might be on the cards soon, but they have been on around 5yrs so can't complain. 

[cyclops69]

I use grip puppies and have the Triumph Billet levers. I like them. My controls now feel very plush and provide  better ‘feel’ (it seems to me anyway). One thing to note is if you have small paws like me there’s a little extra stretch to the lever with the puppies. With the billet  levers this is mitigated as there’s more  adjustability available. I test rode a Honda CB1000r the other month and couldn’t believe how thin and hard/harsh the grip felt.

[sprucetiger]

Thanks for the reply.  I have them on another of my bikes, but it doesn't have heated grips.  I assumed it would interfere, nice to know it will not.  I will definitely be ordering them as I like the feel on my Honda.

[sprucetiger]

Originally Posted by cyclops69

I use grip puppies and have the Triumph Billet levers.

What model levers did you buy?  I find the clutch makes me reach for it, no matter how I adjust it.

[UncleGary]

Originally Posted by sprucetiger

Thanks for the reply.  I have them on another of my bikes, but it doesn't have heated grips.  I assumed it would interfere, nice to know it will not.  I will definitely be ordering them as I like the feel on my Honda.

You are correct in seeing an added layer of insulation as affecting the heated grips. If one adds an insulator like neoprene foam over the heated surface, the transfer of heat will be slowed. Maybe the foam won't make a noticeable difference but there will be a difference. My experience is that the comfort of the Grip Puppies notably reduced the effectiveness of the mediocre Triumph heated grips. Other folks may have a different experience.

Most of my riding season doesn't call for heated grips so I just enjoy the comfort of the Grip Puppies or comparable other products.

[cyclops69]

I've got the A9620037 Triumph levers - AKA the 'long' (as opposed to the stubby) version of the Triumph billet levers. You might find pattern levers also give more adjustability - such as Puig or Evotech  - or Chinese jobbies.