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Jul 21, 2010 | 11:58 AM

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byker57

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Sticky Grips

I've had the Harley diamond plate type grips for several years. The problem I have is the rubber on them has become sticky and tacky. I want to keep them because they match some of the other accessories I've put on my bike. Does anybody have any ideas on how I can fix this other than replacing them.

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:03 PM

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cadman311

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Both of my bikes have the same thing

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:13 PM

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ROMPUS

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I don't know man,thats a tough one.Better that way than slick as long as they don't make a mess on you hands.What I might try might make um slick so I am not going to suggest.

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:13 PM

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HOTLAP

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Try cleaning the rubber bands with methyl hydrate, it may strip off the sticky outer layer exposing fresh clean rubber.

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:15 PM

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piasspj

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Scrub them with dish washing soap (in water) and a stiff brush.

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:17 PM

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RutRoo

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Fingerless gloves, works first time every time..

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:19 PM

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I have tried rubbing alcohol....I wonder how much of a difference there is between the two

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:21 PM

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You sound like my boss,stuff don't last forever.Break down and get some new ones!

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:25 PM

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I have done the waxing, dish washing soap and rubbing alcohol. I thing about clear paint next.

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Jul 21, 2010 | 12:53 PM

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Don't they sell replacement rubber parts for those? I know I can get them for my PM Renthal grips, maybe ask the parts guy.

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