Oxford Grips going Gooey

[Piet]

I purchased Oxford grips a coupe of years ago.
I always park the bike in a garage over night and during the day at work I always have a bike cover over her.
In the last 6 months the LH grip in particular is going gooey and looks like it is starting to melt.

More recently (1 year ago) my son purchased his Oxford grips and his bike is often exposed to the elements.
His grips are worse than mine. 

Anyone else having issues with the grip compound turning to a tacky molten mess?

[StinkyPete]

I've had mine for a number or years now and they are still OK, showing no deterioration of the rubber grips.

[Biggles]

I purchased Oxford grips a coupe of years ago.
I always park the bike in a garage over night and during the day at work I always have a bike cover over her.
In the last 6 months the LH grip in particular is going gooey and looks like it is starting to melt.

Do you wear riding gloves?  I only ask in case sweat from your hands is a factor.  I've noticed mine wear a bit faster than factory grips, but haven't had them become sticky.

[cravenhaven]

I've had mine for many years and they're ok.

[Piet]

Thanks Guys, appreciate the feedback.

Just confirms to me that that newer stock might have a batch problem with the compound.
I have just sent of an email to Oxford in the hope they know what's going on. 
I will upload a photo soon showing where it is starting to deteriorate.

[rally]

 

Hi Chaps SAME SAME and only the left one for some strange reason, I thought it must be me but as others have the same problem I might contact oxford as well.

Rally

[rally]

 

I also sent off a complaint to Oxford today, perhaps we should all do it, i asked if there was a problem or a recall i missed ???

Perhaps a free replacement.

Rally

[ppopeye]

Mine seem ok. Quite old too.

[rally]

 

Hi Chaps.

sent an email to custserv@oxprod.com and they replied from info@oxfordprod.com wanting to know if I wear gloves and if I garage the bike plus supply a photo 

Will let you know the result

Rally

[Totgas]

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2505412

You are not the only one - seems like a faulty batch...
A.

[rally]

 

Hi Piet,

send off a complaint to Oxford they are still corresponding with me, I think they might be weakening and MAYBE a replacement part ???/

Rally

[rally]

 

BAD LUCK CHAPS... Oxford just refused to replace the grip..Thought they were going to come good for a while

Rally

[StinkyPete]

Thanks for keeping us informed.    It's not good customer service or backup of your product, and I'l be reluctant to buy Oxfords again when/if mine give up the ghost 

[Biggles]

BAD LUCK CHAPS... Oxford just refused to replace the grip..Thought they were going to come good for a while

Did they allocate blame?  Riding without gloves...  bike not garaged...  too old...  ??

[Piet]

Hi Rally,

The people at Oxford have ignored my email completely.  So I have just written again venting the spleen.

Likely won't do any good either but I like you must at least try.  I wear gloves 99.9% of the time and always have a cover over the bike while at work and always have it parked in a garage overnight.

It really seems like a compound thing to me.  I will update later with what happens.