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Message started by raydawg on 02/21/14 at 20:17:13

Title: I'll give you the finger......
Post by raydawg on 02/21/14 at 20:17:13

Well its not what I think you thought what I meant.....huh?
But what I was wondering is how you guys brake with your hand. I ask because it seems my technique might be causing me some unintended consequence. I cover my hand brake at all times with my booger picker, also know as the pointer. Then I use it to casually brake at all the stops, etc, and I have come to notice pain in the knuckle area when I'm relaxing, like in bed, etc. Not sure if this is the cause, as it is something new I'm experiencing, but its only that finger :-/
Anybody else brake like this, or do you use more fingers?

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by Serowbot on 02/21/14 at 21:39:37

Well, speaking physicsally (not a real word)... yer' boogerpicker has the least leverage...
In traffic, at intersections, or any sign of waryness (also, maybe not a word),... I cover the brake with both, index (booger) and birdy (middle) finger...
Try using both... 2 fer' brake, 2 fer' throttle...
I also adjust my levers to point slightly down from vertical so that wrists aren't cocked upward at rest...
JMHO... :-?...

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by jcstokes on 02/21/14 at 23:10:24

Had some beers, I think I use all or most of fingers, mine aren't very powerful. Thumb can get sore during riding, hope it's not the onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis, a family weakness. Bike is completely stock.

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by anebv8 on 02/22/14 at 02:40:24

I used to use the booger/birdie style on brake and clutch until I broke my left birdie >:(,so now it's 2 on the right then 3 on the left ;)

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by arteacher on 02/22/14 at 04:50:24

I do have arthuritis in my hands, so it is uncomfortable for me to ride with any fingers on the levers.
BTW... Isogrips helped with that.

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by ToesNose on 02/22/14 at 05:23:07

Yea I have arthritis in my hands too arteacher, have you ever tried throttle paddles? Especially on longer rides they help a lot, helps alleviate that fore arm strain from keeping your hands in the same position on longer rides too.

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by raydawg on 02/22/14 at 06:34:29

5147504D55404D56220 wrote:

Ja.....been try'n twos the last couple daze, seems a wee odd and puts a tad more pressure of the palm against the grip which could then becum my new sore spot :-*
Like the idea of adjusting the angle of squeeze too, that would seem to put the forearm and attached components in a more natural state, which speaking of....even tho we got anudder forecast of possible snow this weekend, the bulbs are starting to push through the tundra, the trees are starting to sprout their promise of spring, which.....means it won't be long now till I once again can ride a' natural....of which then I'll be talking of a new sore spot, or more to point, chaffing problem :-?

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by arteacher on 02/22/14 at 08:07:31

073C36201D3C2036530 wrote:

I put a throttle lock on it so I can take my hand right off for a minute or two. Works a charm.

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by Serowbot on 02/22/14 at 09:18:01

This is a cheap, easy Throttle lock... $20...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Go-Cruise-Throttle-Lock-Motorcycle-Cruise-Control-1-inch-bars-/201037370094?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ecec2d2ee&vxp=mtr
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mOFS9jjR3znZpj2r2q4ULWQ.jpg

...or, you can make one with a piece of wire and some vacuum line... :-/...
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YU1kxUU8eo[/media]

Title: Re: I'll give you the finger......
Post by arteacher on 02/22/14 at 12:51:19

......or you can spend a lot like I did and get this one:
http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/appguide-7CP01.php?make_id=2&model_id=12