Throttle Hand Pain / Asleep
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A couple of things that might help are some method of raising the bar position, a couple of ways to do that are:
GenMar Riser plates
Reaper Risers
Helibars
Also, you could lower the seat to shift your position a little up and back, this can be done with a shaved seat from any number of sources - one of the more popular here is the Tobin seat, but that is by no means the only version.
I have seen grips that are oversized and/or have foam - they could help, but you may also want to invest in a throttle lock - enables you to give your throttle hand a little rest (away from traffic anyway) - there are a couple of throttle locking methods available such as the vista lock and the thottlemeister bar ends (I am partial to these)
Anyway, just a few suggestiond for a start in your research, if you are curious, I have 1/2 in reaper risers, a Tobin seat and heavy polished Throttlemeisters on Bessie...
GenMar Riser plates
Reaper Risers
Helibars
Also, you could lower the seat to shift your position a little up and back, this can be done with a shaved seat from any number of sources - one of the more popular here is the Tobin seat, but that is by no means the only version.
I have seen grips that are oversized and/or have foam - they could help, but you may also want to invest in a throttle lock - enables you to give your throttle hand a little rest (away from traffic anyway) - there are a couple of throttle locking methods available such as the vista lock and the thottlemeister bar ends (I am partial to these)
Anyway, just a few suggestiond for a start in your research, if you are curious, I have 1/2 in reaper risers, a Tobin seat and heavy polished Throttlemeisters on Bessie...
Oh and moved to General for housekeeping...
i have tried it all and my right hand still goes numb, i learned to live with it. oh yea the throttlemeisters help me out when it gets bad.
I have CT pretty bad in my right wrist and honestly have not had feeling in my palm or the meat of my thumb for well over a year now. I have lowered my seat height, added Reaper Risers and slugged on a set of Grip Puppies (foam grip covers that go over the regular rubber ones). The grip puppies have made the most difference for me. They make the grips nice and fat and take the vibes out a bit more. The fatness allows a little more comfort if you have large hands.
Learn to grip the tank sides with your knees and take the pressure off of your wrists. It takes some getting used to...
Learn to grip the tank sides with your knees and take the pressure off of your wrists. It takes some getting used to...
Mostly, you're too tense. Stay relaxed and don't put any weight on your hands. You have to support your weight with your abs. The other mods may help some, especially a throttle lock but you'll still have to learn to support your upper body with your lower body strength, not your arms.
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+1 on using your abs to support your body, plus chicks dig a six pack
also, as Keith Code shows in Twist of the Wrist vol.2 "keep the forearms slightly bent and elbows near the ribs.
also, i read on the org someone mentioned becoming one with your machine by adjusting moveable parts...adjusting the hand levers down a little might help.
also, as Keith Code shows in Twist of the Wrist vol.2 "keep the forearms slightly bent and elbows near the ribs.
also, i read on the org someone mentioned becoming one with your machine by adjusting moveable parts...adjusting the hand levers down a little might help.
Rainer3012
Registered
I've been working on gripping the tank with my knees, makes a world of difference, also not tensing my grip as much helps.
+1 on shifting weight away from hands/arms. Most of my balance is at the tank with my knees and definitely abs.
I also changed my gloves and it made a huge difference. Sometimes it's the little things.
I also changed my gloves and it made a huge difference. Sometimes it's the little things.
extreemachine
Never Forgotten
Some interesting tips. I have problems with both wrists as well. CT in both wrists among other things wrong with them but I have the Heli bars and a set of Throttlemeisters. They both help but not good enough for me yet. I have to try the grip puppies next. Tobin seat is on my list but can't find the pennies for it yet.
http://www.throttlerocker.com/
A Throttle Rocker cured about 90% of my CT symptoms.
good luck!
cheers
ken
A Throttle Rocker cured about 90% of my CT symptoms.
good luck!
cheers
ken
like a few have stated above..... work on supporting yourself with your abs and gripping the tank with your knees. i noticed before i did my research that i would ride with locked elbows causing my hands to go numb. now, after reading a couple of good performance riding books like " twist of the wrist 2", keeping your arms bent and tucked into your side will prevent u from placing so much weight on ur grips. just my .02...
probably not the best thing, but I used the thickest padded tennis racket grip padding tape for a couple years, and it was great. cheap, effective, even stayed on just fine when I thought it would not. It reduces vibration some, makes larger grip - which is nicer than you realize, and just feels grippy and tight. I've used grip puppie style foam grips on past bikes and REALLY liked it too, but it was tough to install
Sounds like your putting your upper body weight directly down on your wrist. Relax more, no DEATH grips on the grips. Hold your grip like you would hold your S.O.'s hand in a romantic moment. DON'T SQUEEZE the life out of'em
. Nearly all wrist pain is associated with putting your weight on them at an incorrect angle and stressing the Ligs and Muscles. JUST RELAX and use your fingers to cover the levers, NOT hold them ! Try that and see what happens.
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