Other riders have suggested the BMW Grips as an alternative solution. So I bought a set from MAX BMW, in North Hampton, NH. I received them without incident and promptly installed them. I ended up taking a box cutter and cutting off the stock grips after wrestling with them for a few minutes and tossed them in the trash. When installing the new grips, use some soapy warm, the hotter the better, to dunk the BMW grips in before installing. They will slip right on for the most part. The clutch side slipped right on however the throttle side required the use of a thin bladed long screw driver to add in the install. The screw driver was inserted under the grip and rotated in a circle between the throttle sleeve and the grip to allow the grip to clear the plastic black cap at the end of the throttle sleeve. It's not difficult, don't sweat it, just expect to put a little English on the grip to get that one on. While the soapy water isn't dry, rotate the grips so the seams don't show, well that is is your picky as I am.  Wait a bit before you ride and allow the moisture under the grips to dry otherwise they will rotate and slip which is completely unsettling as well as dangerous.

  After note: The screw driver may not be necessary as the black plastic end cap on the throttle sleeve does pop right off.....duh.

  Once they dried, they felt solid. As you can see in the picture, they are a bit tapered and they are slightly wider in circumference as well. They are roughly 1/2 in between the width of the stock grip and the stock grip with a set of grip puppies. I am pleased so far and I don't see my opinion changing. Cost will be between $17-$20 plus shipping for both grips.

Take note, there is a left and right hand grip part number.

Left - 32 72 1 458 395

Right - 32 72 1 458 396

If your local BMW dealer can't get it together, call MAX BMW @ 1-866-MAXBMW1, or visit their web site http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/