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I had my bike towed to HD for service. I saw the bike leave and it was tired down correctly, not using the left grip (or either grip) as a tie down point.
When I got the bike back (I think then) is when I noticed 1) a DEPRESSION on the left grip and 2) it was (still is) very sticky.
Apparently it should be smooth since each time I go for the clutch, my glove gets stuck on the stickiness.
I figured, riding 5 days a week, it would become UNsticky but that did not happen. It is still very sticky.
I was going to spray the sticky part with miracle worker WD-40 but thought that may eventually degrade the rubber.
Any my friends, that is the picture. Oh, PIXs below.
Would u give me suggestions preferably other than replacing the grip or wrapping paper or something around the grip? The right grip is perfect. No indentation or anything.
Looks like you will be buying new heated grips if you need to keep your hands warm, otherwise, just put a set of OEM grips on as you cannot just change the grip cover on heated grips.
Looks like they got something on there to degrade the rubber already. I'd recommend giving it a good clean with Simple Green or Dawn Dish Soap and seeing if you can get the stickiness gone from them.
Seen this before. It's only a matter of time before the grip degrades completely. If this just happened, you might get some sympathy from the dealer that screwed it up.
Just because the flatbed operator didn't tie down via your grips, doesn't mean the mechanic that worked on yer bike didn't..
Looks like heavy abrasion on the grip. I would change grips. I personally prefer Avon grips.... they have a tackiness that holds hand (gloved or ungloved) well with no stickiness.
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Left Grip - STICKY!
