how can i keep the rubber handle grips from getting sticky.....i tryed washing them and it didnt help...any one know of something to but on them that would help
2007-08-05 15:37:29 · 9 answers · asked by ace 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I'm gonna go out on a limb here. Don't you have gloves? Quick peek at my "avatar" pic. See the fingerless gloves? They ain't for decoration.
Yeah, I forgot to mention you don't want to fart around with the grips. When the gloss comes off, they are easier to hang on to, but they wear really quick after that.
Go the glove route, dude. You can get a good pair for about $25 which is cheaper than replacing grips.
2007-08-05 15:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by rifleman01@verizon.net 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This seems to be fairly common. The body oil reacts with the rubber, making them feel sticky. try replacing them with aftermarket grips. there are dozens of styles to choose from and a lot of them feel much better than the original grips. Harley also makes accessory replacement grips and while they tend to be rather expensive, they are usually much better quality than the original grips. j&p cycles online has a large selection to choose from
2007-08-05 16:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by bikermog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, have you been leaving the bike out in the sun? if you must leave it out , put it in the shade or toss something over the bars to cover them. or get yourself a good set of aftermarket grips. washing them will make it worse.
2007-08-05 15:42:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive seen some leather covers that tie over think it was j&p cycle check their online for it and by the way way to go new lucky and done wore my out twice and they was always sticky
2007-08-05 15:48:29 · answer #4 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they make the stock ones "tacky" on purpose.
Many people change to aftermarket or use covers/wraps for their personal preference.
Mine are wrapped with white mason twine. Gives it a nautical appearance.
2007-08-06 10:15:43 · answer #5 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had the same deal. I ended up putting leather covers on them.
2007-08-05 16:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never ride without gloves - unless you like skin grafts, or have a spare pair of hands!
2007-08-05 22:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by no_bloody_ids_available 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just wear gloves. Once you ride with gloves, you'll feel naked without them.
2007-08-06 02:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by evafeld19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine are chrome never sticky however they get really HOT when my sled is out in da sun.
2007-08-05 16:14:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋