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# Trying Grip Puppies!
- URL: https://www.thetriumphadventures.com/trying-grip-puppies/
- Published: 2023-08-30T23:01:11.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-13T13:43:32.000Z
- Author: Scot H
- Tags: Blog, How To

I installed a set of[ Grip Puppies](https://grip-puppy.com/pages/grip-puppy-comfort-grips?ref=thetriumphadventures.com), not for any certain reason but just thought a larger grip would feel better and to see if there’s a vibration issue.

You’ll have to cut to size making sure to measure left and right grips because they are not always the same.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/41/6e/416e705b-b31f-4197-b4df-549cc074f16c/content/images/2023/08/IMG_1963.jpeg)

Before sizing

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/41/6e/416e705b-b31f-4197-b4df-549cc074f16c/content/images/2023/08/IMG_1964.jpeg)

After sizing

After doing some research I decided on the compressed air method. Preheating the puppies in hot soapy water wash another method.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/41/6e/416e705b-b31f-4197-b4df-549cc074f16c/content/images/2023/08/IMG_1965.jpeg)

The yellow bungee cord kept the handguard out of the way while installing

I used s socket to help push the grips on while still being able to apply compressed air. With a little force and patience the grips were on.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/41/6e/416e705b-b31f-4197-b4df-549cc074f16c/content/images/2023/08/IMG_1967.jpeg)

A 11/16 socket worked perfectly

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/41/6e/416e705b-b31f-4197-b4df-549cc074f16c/content/images/2023/08/IMG_1969.jpeg)

Fully installed with handguard in place

After riding around with the puppies installed I did feel a little less vibration. The larger diameter feels different and I’m not sure I like it. The heated grips still work but I don't know if they're as hot. I'll have to update this post after or Route 66 trip.