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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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I found that using Ronson lighter fluid does a great job of removing the stickiness from rubber grips and also renews the appearance. Just passing it along.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 01:26 PM
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Now you tell me....I ended up buying new ones.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 02:05 PM
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I have got the stickiest grips that you have ever seen in your life my Indy donated a pair of pull offs to my bike one time so he would not have to touch them nasty bastards. The next time I get close to wallyworld I will buy some for my Indy's sake
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 04:27 PM
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I'm in the other camp.
Spending hours having to really hold onto the handlebars makes my arms tired.

I ride with a very light touch. I want sticky grips. Love the grips I have.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Will have to remember that.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 05:17 PM
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I bought new ones too and not only because of the stickiness...the looks were a big reason too.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 05:19 PM
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Somehow sticky grips conjures up other images.
 

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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 05:28 PM
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My grips never get sticky, because I wear gloves when I ride.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 07:14 PM
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My grips never get sticky, because I wear gloves when I ride.
I wear gloves when I ride and my grips still got sticky.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 07:33 AM
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I've tried lighter fluid and other spirits to get the sticky off but silicone spray seems to work the best for me.

I buy the cheap leather grip covers at rallies for about $7 and cut off the fringe, that works even better.
 
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