Originally Posted by
CliftonGK1
I've got the stock cork-mix tape on my Cross Check and it's suited me well for all weather conditions (rain, snow, sleet, freezing temps) so far. No slipping on the bars, and even when wet it doesn't get slick feeling. Plus, it doesn't get waterlogged in a downpour.
I have this on my stock lht, and it is good as new after a year (much better than the cable and housing wrapped inside it, unfortunately) (well, except for the part I scraped in a wipeout and then taped back up w/ electrical...).