Slippery grips

[Mister Tee]

I don't mean like slimy slippery, but over the last few years the rubber on the grips has burnish, hardened, whatever and my gloves won't grip them well. This is very annoying, especially on the throttle side.

They are heated, and functional, so no I don't want to replace them. Anybody else have this problem? Fixes?

[RBX QB]

Grip Puppies? Increases the diameter of the grip, but the heat will still work thru them.

[Zacharykro6]

Second that, love my grip puppies. I cant believe such a universal product made a significant difference, makes me wonder why none of the local shops stock them.

the C14 factory grips look worn out when new, they have no give or gumminess. Im not sure what the procedure is for replacing them if they are heated, so I covered mine and it has been great

[maxtog]

Grip Puppies? Increases the diameter of the grip, but the heat will still work thru them.

+1

I put them on, day one.  Still fine 5 years later.  Heat takes longer to work through them, but works.

[jimmymac]

Throttle rocker. I don't want to grab hard.

[maxtog]

Throttle rocker. I don't want to grab hard.

I have tried over and over and just can't get used to it.  I feel out of control.

[O.C.]

Grip Puppies for me too, I've used them for many years 

[Deziner]

Grip Puppies and Throttle Rockers for years

[MAN OF BLUES]

Rubber bands..... a dozen or so ought to suffice.... almost free....

[VirginiaJim]

I guess we'll call you the Rubber Band Man from now on or R.B.M instead of M.O.B.

[MAN OF BLUES]

I guess we'll call you the Rubber Band Man from now on or R.B.M instead of M.O.B.

Hey now......
My grips are fine.....

I was just offering the frugalicious COG cure.....

But then again, I save all the rubber bands from broccoli and cellery and such, and put them on the kitchen door knob, because when you need one the most... is when you can't find one....

[deepseamdv]

My Grandmother kept rubber bands on the kitchen door knob.

[MAN OF BLUES]

My Grandmother kept rubber bands on the kitchen door knob.

My grandmother raised me, so there ya have it... the secret to my immense wisdom.....

And yah, she's the one that tought me that trick...
She even invented Tupperware.... but all of the containers said "Cool Whip" on the lids... go figure.

[jimmymac]

I have tried over and over and just can't get used to it.  I feel out of control.

It takes a long time to get used to it... Keep it low at first, so movement doesn't upset it as much. Then adjust later for more comfort. It truly does take a couple of seasons to really be smooth in the twisty stuff, but really is worth it for me.

[just gone]

My Grandmother used the kitchen cabinet door knobs, as do I.

I guess we'll call you the Rubber Band Man from now on or R.B.M instead of M.O.B.

R.B.M. ...Real Blues Man?    ♪ ♬ ♩ ♫ ♪


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Back to on topic...Gloves can change as well, but yeah if your bike is out parked in the sun a lot then I guess they could really harden up.
Tennis racket tape?

[VirginiaJim]

I have tried over and over and just can't get used to it.  I feel out of control.

I have one and it's on the shelf.  Didn't like it.  Kept slipping around.

[maxtog]

It takes a long time to get used to it... Keep it low at first, so movement doesn't upset it as much. Then adjust later for more comfort. It truly does take a couple of seasons to really be smooth in the twisty stuff, but really is worth it for me.

Well, I never threw it away- I even keep it on the bike just in case I need it.  I have a lot of problems with my right hand going numb (from tons of years typing) so it is nice to know I have it as an available option.  But it really has scared me a few times.

[maxtog]

I have one and it's on the shelf.  Didn't like it.  Kept slipping around.

Mine seems to not slip if applied tightly.  It is just really difficult to get used to it being there.  I will admit I haven't used it since adding the Throttle Tamer, so it might be time to try again.  Long trip tomorrow, perhaps then...

[just gone]

But it really has scared me a few times.

I keep mine in the glove box just in case the Rostra craps out on a long trip, but yeah, a couple of scary times both in gas stations.
I thought I was going to take out the pumps and die in a fireball, only a panic grab of the clutch saved me.