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**nimzotech** · 04-12-2008, 12:38 AM

Here is a nice addition to the bike:

The pazzos have really been helpful in smoothing the clutch and front brake. The Grip Puppies on the other hand make the ride more comfortable by eliminating some of the vibrations transfered to the hand and arms from the handlebars.

VEGASRIDER · 04-12-2008, 12:41 AM

Where did you get the grips and how much did they run? You are like Jonac, but you are U.S. version, the mods just keep on coming.

**nimzotech** · 04-12-2008, 12:51 AM

The grip puppies are a great and cheap (at around $8.50) mod to do. They are available here: Grip Puppies ™- Small. For bikes with 1.25" to 1.45" diameter grips.: Motorcycle Accessories from California Sport Touring, Inc.

You want the small version.

They had them delivered by day 3, very good service.

VEGASRIDER · 04-12-2008, 02:39 AM

Do you find that the grips make the bars kind of thick. In other words, can you tell the diffence as far as thickness after putting on the grips. I'm afraid that it will make my grip a bit thicker, it might effect my handling of the bike. I don't have the largest hands you know, I can't even grip the basketball with one hand.

**nimzotech** · 04-12-2008, 03:11 AM

All it took was about one or two rides for me to get used to them. I like how they can dampen the vibrations. I also can not grab a basket ball with one hand, but then again I suck at basketball. If they are not good then simply take them off. Grip Puppies are under $10 after all ;-)

armystrong · 04-12-2008, 05:54 AM

How difficult is the install on the Pazzo levers? Do they cause you to engage the brake and clutch with a couple of fingers or do you use your entire hand. They just look so small.
I ride with Grip Puppies and like the feel. I have larger hands and they fit me perfect.

**reiobard** · 04-12-2008, 05:56 AM

looks good, those grip puppies look like you wrapped your grips in little pillows, I am interested in how well the hold up to wear and tear since they are so porous and soft

Postal1979 · 04-12-2008, 07:52 AM

The brake he has is a shortie and his clutch is long.. you can buy them any size you want. The sets come how you want them.. long Brake, long clutch..long brake short clutch....short brake, long clutch... short brake,short clutch.

steveindenmark · 04-12-2008, 09:12 AM

Are the grip puppies tight to the touch.

The stock grips are shaped and I assume the grip puppies are just straight foam tubes when you get them. So in theory they should not fit the contours of the grip which makes me think they may sag a bit.

Steve

armystrong · 04-12-2008, 09:37 AM

Nope they dont sag at all. Fit tight and don't slip. It seems like after a bit of use they become more and more comfortable. I've had them on for about a month and no serious wear and tear (bikes stored in garage). We'll see how long they hold up.

04-12-2008, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,080 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed Here is a nice addition to the bike: The pazzos have really been helpful in smoothing the clutch and front brake. The Grip Puppies on the other hand make the ride more comfortable by eliminating some of the vibrations transfered to the hand and arms from the handlebars. __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview Last edited by nimzotech; 04-12-2008 at 12:58 AM..

04-12-2008, 12:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 33 Member #83	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed Where did you get the grips and how much did they run? You are like Jonac, but you are U.S. version, the mods just keep on coming. __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

04-12-2008, 12:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,080 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed The grip puppies are a great and cheap (at around $8.50) mod to do. They are available here: Grip Puppies ™- Small. For bikes with 1.25" to 1.45" diameter grips.: Motorcycle Accessories from California Sport Touring, Inc. You want the small version. They had them delivered by day 3, very good service. __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview

04-12-2008, 02:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 33 Member #83	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed Do you find that the grips make the bars kind of thick. In other words, can you tell the diffence as far as thickness after putting on the grips. I'm afraid that it will make my grip a bit thicker, it might effect my handling of the bike. I don't have the largest hands you know, I can't even grip the basketball with one hand. __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

04-12-2008, 03:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,080 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed All it took was about one or two rides for me to get used to them. I like how they can dampen the vibrations. I also can not grab a basket ball with one hand, but then again I suck at basketball. If they are not good then simply take them off. Grip Puppies are under $10 after all ;-) __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview

04-12-2008, 05:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
armystrong Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Atlanta Bike: 2004 Quicker Silver FZ6 Posts: 93 Rep Power: 4 Member #833	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed How difficult is the install on the Pazzo levers? Do they cause you to engage the brake and clutch with a couple of fingers or do you use your entire hand. They just look so small. I ride with Grip Puppies and like the feel. I have larger hands and they fit me perfect. __________________ 2004 Quicker Silver FZ6, Scorpion Exhaust, Scorpio Alarm, Shogun Frame sliders, FE, painted windscreen, Lower Cowl, painted seat cowl, grip puppies, BD43 headlight mod, Justan Graffix wheel stripes.... my pics: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/membe...ong-album.html

04-12-2008, 05:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,219 Rep Power: 70 Member #991	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed looks good, those grip puppies look like you wrapped your grips in little pillows, I am interested in how well the hold up to wear and tear since they are so porous and soft

04-12-2008, 07:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Postal1979 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Bike: '07 Blue FZ6 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 6 Member #198	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed The brake he has is a shortie and his clutch is long.. you can buy them any size you want. The sets come how you want them.. long Brake, long clutch..long brake short clutch....short brake, long clutch... short brake,short clutch.

04-12-2008, 09:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
steveindenmark Older Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 881 Rep Power: 12 Member #1326	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed Are the grip puppies tight to the touch. The stock grips are shaped and I assume the grip puppies are just straight foam tubes when you get them. So in theory they should not fit the contours of the grip which makes me think they may sag a bit. Steve

04-12-2008, 09:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
armystrong Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Atlanta Bike: 2004 Quicker Silver FZ6 Posts: 93 Rep Power: 4 Member #833	Re: Pazzos and Grip Puppies Installed Nope they dont sag at all. Fit tight and don't slip. It seems like after a bit of use they become more and more comfortable. I've had them on for about a month and no serious wear and tear (bikes stored in garage). We'll see how long they hold up. __________________ 2004 Quicker Silver FZ6, Scorpion Exhaust, Scorpio Alarm, Shogun Frame sliders, FE, painted windscreen, Lower Cowl, painted seat cowl, grip puppies, BD43 headlight mod, Justan Graffix wheel stripes.... my pics: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/membe...ong-album.html

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