numb right hand

[catch2otwo]

so my left hand doesnt get numb anymore, ive learned to loosen up quite a bit, but my right hand is still getting numb with pins and needles. i try hard to loosen up but it seems that i cant hold the throttle in the position i want it without holding on "tight". any suggestions? maybe get lighter throttle return springs or something? or is it still my technique

[Awesome]

put your pinky out straight to teach yourself to grip lighter.

[The Snowman]

Try to find a riding position where your wrist is straight and grip the throttle lighter.

Also, try not to keep your hand in the same position for long periods of time.

[highsider]

Pull over to a rest area and give yourself a "stranger".

[hammadown]

Pull over to a rest area and give yourself a "stranger".

+1

Everything already said. Also, make sure you are not putting too much weight on your arms. I find when I get tired and hold myself up with my arms I tend to grip the throttle tighter as well.

[The Snowman]

Or, try and dampen the vibration in your bars with weighted ends or filling the clip-on with something.

Or, if you don't have them yet, try a gel-type grip.

Also, if your bike allows it, try resting your elbows on the tank from time to time. This takes the weight off your hands like hamma explained.

[richw]

If this is a new thing where before it was ok then

Take fish oil capsules
4 per day for 1 month then 2 per day after.

end of ache and improved osteo everything and eyesight

[KillBill]

If this is a new thing where before it was ok then

Take fish oil capsules
4 per day for 1 month then 2 per day after.

end of ache and improved osteo everything and eyesight

+1

It will help with the lubrication in the joint and cartilage

[Crash Dummy Denno]

or you could stop being a vagina

[The Snowman]

We have to have our customary Kham insert here:

[Crash Dummy Denno]

We have to have our customary Kham insert here:

the rule is he has to post first - then it is a race to post immediately after him - dont ruin it for everyone chuckie

[highsider]

the rule is he has to post first - then it is a race to post immediately after him - dont ruin it for everyone chuckie

[Rummy]

Pull over to a rest area and give yourself a "stranger".

6 minutes

When I first saw this thread I wondered how long it would take for a joke about the stranger.

[catch2otwo]

well i dont have time for strangers as i have places to be. maybe ill try those on one of these NESR long group rides. anyway forgot to mention i usually grip with my thumb, pointer, ring and pinky. i keep my middle finger on the brake.

someone suggested keeping my pinke straight? do you mean place it on the brake lever?or like pointing to the ground? the only thing ive noticed that helps is if i wiggle all my fingers as i ride, then i can feel the blood go back into my hand.

[benVFR]

In no particular order:

1) Lose Weight
2) Increase core strength
3) Adjust angle of controls if possible (possibly not possible)
4) Keep hands loose.. if your gloves fit you should practically be able to open your hand and still control the throttle
5) Shift your feet back on the pegs (ball of foot on pegs), this should force your butt back to counterbalance the weight of your upper body. You don't necessarily want to be right up against the tank.

If you're going numb chances are you're not leaning forward enough, causing straight arms. You're not leaning forward because you're not strong enough to hold your body in that position.

[catch2otwo]

In no particular order:

1) Lose Weight
2) Increase core strength
3) Adjust angle of controls if possible (possibly not possible)
4) Keep hands loose.. if your gloves fit you should practically be able to open your hand and still control the throttle
5) Shift your feet back on the pegs (ball of foot on pegs), this should force your butt back to counterbalance the weight of your upper body. You don't necessarily want to be right up against the tank.

If you're going numb chances are you're not leaning forward enough, causing straight arms. You're not leaning forward because you're not strong enough to hold your body in that position.

ill try leaning forward more. i do notice that im pretty close to the tank, ill try shifting my ass back more. me not strong enough?

[The Crashing Tomato]

In no particular order:

1) Lose Weight
2) Increase core strength
3) Adjust angle of controls if possible (possibly not possible)
4) Keep hands loose.. if your gloves fit you should practically be able to open your hand and still control the throttle
5) Shift your feet back on the pegs (ball of foot on pegs), this should force your butt back to counterbalance the weight of your upper body. You don't necessarily want to be right up against the tank.

If you're going numb chances are you're not leaning forward enough, causing straight arms. You're not leaning forward because you're not strong enough to hold your body in that position.

6) Give yourself a stranger

[catch2otwo]

you guys seem to be real close with the stranger.... seems like its not a stranger anymore

[Josephd14]

If this is a new thing where before it was ok then

Take fish oil capsules
4 per day for 1 month then 2 per day after.

end of ache and improved osteo everything and eyesight

Thank you Rush Limbaugh...

[Jayspeed]

If I'm on the highway and my right hand gets irritated, I'll relax my grip and open my hand to where my glove is holding the throttle position. Its a slight adjustment but provides decent relief.

[Currently]

Surprised that no one here has mentioned CrampBuster.

Less than ten bucks and does wonders for me.

[erik87]

i use this for longer rides...i find it doesnt really help using the palm of my hand...so what i do is when i need a break, i rest my wrist on the side of my tank and hold the throttle open with my index finger on this...works well...but i only put this on my handle bar for a long trip


and i bought these cheap velcro gel pad things that just wrap around your hand grips...they work great and are alot cheaper and easier than changing your grips

[schleppy]

Try adjusting your gloves. A few times when my hands were going numb I found that I had tightened the straps on my gloves a bit too tight.

[richw]

The wise man learns from the fool

[benVFR]

ill try leaning forward more. i do notice that im pretty close to the tank, ill try shifting my ass back more. me not strong enough?

Not trying to say anything about your physical condition.. since I've never met you.

But unfortunately it has little to do with the size of your "guns" or how much you can press. It's all core & lower body strength, and being skinny as hell is much more useful then having a big strong upper body if you want to ride a bike with low handlebars.

Your arms & wrists are just not designed to support much weight over a long period of time... The key is to get the weight off them...