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Sep 1, 2013 | 11:01 PM

rhj

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From: Florida

Wet Ride Help

Got caught in quite a rain storm last week. Riding a 2010 street glide with stock grips. Grips got quite slippery. Anyone have any help on how to keep grip pressure better or a suggestion on a better grip style or if use of a certain type of glove would help. Appreciate any advise.

Sep 1, 2013 | 11:10 PM

Magnus

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From: New Hampshire

I use the Performance Machine Renthal grips. They work great when sweaty or wet. YMMV

Sep 2, 2013 | 12:23 AM

Casper

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From: Blue Grass (KY)

I use a pair of Ice Fishing gloves from Cabelas..work great in the rain, sure grip and waterproof....

Sep 2, 2013 | 10:51 AM

Scarz

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From: Pensacola, FL

I've ridden in a lot of rain over the last 2 months and I've never had any slipping problems with the HD Get-a-Grips.

Sep 2, 2013 | 11:02 AM

Roadie13

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+1 on the Harley get-a-grips. Had them on both my bikes and the wife has them on hers. Never slipped at all with or without gloves and have been stuck in a couple of heavy duty storms in addition to the usual drizzles. Also great in super hot weather, they don't get all sticky like the stock grips. I actually prefer no gloves in the rain. I tighten up the wrist straps on my jacket to minimize water running up my arm but that's better for me than wet leather on my hands.

Sep 2, 2013 | 03:29 PM

CarrollB

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I carry full fingered motocross gloves with me now that I bought to ride my ATV with. Getting them wet doesn't seem to hurt them, they improve my grip over bare handed, and they help to keep my hands warm when it's raining and the temps drop below 70°. I think I only paid about $25 for them.