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Throttle hand numb
07/20/16 at 08:33:36

While reading through many of the comments in the "Riding @ 10..." topic in the Café,
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I realized that I've had some problems with my right hand becoming numb after riding interstate for 15 or 20 minutes or more. Could that be my stressed posture, tight grip or something different? Anybody else complain about this problem?

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stewmills Serious Thumper Offline Imagination is more important than knowledge Posts: 2641 Auburn, AL Gender:	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #1 - 07/20/16 at 09:13:10 Not me. I have seen some people use a "crampbuster" but I have never tried one because I rarely ride steady speeds for any consistent length of time.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #2 - 07/20/16 at 09:16:57 Can be a number of issues, ergonomics, grip, etc. so I assume you don't get this in your left hand, even after an hour. you may need a different bar, more or less pull back. do you have to maintain a seriously tighter grip to keep the throttle position? a throttle boss or cramp buster could help. You may try different grips too.
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RaleighGuy Full Member Offline It's as easy as 3.14159265358979 Posts: 132 Raleigh, NC Gender:	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #3 - 07/20/16 at 09:36:02 Nope, not in the left hand at all. Right hand only. And no, I don't usually need to hold it very tight to ease up or down on the throttle. I thought I might try some different grips and if that doesn't work, I may have to invest in another bar entirely. Just curious...
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18099 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #4 - 07/20/16 at 09:57:28 When my hand goes numb, I find that I have started to lean my upper body weight on the handlebars too hard. If I concentrate on energizing my core to hold my weight off the bars, then my hand recovers pretty quickly. I do use a Crampbuster on my Honda NT700 - but not on the Cafe' bike.
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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5107 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #5 - 07/20/16 at 10:00:04 Right handed ? Any vision problems ?
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DavidP YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 45	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #6 - 07/20/16 at 14:20:35 and it's Ruttly for the win.
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old.indian Serious Thumper Offline Fighting Foreign Terrorism since 1492 Posts: 975 Central New Mexico Gender:	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #7 - 07/20/16 at 14:34:26 I was having a similar problem when holding a steady speed for any length of time. A "cramp buster" took care of that issue for me.
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Re: Throttle hand numb
Reply #8 - 07/20/16 at 15:54:59

it only takes about 5 minutes for mine to start going numb. I've got carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists from so many years working with computers. Grip as loosely as you can. try moving your hand around to different positions. I find that many times putting my thumb on top with the rest of my fingers gets rid of it.

Vibration can cause numbness. you can probably correct that with some different grips if that's the culprit. If it's vibration, you might have to try some bar end weights. They'll change the harmonic frequency of the handlebars and either make it worse or better.

I found years ago that soft foam coke bottle grips work best for my hands.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #9 - 07/20/16 at 15:59:03 If you're not wearing gloves, you need to.If regular leather work gloves don't get it, get gel padded. Work on the lightest grip that keeps the gas on.
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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5107 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #10 - 07/20/16 at 20:06:41 Some light compression on wrists helps some. I use sports tape for long rides. That tape that sticks to itself , kinda like ace bandage but much thinner. With gloves too !
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Reply #11 - 07/20/16 at 20:25:56

Yeah that's thumpers for ya , numb to the elbows , fillings falling out of your teeth, numb butt don't even fart, isn't it great !
Even worse on my sporty 10 miles out numb to elbows,20 out goes from numb to tingling pain,30 out its no longer pins & needles , it's knives & swords, maybe a pitchfork or 2, ride on , press on thru all the pain , by 50 out your brains endorphins are kicking in , it's all still there & you still feel it but , it doesn't bother you , time to ride , press on till you hit reserve !

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Re: Throttle hand numb
Reply #12 - 07/21/16 at 04:35:25

Dave

When my hand goes numb, I find that I have started to lean my upper body weight on the handlebars too hard. If I concentrate on energizing my core to hold my weight off the bars, then my hand recovers pretty quickly.

I've thought that maybe you were right about leaning forward too much. I'll try to keep a more balanced posture and see if it makes a difference.

Steve H

... If it's vibration, you might have to try some bar end weights. They'll change the harmonic frequency of the handlebars and either make it worse or better.

Make it worse or better? You sure inspire plenty of confidence, don't you Steve?? Grin

just kidding...

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If you're not wearing gloves, you need to. If regular leather work gloves don't get it, get gel padded. Work on the lightest grip that keeps the gas on.

Yes, thanks J.O.G. I was reviewing some of Revzilla's guide videos on summer gear and saw what they suggested so earlier this week, I picked up some Alpinestars SMX-1 gloves from Cycle Gear but I've only been able to use them once so far. Gel padded gloves are pretty awesome!!

Ruttly

... 10 miles out numb to elbows,20 out goes from numb to tingling pain,30 out its no longer pins & needles , it's knives & swords....

Ok, I get it. You're kinda saying "Take the bad with the good and ride on, Mr." Am I following you? Cool

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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #13 - 07/21/16 at 05:44:32 A death grip will turn your hands numb. Grip the bars as if they are made of eggs and you don't want to crack them. That is the right amount of force.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Throttle hand numb Reply #14 - 07/21/16 at 07:46:09 Since it's the Right hand,, tells me it's grip. I had to Consciously work on the grip . Once I discovered that I could lay my open hand on it and operate it by pushing or pulling, I owned it. I even shifted without the clutch that way sometimes.
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