Nasty handlebars...

7oxSin · September 27th, 2013, 02:18 PM

so i have noticed when i ride my ninja without gloves my handle bars are leaving black **** on my palms. i would really like to fix this problem w/o having to buy new grips, anyone out there have a good idea on how to resolve this problem.

and dont say wear gloves cuz i do and dont want them to get nasty as well.

krolinked · September 27th, 2013, 02:29 PM

You might need to buy new grips, i think there is no way around it.

crazymadbastard · September 27th, 2013, 02:31 PM

The rubber is 10 yrs old and degraded/ing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7oxSin

so i have noticed when i ride my ninja without gloves my handle bars are leaving black **** on my palms. i would really like to fix this problem w/o having to buy new grips, anyone out there have a good idea on how to resolve this problem.

and dont say wear gloves cuz i do and dont want them to get nasty as well.

7oxSin · September 27th, 2013, 02:34 PM

think i might try some soft then harsh chemical cleaners and if it ****s em up im still in the same boat, what ever i do ill keep yall posted that way it will help other riders, cuz i know this is a well documented problem.

CC Cowboy · September 27th, 2013, 02:37 PM

Pee on your hands. It's a proven cure.

JohnnyBravo · September 27th, 2013, 03:36 PM

besides new grips idk

Klondike1020 · September 27th, 2013, 03:51 PM

Rubber deteriorates over time. Some times soaking rubber in brake fluid"rubber conditioner " helps allow the rubber to soften and return to a flexible state.

I am not sure what would happen if you try this on your grips then clean them thoroughly .....

But replacement grips are like 8 bucks on eBay and amazon .....
So

Buy new grips or go to a motorcycle junk yard and pull some haha

Or snag a set of your neighbor's bicycle

anacron · September 27th, 2013, 03:56 PM

The palms of my gloves are turning black because of the grip. So, I don't think this is a deterioration issue - I noticed it from the get go.

7oxSin · September 27th, 2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Rubber deteriorates over time. Some times soaking rubber in brake fluid"rubber conditioner " helps allow the rubber to soften and return to a flexible state.

I am not sure what would happen if you try this on your grips then clean them thoroughly .....

But replacement grips are like 8 bucks on eBay and amazon .....
So

Buy new grips or go to a motorcycle junk yard and pull some haha

Or snag a set of your neighbor's bicycle

do you or anyone else on here know of some good cheap ones? cuz i havnt seen any under 20, would live some black and kawi green ones.

Boom King · September 27th, 2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Pee on your hands. It's a proven cure.

I've heard it's also great for chapped lips and dry scalp.

Motofool · September 27th, 2013, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7oxSin

do you or anyone else on here know of some good cheap ones? cuz i havnt seen any under 20, would live some black and kawi green ones.

If your handgrips are from 2003, that material is simply disintegrating under the sustained punishment of UV radiation.
You could saw some fine leather over those, but it is some hand work involved in that.

I love BikeMaster foam grips: the best thing against vibration.

BikeMaster foam grips

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Reducin...tpeg_vibration

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...some_new_grips

7oxSin · September 28th, 2013, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

If your handgrips are from 2003, that material is simply disintegrating under the sustained punishment of UV radiation.
You could saw some fine leather over those, but it is some hand work involved in that.

I love BikeMaster foam grips: the best thing against vibration.

BikeMaster foam grips

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Reducin...tpeg_vibration

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...some_new_grips

do you know the average life span of those foam grips? the katana i bought a few years back had some of those on em and they where falling apart.

btw will new gen grips fit the pregen?

Motofool · September 28th, 2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7oxSin

do you know the average life span of those foam grips?..........

btw will new gen grips fit the pregen?

I have had mine for more than two years under rain and sun and are still perfect.

I believe that they are the same things.

Aggrotech · September 29th, 2013, 07:50 AM

i have this issue with car steering wheels. I have sweaty palms/hands, i always have and after im done driving i always have a bunch of black **** on my hands. This shouldnt be an issue with your gloves since they dont...sweat o.O

KawiKid860 · October 1st, 2013, 06:33 PM

If your gloves aren't nasty you aren't doing it right

alex.s · October 1st, 2013, 06:40 PM

cheap replacement grips are $10

StephenA · October 1st, 2013, 08:55 PM

wait, why are you not wearing gloves??

adouglas · October 2nd, 2013, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

If your gloves aren't nasty you aren't doing it right

September 27th, 2013, 02:18 PM	#1
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September 27th, 2013, 02:34 PM	#4
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	think i might try some soft then harsh chemical cleaners and if it **s em up im still in the same boat, what ever i do ill keep yall posted that way it will help other riders, cuz i know this is a well documented problem. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35**

September 27th, 2013, 02:37 PM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Pee on your hands. It's a proven cure. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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September 27th, 2013, 03:36 PM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	besides new grips idk __________________________________________________

September 27th, 2013, 03:51 PM	#7
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Rubber deteriorates over time. Some times soaking rubber in brake fluid"rubber conditioner " helps allow the rubber to soften and return to a flexible state. I am not sure what would happen if you try this on your grips then clean them thoroughly ..... But replacement grips are like 8 bucks on eBay and amazon ..... So Buy new grips or go to a motorcycle junk yard and pull some haha Or snag a set of your neighbor's bicycle

September 27th, 2013, 03:56 PM	#8
anacron ninjette.org guru Name: Adi Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 380	The palms of my gloves are turning black because of the grip. So, I don't think this is a deterioration issue - I noticed it from the get go.

September 29th, 2013, 07:50 AM	#14
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	i have this issue with car steering wheels. I have sweaty palms/hands, i always have and after im done driving i always have a bunch of black **** on my hands. This shouldnt be an issue with your gloves since they dont...sweat o.O

October 1st, 2013, 06:33 PM	#15
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	If your gloves aren't nasty you aren't doing it right

October 1st, 2013, 06:40 PM	#16
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	cheap replacement grips are $10 __________________________________________________

October 1st, 2013, 08:55 PM	#17
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	wait, why are you not wearing gloves?? __________________________________________________ Unregistered

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