Sticky Grips
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Cruiser
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From: Oklahoma
Sticky Grips
When I ride for long periods in the heat, my HD grips begin to get very sticky. When they get sticky, it is almost like dry rot and it rubs black stuff all over my hands. Is there something the rubber can be treated with to keep this from happening?
Road Captain
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From: Clark County, WA
I have the "nostalgic" grips from Harley and they do the same thing. I had a pair of tan leather work gloves I wore for a while. They turned black real quick. I'm not sure what to do about it either. 
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Leather won't be as bad rubber. Think about most steering wheels in new cars now. Just keep them clean with a good leather cleaner, and you shouldn't have too many issues.
I'll post a link to some cool ones when I get home. I have it bookmarked on that computer, not this one.
I'll post a link to some cool ones when I get home. I have it bookmarked on that computer, not this one.
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Cruiser
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From: Oklahoma
Leather won't be as bad rubber. Think about most steering wheels in new cars now. Just keep them clean with a good leather cleaner, and you shouldn't have too many issues.
I'll post a link to some cool ones when I get home. I have it bookmarked on that computer, not this one.
I'll post a link to some cool ones when I get home. I have it bookmarked on that computer, not this one.
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Road Master
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I have the same problem but quickly decided sticky is better than slippery.
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I just changed out the one's on my V-rod I gess they do that when they get old. I put the same one's on but new and they don't do it any more.
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Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
1992 flhtc
2002 V-Rod
soon to join the 260 club
Brembo Calipers front & rear
AW wheels
Metzelers & Dyna Beads
V-mods